For many players, the 2024 tennis season is a chance for redemption, but for others, it is a season of comebacks. One player returning to the circuit after spending the past 18 months on maternity leave is Angelique Kerber. The German lefty turns 36 next month but has committed to playing next season. She’ll join…
1 There is euphoria around Manchester United after boyhood fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% stake in the club was confirmed. The INEOS chief penned a heartfelt statement upon completion and with him taking control of sporting matters completely, there is hope again at Old Trafford. However, fans might have to temper expectations a bit, if…
Manchester United suffered yet another embarrassing defeat at the hands of West Ham United and Alan Shearer has pointed out their biggest problem. The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 by the Hammers with former United manager David Moyes enjoying a famous win against his old employers. Goals from Jarrod Bowen and Muhammed Kudus ensured West…
3 Former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga scored for Nottingham Forest against Bournemouth on Sunday, continuing to show fine form for his new club. Elanga left Old Trafford for Nottingham Forest in July, with Man United reportedly receiving £15 million for the 21 year old. While the Swedish international impressed as a substitute for United…
56 The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust have issued a statement in response to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal for 25% of Manchester United. The club officially confirmed that the Glazers reached an agreement with Ratcliffe, in an arrangement that has essentially made the British businessman a minority owner. The INEOS billionaire will immediately take control of…
55 Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has appointed close confidants Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc to the club’s UK board. Rob Nevin will sit on the PLC board. Earlier on Sunday, United confirmed in a club statement that they reached an agreement with Ratcliffe over a 25% investment. The deal will see…
7 With news of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake ownership bid finally reaching ratification, The Peoples Person takes a look at the most-pressing needs on a comprehensive ‘to-do’ list for Manchester United’s new (minority) owner. As explained in greater detail here, the INEOS bid acquires 25% of the club’s shares (both Class A and Class…
2 Academy star Isak Hansen-Aarøen is increasingly looking likely to leave Manchester United on a permanent basis in January. Hansen-Aarøen recently spoke to the media and hinted that there were disagreements between his camp and United about his future. It’s believed that the highly-rated midfielder wants a taste of senior football which United cannot offer…
30 Manchester United’s attack continued to flounder as they succumbed to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday. United have not scored for four games now, a run last seen back in 1992. And judging by the toothless display at the London Stadium, the situation shows…
23 Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam admits he should have fought harder to remain at the club when he was sold in 2001. Stam arrived in England in 1998 from PSV Eindhoven for £10.75million – a then world-record fee for a defender. The Dutchman was extremely crucial to United winning the 1999 treble and…
