First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21164175.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1327134646.jpg It proved to be a largely disappointing debut season for Manchester United midfielder Donny Van de Beek following his big-money move from Ajax. The 24-year-old struggled for consistent game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but a change in position could further his progression and see him utilised…
Ake pinpoints Man City problem that led to his frustrating first season
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21163214.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330956947.jpg One reason Manchester City paid £41million for Nathan Ake last summer was that, apart from his accomplished defending for Bournemouth, he had an almost impeccable injury record. The Netherlands international had missed just nine games in three seasons for the Cherries, and his longest absence had been…
Fernandinho talk, ball boys and more moments missed in Man City friendly
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21163001.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330985214.jpg Pep talk for Fernandinho As Manchester City struggled to get going in the first half, Pep Guardiola used a break in play to get a message across via his skipper. The Blues boss was out to the edge of his dugout shouting instructions to Fernandinho to try…
NEW DEVELOPMENT: Kampus Garden Neighbourhood’s 60’s Brutalist Tower
First published in Manchester’s Finest July 28, 2021 The Stack is available to rent from this week… The iconic brutalist 60s tower block, which was once a Business School within the Aytoun Street Campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, is now officially open to city centre renters. It will offer 123 brand new one and…
Liverpool youngster confirms Manchester United transfer after rejecting contract
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article21162793.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_ennisPNG.png Liverpool starlet Ethan Ennis has signed for Manchester United after rejecting a new contract with the Merseyside club. Liverpool were keen to keep hold of the talented teenage midfielder and offered him a scholarship contract earlier this summer, but it was rejected. Ennis was then free to…
Man City youngster Cole Palmer wants first-team breakthrough after Preston win
First published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/article21162753.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_GettyImages-1330985102.jpg Young Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer is looking to keep his foot to the floor after getting 45 minutes under his belt during last night’s 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Preston North End. Taking to the pitch for the first time since the UEFA Champions League final…
When Raphael Varane is expected to undergo medical ahead of Man United transfer
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21148163.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/2_GettyImages-1230860915.jpg Manchester United confirmed the news that all their fans wanted to hear on Tuesday in that they have agreed a deal in principle to sign Raphael Varane. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been looking to bolster his side’s defence ahead of the new campaign and in Varane they…
The Manchester Kebab House in the Finals of The British Kebab Awards 2021
First published in Manchester’s Finest July 28, 2021 Ahhhh The British Kebab Awards – better than the Oscars… It’s that time of the year again, when machetes are sharpened, aprons are starched and kebab meat is finely sliced and plonked onto a huge naan bread with tonnes of salad. Yes my friends, The British…
Local community stunned by sudden death of Stephen Cooper
First published in the Saddleworth Independent STEPHEN Cooper, a former Uppermill cricketer and well-known musician, has died suddenly aged 49. Uppermill Cricket Club official Jim Bradbury said it was a measure of the esteem in which Stephen was held that more than 100 people observed one minute’s silence in his memory at the recent…
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Raphael Varane ahead of transfer
First Published in the Manchester Evening News https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article21162332.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/0_ipiccy_image-4.jpg Bruno Fernandes is back in training at Manchester United and has welcomed Raphael Varane’s impending arrival at Old Trafford. While Fernandes was on holiday after the European Championship, the club announced the signing of Jadon Sancho for £73m from Borussia Dortmund. Fernandes returned to training on Tuesday,…