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Roy Keane STILL thinks about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's monumental miss in Man United's 2002 Champions League semi against Bayer Leverkusen - and brings it up when he sees his old team-mate!
07/02/24 08:00
Roy Keane has admitted that he is still tortured by former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's high-stakes miss against Bayer Leverkusen. The ex-Manchester United manager proved the difference in the club's Treble-cementing Champions League final in 1999 with his injury-time winner. But just three years later, Solskjaer faltered as Sir Alex Ferguson's side sought to bring home another European title....read
Aaron Wan-Bissaka ranks among Europe's best for stopping dribblers in their tracks... but is his vastly inferior attacking output the reason Man United are prepared to cut their losses on the £50m defender?
24/01/24 15:23Aaron Wan-Bissaka ranks among the best one-on-one defenders in European football - but this £50million defender could soon be on his way out of Manchester United.Jadon Sancho 'exploits loophole in the law in Germany to escape police action' over his Mercedes G Wagon - after Man United ditched him on loan to his old club Borussia Dortmund
20/01/24 09:48The 23-year-old has been sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and was unable to reconcile with Erik Ten Hag after publicly branding the Dutchman a liar.Erik ten Hag claims Jadon Sancho 'had issues all the way through' with Man United - even BEFORE he was manager - and doubles down on performance problems being 'clear and obvious'
14/01/24 12:39Sancho has been sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund and was unable to reconcile with Ten Hag after publicly branding the Dutchman a liar over criticism of his training performances.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lines up his first job since Manchester United sacking over two years ago as he's 'interviewed for national team post'
13/01/24 07:16Solskjaer, 50, hasn't taken on another job since United sacked him in November 2021 but has subsequently turned down offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia.'The cohesion in the club was next to ZERO': Man United problems discovered by Ralf Rangnick are laid bare by his mentee, ex-Leeds boss Jesse Marsch, who says the club's 'identity has been LOST'
12/01/24 11:14Rangnick served as Man United's interim manager in the 2021-22 season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but struggled to make any impact.Erik ten Hag hands a bizarre warning to Man United's transfer targets... and it could put off players rather than encourage them!
08/01/24 08:36The odd message came as Donny van de Beek ended his Old Trafford misery by securing a loan to German club Eintracht Frankfurt and Jadon Sancho could also exit.Erik ten Hag claims injuries are the 'main reason' for Donny van de Beek failing to be the 'player he was at Ajax' at Manchester United as he joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan
08/01/24 07:29Van de Beek, 26, has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season, having failed to establish himself under any of three different managers at United since joining from Ajax in 2020.Manchester United were thrilled to land £73m Jadon Sancho but less-than-sparkling form, mental health struggles and the fall-out with Erik ten Hag turned the exiled star's Old Trafford dream into a nightmare
05/01/24 22:00As Sancho, now 23, prepares to re-join Dortmund on loan, his story is one of a sad waste of talent and money with both player and club to blame.Chris Sutton names his top five managers of the season so far on It's All Kicking Off... including an ex-Man United coach and two Premier League bosses - but there's one GLARING omission!
02/01/24 12:54The former Premier League winner picked at least one manager from each of the top four divisions and only had space for two current top-flight bosses.Gary Neville reveals the only player Sir Alex Ferguson broke his self-imposed transfer rules for at Manchester United
01/01/24 13:25Though United would emerge victorious thanks to goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer it was Fulham's striker that left a lasting impression.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'edges closer to becoming Besiktas manager' and the former Man United head coach could bring one of his former players back from exile in Turkey
23/12/23 11:07Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to join Besiktas as the Turkish side's third permanent head coach of the season so far, according to reports.TRANSFER GOSSIP: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a return to coaching at Besiktas, Chelsea line up Sporting Lisbon targets, and Man United set their sights on Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri
23/12/23 07:00With just two more shopping days until Christmas ahead, Premier League clubs are busy making a list and checking it twice as they prepare for the imminent opening of the transfer window.Sir Alex Ferguson 'raged at John Murtough after he wasn't able to chat to Jude Bellingham' when the 16-year-old prodigy toured Manchester United's training facilities in 2020
22/12/23 11:13The fall-out between Ferguson and Murtough occurred in March 2020, when Bellingham, then 16 and still at Birmingham, toured United's Carrington training complex.Man United scouts first 'valued Antony at just £25M' before they later forked out £85m... as 'desperation heightened' in the final days of Erik ten Hag's first summer transfer window at the club
22/12/23 10:04Man United scouts working under former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer valued struggling Brazilian winger Antony at just £25million before eventually forking out £85m, according to reports.Graham Potter's reputation took a hit after his disastrous stint at Chelsea but 'he is high on Man United's shortlist of candidates' should they sack Erik ten Hag... why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are admirers of the British manager
16/12/23 10:28Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag after a poor start to the Premier League season and early elimination from the Champions League after finishing bottom of their group.Erik ten Hag confirms Donny van de Beek can leave Manchester United after the struggling midfielder admitted that he was looking to find another club
02/12/23 01:03Erik ten Hag has confirmed Donny van de Beek will be allowed to pursue a move away from Old Trafford in January after the struggling midfielder revealed his future plans.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaps praise on Harry Maguire for his return to form at Man United after losing the captaincy - and reveals he is 'still in touch' with his former skipper
23/11/23 13:49The central defender has broken back into the team after being stripped of the captaincy and has become one of Erik ten Hag's most trusted lieutenants. He has been a source of stability in a season of turmoil.'Thank you for the stories, the laughter... and thank you for lifting us all up': Sir Bobby Charlton's grandson's poignant tribute to the England legend at cathedral ceremony attended by Sir Alex Ferguson, Prince William and Gareth Southgate
13/11/23 18:20William Balderston delivered the heartfelt tribute as thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to Sir Bobby who died at Macclesfield Hospital on 21 October, aged 86.Farewell, Sir Bobby: England and Man United stars past and present Harry Maguire, Alex Ferguson, Willie Morgan, Roy Keane and Gareth Southgate pay tribute as 1966 World Cup hero Sir Bobby Charlton is laid to rest at cathedral ceremony
13/11/23 13:13Up to 1,000 guests, including some of the biggest names in British football, today paid their tributes to the 86-year-old 1966 World Cup winner and Manchester United hero.How Harry Maguire toughed it out: stripped of the captaincy and booed by his own fans... the defender has re-emerged as a key figure
12/11/23 22:41Stripped of the captaincy, booed by his own fans and touted to West Ham in the summer, you wondered just how much more humiliation Harry Magire could take.MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Club row with key fan group risks affecting Old Trafford atmosphere, Erik ten Hag puts on brave face at ceremony and how Andre Onana impressed off the pitch after win over Fulham
07/11/23 12:30MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: In a statement, TRA accused the club of having a 'culture of fear, suspicion and mistrust of "traditional" fans who prefer to stand and support the team'.IAN LADYMAN: Erik ten Hag escapes interrogation chamber, but it's only a stay of execution... The Man United manager NEEDS his players to speak for him against Fulham, if he is to avoid another step towards the door
03/11/23 22:30IAN LADYMAN: It's small and dark. Low ceiling. On Friday, the blinds were drawn, presumably to prevent prying eyes from focusing on the training pitches below. That seemed unnecessary.Erik ten Hag has the highest win rate but is conceding more goals per game than ANY permanent Man United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson... how the Dutchman compares to other Old Trafford managers in the last decade
03/11/23 10:19After an impressive first season, there are early signs that history is repeating itself as things start to go sour for another manager in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford.IAN LADYMAN: The Manchester United job undresses you, dismantles you and picks you to pieces... and it's happening again to Erik ten Hag
02/11/23 18:00IAN LADYMAN: Results got David Moyes sacked at Manchester United almost a decade ago but it was the eyes that had long since given the game away.CHRIS WHEELER: Man United's problems run far deeper than Erik ten Hag. The club in crisis panic is setting in, but they MUST hold their nerve... the Dutchman can still be the solution
02/11/23 16:04CHRIS WHEELER: Ten Hag isn't done yet and until the United hierarchy make the decision to dispense with a fifth manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, common sense can still prevail.ISAAN KHAN: Eddie Nketiah isn't ready to slip back into the shadows at Arsenal after smashing in his first Premier League hat-trick
29/10/23 22:30ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Super sub, back-up striker or Arsenal's first-choice No 9? It is hard to know where Eddie Nketiah sits after he smashed in his first Premier League hat-trick.Pep Guardiola appears to make dig at Manchester United as rival boss claims Manchester City's success is because everyone at the club 'is in the same direction'... as Red Devils' struggles continue after 3-0 derby defeat
29/10/23 20:27Pep Guardiola referenced Manchester City's structure as a key reason for the club's success after Sunday's derby victory over Man United and credited the efforts of the club's hierarchy.Man United 'look like a team at the end of a cycle' with Erik ten Hag, his £400m buys have been POOR and they play the same as under Solskjaer and Mourinho, says Jamie Carragher in damning verdict
27/10/23 10:17Although United have won three consecutive matches against Brentford , Sheffield United and Copenhagen, they have looked far from convincing.Man City change Champions League preparations due to Young Boys' plastic pitch and will train on Tuesday night in Switzerland - after Man United's Luke Shaw slammed the 'dangerous' artificial surface
23/10/23 11:00JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City have changed their preparation for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Young Boys because of the Wankdorf Stadium's plastic pitch.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer visits Charlotte FC after DC United trip... but club's president denies that he's in running to become their head coach following Manchester United exit
15/10/23 04:18Ole Gunnar Solskjaer visited Charlotte FC this week - but the club's president has poured cold water on the idea that he'll be its next head coach.David Beckham reveals he channelled his father's advice before taking the two late corners that won Man United the European Cup in 1999... with Gary Neville insisting he 'became a leader' for the first time during the huge final
04/10/23 07:58Both Teddy Sheringham's equaliser and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's famous, last-gasp winner in 1999 came from David Beckham's late corners, and the ex-United midfielder has opened up on his memory of the final.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'is spotted visiting DC United' with ex-Man United teammate and MLS side's head coach Wayne Rooney set to be out of contract at the end of the season
04/10/23 00:11Solskjaer's presence at the club's facilities comes as the guaranteed portion of Rooney's contract in the United States capital is set to expire at the end of the season, with a mutual option for 2024.Zlatan Ibrahimovic questions whether Erik ten Hag has fully adapted to life at Manchester United a year on from joining from Ajax because of his treatment of 'big stars'
02/10/23 23:56Ten Hag replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of the Red Devils at the start of last season and endured a difficult start before winning the Carabao Cup and finishing third in the league table.Kieran McKenna rode the Man United rollercoaster coaching under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... but is now football management's next big thing after his success at Ipswich
27/09/23 17:09Since McKenna came to Ipswich in December 2021, only Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in the top four tiers of English football has won more league games.Marcus Rashford 'was one of the two players to turn down the Man United captaincy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer' after the Norwegian lifted the lid on his doomed Old Trafford reign earlier this week
23/09/23 22:56A new claim suggests that Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are the players to turn down the opportunity to be Manchester United captain under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Losing to Bayern Munich is one thing but lose at Burnley and this gets messy! Erik ten Hag's cool facade is starting to crack... his Man United reign cannot afford a defeat at Turf Moor
22/09/23 21:31CHRIS WHEELER: The loss to Bayern Munich in midweek followed defeats to Brighton and Arsenal. Spurs's win over United last month makes it four defeats in the first six games.'We wanted Jude Bellingham... He sensibly chose Dortmund': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals £484m list of FIVE superstars he tried to buy at Man United - including key man he was told he didn't have budget for
20/09/23 08:37Speaking in his first interview since his dismissal, Solskjaer was keen to share the ones that got away from him - and could have played a key role in reversing United's fortunes.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals the one player 'who caused me most problems as a manager' as he reflects on how his Manchester United spell fell apart
20/09/23 08:09However, he was unable to have quite the same impact in the dugout, with his side losing 38 games and drawing 33 more in his 149-game stint at the helm of a side that was largely unsuccessful.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms his return to football with new European role nearly two years after being sacked by Manchester United... following his decision to turn down the offer to coach the Norway women's team
20/09/23 08:03Solskjaer has enjoyed time outside of the spotlight since being sacked in November of 2021, though he has been linked to several returns to management in that time.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he told his Man United players he was going to be sacked at HALF-TIME of his final game, after he saw them 'not running for each other'... only for the defeat to get worse
20/09/23 07:57He returned to manage the Red Devils in December 2018, initially as caretaker boss when he took over from Jose Mourinho, before he went onto spend almost three years in the role.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attacks his old players at Man United over how he lost his job when 'egos came out' - while speaking on 'wrong' signing Cristiano Ronaldo - and reveals stars refused to be captain
20/09/23 07:44The Portuguese star returned for a second spell at Old Trafford amid enormous hype in August 2021 but Solskjaer was fired as manager just three months later.BRYAN ROBSON: If Jude Bellingham wins a trophy he will sit comfortably alongside any England great - We are witnessing someone very special
13/09/23 21:41BRYAN ROBSON: He was a 16-year-old playing for Birmingham City in the Championship. He was a man in a boy's body. Now, as a young man, he has everything - athleticism, stature, vision and skill.Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick gives blunt reply when asked about the vacant Germany job after Hansi Flick was fired
12/09/23 05:50Hansi Flick was fired as Germany's coach on Sunday in the wake of a miserable 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan and a dreadful run of form by the Euro 2024 hosts.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rejects chance to take first managerial role since Manchester United sacking after offer from international side
10/09/23 22:57Solskjaer has been out of a managerial role since being sacked at Manchester United back in November 2021, just a month shy of three years in the Old Trafford hotseat.Erik ten Hag is 'Manchester United's one big positive' - and he will STILL get them into the top four despite their troubled start, says Ian Ladyman on Mail Sport's It's All Coming Up
24/08/23 15:51Plenty have had their say on Manchester United's early-season struggles after they scraped past Wolves 1-0 and were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham at the weekend.How Man United boss Erik ten Hag's hands-on approach maximises academy talent at Old Trafford
23/08/23 10:37Talented teenager Shea Lacey, 16, signed a scholarship deal on Tuesday which commits him to the club with an agreement to sign professional terms when he turns 17.IAN LADYMAN: David de Gea deserved so much better than 'good riddance' and Manchester United's new goalkeeper Andre Onana is a RISK
17/08/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: there was a 'good riddance' vibe from far too many United supporters, and after all De Gea had given them over a decade or so, he deserved much better than that.What next for Harry Maguire? Erik Ten Hag says the defender is important to his Man United squad… but he is still fourth-choice, earning £190k a week and now his England place could finally be under threat
16/08/23 19:00In the Hammers, Maguire would find a club in need of leadership following the sale of skipper of Declan Rice. In Moyes, a manager whose playing style is much more aligned with his strengths.Wayne Rooney won plenty of trophies and Antonio Valencia made history but Harry Maguire struggled... how have Man United's captains in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era fared as Bruno Fernandes takes the armband?
22/07/23 13:52Bruno Fernandes has been confirmed as the new Man United captain, becoming the sixth man to wear the armband for the club since the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge at Old Trafford.Jonny Evans makes second Manchester United debut and looks like he's never been away… fans would not complain if he stays with the club for the new season
19/07/23 19:16As Jonny Evans slid in to tackle Lyon's Pathe Mboup and clear any impending danger, the majority of the Murrayfield crowd rose to acclaim their unlikely returning hero dressed in red.Manchester United fans hail 'utterly professional' Harry Maguire after his 'ruthless' axing by manager Erik ten Hag as club captain and say he took the news 'like a champ'
16/07/23 16:20Maguire revealed on Twitter that United manager Erik ten Hag has elected to take the armband away from him. The defender was appointed club captain in January 2020.Move Marcus Rashford back into the middle, rely on injury-prone Anthony Martial or copy Pep Guardiola's false nine approach... What could Erik ten Hag do with Manchester United's front line if they don't sign a new striker?
16/07/23 09:36The need for a proven goalscorer to spearhead United's attack became glaringly obvious during Erik ten Hag's first season in charge.Scott McTominay emerged from rain-lashed Hampden as one of the most lethal goal machines in Euro 2024 qualifying... not bad for a defensive midfielder out-of-favour at Man United
22/06/23 23:23BRIAN MAJORIBANKS: Against Georgia in midweek, his energy and dangerous deliveries into the box were bettered only by his deadly finish that wrapped up a vital 2-0 victory.Man United bidder Sheikh Jassim 'could offer a role to former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer' if Qatari succeeds in his takeover bid for the club
18/06/23 15:05Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could reportedly been welcomed back to Manchester United in a role should Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani succeed in his takeover bid.Erik ten Hag 'casts aside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's succession plans as he draws up an eight-player transfer list'… as the Dutch manager looks to raise funds to fuel his summer rebuild
06/06/23 19:57A number of players earmarked by the club legend during Solskjaer's time in charge at Old Trafford are being readied for sale as Ten Hag plots a revamp of his squad before pre-season.From keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet at the Bernabeu and being touted as the future of Man United, to playing just EIGHT games in three years... the best and worst moments in Phil Jones' Old Trafford career with his 12-year stay set to end this summer
21/05/23 09:30The one-time England international will leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign, despite the club having an option to extend his deal by a further year, bringing an end to Jones' 12-year stay at the club.Neil Wood is the boss who's brought Fergie Time to Salford. He's come from Man United's Under 23 and delivered lots of late drama for the side owned by the Class of 92 as they chase League Two play-off glory
20/05/23 00:04EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KATHRYN BATTE: Salford were very nearly on the wrong side when defeat by Gillingham on the final day caused a nervous wait for Mansfield's result.IAN LADYMAN: For Solskjaer to now attempt to position himself as a man happy to call out his players and the Glazers is RISIBLE. He needs to look in the mirror before talking about snowflakes again
18/05/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Players take the lead from their managers and when United's looked at Solskjaer what did they see? Did they see a man standing tall and making big decisions?Man United youth star - compared to Andres Iniesta by his Northern Ireland boss - confirms he has left Old Trafford after six years having made just ONE appearance... as he says it was a 'privilege' to play for the club
17/05/23 10:19One of Manchester United's young midfield talents that was once compared to Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has announced that he has left Old Trafford after making just one appearance.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims the Glazer family have 'NEGLECTED' Old Trafford and Manchester United need to 'catch up with the other teams'... as the former boss says the takeover 'needs to be done'
13/05/23 10:51Late last year the Glazer family announced they would be open to a takeover of the Red Devils or an injection of funds in exchange for a partial stake.'I called United about six months before I took over... but they didn't listen': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals he urged Man United to sign Erling Haaland for just £4MILLION when he was Molde manager in 2018... with striker now at rivals Man City
13/05/23 00:05The pair worked together at Molde and Solskjaer was fully aware of Haaland's enormous potential but the striker instead joined Red Bull Salzburg.REVEALED: Michael Carrick told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he DIDN'T WANT to be Man United's interim manager in a heart-to-heart chat 10 days after Ole's sacking - but he '100%' will manage them again
10/05/23 11:32Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed how Michael Carrick said he didn't want to be Man United's interim manager in a heart-to-heart chat after the Norwegian's sacking.'Solskjaer told me Maguire HAD to play because of the money': Ex-Man United defender Marcos Rojo reveals row over £80m captain's 'mistakes every week' - and why he called Ole 'son of a b***h' over refusal to change
28/04/23 06:00The Argentine defender, who lost his place to Maguire during the 2019-20 season, revealed his x-rated tirade at Solskjaer over why Maguire was starting ahead of him.Man United video analysts 'found one attacker was ALWAYS trying to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo to get praise from him', with players 'overwhelmed by his personality' despite Harry Maguire being captain
27/04/23 08:26The Portuguese forward spent a tumultuous year and three months at Old Trafford after returning to the club from Juventus in summer 2021 and reportedly was a disruptive influence on team-mates.The winner of Swedish Celebrity Masterchef, an avid fisherman and a promising non-league manager... after Wes Brown was declared BANKRUPT, what happened to the rest of Man United's 1998-99 treble-winning squad?
23/04/23 11:00HMRC filed a bankruptcy petition against former United defender Brown in February. This was then rubber-stamped at the High Court this month and listed on the The Gazette, the official public record.Jose Mourinho's team featuring Pogba, Alexis and Lukaku were stunned in 2018 while Solskjaer's side suffered Europa League heartbreak in 2020... Erik ten Hag's Man United are far better now - but Sevilla are very good at wrecking their trophy dreams
13/04/23 14:44Manchester United should overcome Sevilla and reach the Europa League semi-finals. But 'should' doesn't offer anyone any guarantees. There will be a nagging doubt at the back of United minds.Former Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'on the shortlist to take over at Club Brugge' as the Belgian side continue search to replace Scott Parker who was sacked in March after just over two months in charge
06/04/23 23:36Brugge have been looking for a new boss for over a month after sacking Scott Parker in March, following the ex-Fulham and Bournemouth manager's ill-fated time in the dugout.Marcel Sabitzer is a box-to-box dynamo who 'shoots like a horse', isn't afraid to square up to team-mates because he despises losing... and his partner won The Bachelor! Man United's loan midfielder could well prove an upgrade to Christian Eriksen
01/02/23 22:00It's possible that Austria international midfielder Sabitzer, who signed on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day, offers an upgrade on the Dane even if their skillsets are slightly different.Man United transfer policy being guided by 'no d***heads' rule as chief Richard Arnold tries to ensure Erik ten Hag isn't held back by troublemaker players as he bids to restore glory days to Old Trafford
31/01/23 10:22Club chief executive Richard Arnold issued the edict to manager Ten Hag and football director John Murtough as they pursued transfer targets last summer.The winner of Swedish Celebrity Masterchef, a crypto trader and a resident of French Guiana! As Man United head to the City Ground for the first time in 24 years, what happened to those who played in their famous 8-1 win over Forest in the Treble year?
25/01/23 16:36Back in 1999, as Alex Ferguson's brilliant team battled their way to an improbable Treble, Nottingham Forest found themselves on the wrong end of a brutal beating.Man United 2-1 Man City - OLIVER HOLT'S MATCH REPORT: Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes' goals take United to a ninth consecutive victory - with the help of VAR... whether they win the title or not, they are BACK
14/01/23 14:52OLIVER HOLT AT OLD TRAFFORD: There have been false dawns before in the bleak, bleak years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. A Champions League victory in Paris sticks in the mind.Bruno Fernandes insists Man United MUST aim higher than just targeting the top four - as the midfielder reveals he demanded to know about the club's ambition before committing to a new deal last year
13/01/23 22:31Midfielder Fernandes penned a new deal last year, committing himself to Manchester United until June 2026 - but he wanted assurances over their ambition before agreeing terms.How Ten Hag flexed his muscles to keep his Man United stars in line: Strict dress codes, fixed meal times, a mobile phone ban and rigid punishments for any wrongdoers has seen him transform a club in turmoil into a genuine force in English football
13/01/23 22:30CHRIS WHEELER: The Dutchman has stamped his authority on this team - this club - in a way that has transformed United from a basket case into a genuine force in English football again.Man United 'could STILL sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka' despite the right-back's impressive displays in the absence of first-choice star Diogo Dalot... 'with several clubs interested in a January move for the Red Devils defender'
03/01/23 15:15Manchester United have reportedly not ruled out plans to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka during the January transfer window, despite the full-back's impressive displays in the absence of Diogo Dalot.'A teacher, a legend… and a s***house!': Ander Herrera reveals all about his Man United bosses, hailing Mourinho's must-win attitude but admitting it 'wasn't easy' for Solskjaer to instill Fergie's style
21/12/22 10:38The Spanish midfielder has recently opened up about his stint at Old Trafford and even broke down in tears when describing his 'painful' exit from the club.'I expected more': Ander Herrera breaks down in TEARS while discussing 'painful' Manchester United exit in 2019 after the club failed to offer him a new deal despite winning their Player of the Year award
17/12/22 12:45Herrera revealed he found his exit from United 'painful' as he expected an offer to extend his stay with the Red Devils, which coincided with FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League wins.REVEALED: Since his Man United sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has 're-watched ALL 168 games he was manager', has learned to sail back home in Norway and now wants to get back in the dugout
01/12/22 09:52His final game saw the Red Devils lose 4-1 against Watford, a defeat that left the team in eighth place in the Premier League after losing five of their opening 12 top-flight matches.England looked KNACKERED! It was one of those performances you see at a World Cup in June or July... dull and directionless, it was like watching Solskjaer's Man United - Sportsmail's experts tell WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
26/11/22 10:22Reflecting on the Three Lions' disappointing display, Sportsmail's experts felt the team looked 'knackered' and played like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United.MARTIN SAMUEL: Come on down, billionaires. Now we get to see if talk from Manchester United's suitors is hot air or cold reality… PLUS, why Lionel Messi needs to be more like Gareth Bale
24/11/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Through the years there have been a whole lot of Jims who have claimed they can fix it for the club and now they have got their chance.
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Hilarious moment Paula Badosa offers boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas her racquet after he told her to CALM DOWN during Australian Open clash
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Danielle Collins taunts a critic after being labelled a 'brat' for slapping her backside and bragging about 'big fat cheque' after Aus Open win
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger
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EA reveals Team of the Year, with only ONE Man City star included... as Real Madrid dominate dream XI made up of players from SEVEN different clubs
- Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online CONTENT WARNING
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Danielle Collins slaps her backside and boasts of 'big fat $180,000 cheque' as she accuses Australian Open crowd of being 'super drunk'
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Brit No 1 Katie Boulter crashes out of Australian Open second round to extend barren Grand Slam record - despite fiance Alex De Minaur watching on
- Revealed: Pep Guardiola's 'critical decision which proved the final straw in 30-year relationship with wife Cristina Serra' Difficult time for City boss
- Lyon are stunned by FIFTH-tier amateur side in the French Cup... sparking a wild pitch invasion from their delirious fans Humbled by amateurs
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Lionesses confirm base for Euro 2025 title defence in Switzerland - with Sarina Wiegman's side set to stay in five-star hotel with a giant spa
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Pep Guardiola's influencer daughter Maria speaks out after the Man City manager's split from his wife Cristina Serra after 30 years together
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How Cristiano Ronaldo spends his £300-per-MINUTE wages: A new £61m private jet, £250K-a-month hotel stay and a yacht
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Jude Bellingham 'goes on house-hunting trip to view two next-door luxury £27m mansions for him and his mum', with pools and cinemas
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Emotional David Moyes receives warm reception from Everton fans ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa - as Scot makes his Goodison Park return
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EXCLUSIVEExpert lip-reader reveals three-word message Pep Guardiola gave Stefan Ortega after Man City manager's post-match outburst at goalkeeper
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Revealed: VAR's strange 'three-word message' to referee which sparked FIRST-EVER rejection of a red card review after Marc Cucurella incident
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The end of Jurgen Klopp's quiet life: How former Liverpool boss was lured from the solitude of sun and padel to pick Max Verstappen's brain
- As Pep Guardiola prepares to divorce his wife of 30 years Cristina Serra - which are some of the costliest divorces in the world of sport? Expensive partings
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Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead at Brentford
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Pep Guardiola 'moving out of £8.5m family home' after shock split from wife Cristina, as Man City manager lives alone in £2.7m Manchester flat
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Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he 'lost the plot' as he opens up on 'nightmare' decision to pull out of the Masters on medical grounds days after meltdown
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'is on the brink of signing new SUPER-CONTRACT' which will cement his status as the world's highest-paid footballer at Al-Nassr
- Pep Guardiola 'has split with his wife Cristina Serra, with the couple separating after 30 years together' Couple have reportedly agreed to part ways
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EXCLUSIVENon-league clubs seek permission to switch FA Cup ties to home of Premier League opponents following the abolishment of replays
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EXCLUSIVEKyle Walker holds secret 'leaving party' as he nears transfer from Man City to one of two Italian teams in bid to keep England career alive
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Tyson Fury announces he is RETIRING from boxing - and delivers a cryptic five-word message after Eddie Hearn hinted at Anthony Joshua clash
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Pep Guardiola lectures serial autograph hunters with a life lesson after they ambushed him in a car park near Man City manager's home
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Ruben Amorim leads Man United's car-pooling celebrating stars on late-night return to Manchester Airport after Arsenal penalty win
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Massive upset rocks the Australian Open as one of the tournament's biggest names is dumped OUT in the first round after shocking defeat in Melbourne
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Revealed: Why Jude Bellingham's pop star love interest 'ended chances of romance after date suggestion' with England and Real Madrid superstar
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Man United's social media admin rubs salt in Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's wounds with provocative posts on X after penalty shootout victory
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Napoli 'line up move for Man United star Alejandro Garnacho to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia' - as Red Devils 'set their asking price' for the winger
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Fans slam David Raya for comical penalty shootout antics as Arsenal goalkeeper dived the wrong way for EVERY Man United spot kick in FA Cup defeat
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Man City star insists Kyle Walker's exit would be 'MASSIVE' blow - after the club captain told Pep Guardiola his wish to 'explore opportunities abroad'
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Wataru Endo reveals one striking difference between Arne Slot and Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool stay in the hunt on for trophies all four fronts
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Jurgen Klopp is spotted attending first match in new role as Red Bull's head of global soccer as ex-Liverpool boss watches Paris FC
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Man City star Savinho narrowly avoids injury after falling off the pitch into the photographer's pit following collision with Salford's Curtis Tilt
- The sinister story behind child TV star who featured in iconic 1989 Accrington Stanley milk advert as clip resurfaces ahead of FA Cup tie with Liverpool
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Mauro Icardi goes public with new girlfriend after messy Wanda Nara divorce - days after star's X-rated sex texts to estranged wife were revealed
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Ian Wright slams a 'total refereeing MESS UP' that led to Aston Villa equaliser in comeback their 2-1 win over West Ham in the FA Cup third round
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Graham Potter Watch: It was all change for the new West Ham manager's first match in charge, writes JAMES SHARPE - except for the result!
- Luke Littler jets off to Spanish beach to celebrate World Darts Championship victory - just days after 17-year-old won £500,000 prize Spanish getaway
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral as video emerges of Portuguese superstar's incredible gesture after being approached by a starstruck young fan
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Spanish football WAGs claim they were harassed and 'touched without consent' by men during Real Madrid's Super Cup semi-final win
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Ashley Young shares touching moment with his son Tyler, 18, before and after Everton's win over Peterborough - but the pair are denied FA Cup history
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Arsenal star Ben White and wife Milly Adams announce they are expecting their first child - as couple share baby bump pictures on social media
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Ronnie O'Sullivan's MELTDOWN: Fuming snooker legend pulls out of event and throws his cue in the BIN after string of bizarre antics in a rage
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal of the year after converting penalty for Al-Nassr - as Sadio Mane bags a brace to wrap up 3-1 victory for Saudi giants
- Tottenham debutant Antonin Kinsky shares emotional embrace with his sister in the crowd after keeping clean sheet against Liverpool in Carabao Cup semi
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Veteran Ashey Young could face 18-year-old son Tyler in an FA Cup fairytale first - but the decision lies in the hands of ANOTHER famous footballing son
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Liverpool are left FUMING as Spurs hero Lucas Bergvall escapes a second yellow card for foul on Kostas Tsimikas, just moments before scoring winner
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Liverpool 'consider move to sign Bayern Munich star who will be a free agent in the summer' - as the Premier League leaders look to strengthen Arne Slot's squad
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Elon Musk's stance on Premier League club ownership revealed as historic tweet goes viral after shock Liverpool rumour... as he reveals who he supports
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Inside Littler's upbringing: Rival stepped in to confront his 'dead critical' taxi driver dad - but it paid off for whole family after £1.5m winnings
- Anthony Gordon recreates iconic Thierry Henry celebration as Newcastle shock Arsenal at the Emirates Set tongues wagging during Newcastle's win
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Hulk Hogan, 71, is BOOED OUT of WWE and stutters over his words after fans turned on him for declaring he is racist in historic n-word rant
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Inside Robinho's new life in prison: Ex-Man City star 'is locked up with man who killed his own daughter - at jail where he is serving nine years for rape
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Revealed: Luke Littler's staggering tax bill after winning the World Darts Championship - with the 17-year-old set to cough up even MORE
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Revealed: Mauro Icardi's X-rated sex texts to estranged wife Wanda Nara amid the couple's messy divorce after tumultuous 10-year relationship
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Sky Sports F1 legend Martin Brundle brands Elon Musk an 'interfering d***' after his repeated attacks on Keir Starmer - as he threatens to quit X
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Russian model linked to Chelsea's failed drugs test star Mykhailo Mudryk 'DUMPS HIM' - and jets off on holiday with an ex-Premier League rival
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Coach Andy! Murray starts work with Novak Djokovic as tennis legends team up... after he was dubbed 'bald and old by rival who is unimpressed
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Mo Salah sends eight-word message to Jamie Carragher after Liverpool legend aimed another dig at him and Trent Alexander-Arnold amid contract sagas
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Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos, 51, 'is sleeping at the club's training ground as he divorces his wife amid bitter battle for £133m fortune'
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Ronaldo, Messi and Bellingham among the nominees for EA SPORTS FC's Men's Team of the Year - while James and Bonmati on the women's shortlist
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Revealed: Graham Potter in talks with West Ham over replacing under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui as photo of meeting with club chief emerges
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Sir Alex Ferguson, 83, pays emotional tribute to Kath Phipps as legendary former boss attends funeral service for long-serving Man United receptionist
- Luke Littler to compete in Premier League Darts again as the new world champion fronts confirmed eight-man line-up Exciting eight unveiled
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Darts legend Phil Taylor reveals the TWO things Luke Littler needs to beat his record of 16 world titles... after becoming the youngest champion in history
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Roy Keane dishes out hilarious putdown of 'Tranmere' Trent Alexander-Arnold after his first-half display against Manchester United at Anfield
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Pep Guardiola's blast at Jack Grealish leaves the Man City star at a crossroads, writes JACK GAUGHAN as Savinho finds form next to Erling Haaland
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Liverpool 2-2 Man United - PLAYER RATINGS: Who is Arne Slot's Mr Consistent? And which Red Devils star was involved in all of their best moments?
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's camp KNEW Real Madrid would submit a bid in January, insists Jamie Carragher in heated clash with Daniel Sturridge
- Thomas Tuchel pictured on first scouting trip since starting his role as England manager German watches Spurs vs Newcastle
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How the 'Italian Beckhams' messy divorce played out on NETFLIX: Furious ex-WAG exposes cheating claims against football legend
- Former Brazil star Hulk marries his ex-wife's NIECE in religious wedding ceremony as he states: 'We unite in one heart' New pictures
- Maya Jama and Ruben Dias's 'first photo together': Man City star goes public with new girlfriend after they met at EMAs New picture
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Luke Littler is handed the Sid Waddell Trophy by prostate cancer ambassador Sir Chris Hoy after beating Michael van Gerwen to win world title
- Jude Bellingham endures penalty nightmare and Vinicius Jr has to be dragged down the tunnel after controversial red card Before late winner!
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Man United fans slam injured star Luke Shaw for 'embarrassing' TikTok dance with Molly-Mae Hague with Red Devils 'fighting relegation' in the league
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Mick Schumacher dismisses claims he's SPLIT from his model girlfriend, after she was invited into inner circle who are allowed to see his dad Michael
- Tennis star Alexander Zverev's bizarre bedroom habits are revealed by girlfriend Sophia Thomalla Couple have been together since 2021
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Inside Alexander-Arnold's entourage who could influence his Real Madrid move - including his brother-turned-agent and the team-mates he keeps closest
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Man United star Marcus Rashford has REJECTED three huge offers from Saudi Arabia - worth £35m-a-year - with the club willing to let him leave in January
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Emma Raducanu shares poignant message on social media after pulling out of tournament due to injury - as she posts training picture
- Inside Ruben Dias' love life as Man City defender sparks Maya Jama dating rumours after romantic New Year's Eve celebrations Clip emerges
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Sky Sports star hits back at critics of her eye-catching neck tattoo after revealing she's received 'a lot of c**p' while presenting World Championship
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Nottingham Forest stars Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White enjoy New Year's getaway to plush ski resort with their girlfriends
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David Raya slammed by fans for 'huge mistake' against Brentford before making extraordinary goal-line save... from his own error!
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Katie Boulter admits she 'lost a lot of sleep' at the prospect of facing her new fiance Alex De Minaur on court - as she leads Great Britain to quarters of United Cup
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Chris Dobey recovers from missing FIVE match darts to dump out former champion Gerwyn Price and reach his first World Championship semis
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Revealed: Who Luke Humphries wants to win the World Darts Championship as 'message' comes to light (and it's NOT Luke Littler!)
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Former Arsenal flop celebrates New Year's Eve with new adult film star girlfriend - a month after taking their relationship public
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Andy Murray hits the ski slopes on family holiday ahead of Australian Open - as he misses Novak Djokovic's first tournament as coach
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Oleksandr Usyk welcomed back to Ukraine by President Zelenskyy after victory over Tyson Fury - as champion sends New Year's message
- Man United outcast Marcus Rashford sends message to fans and Neymar parties with his pregnant girlfriend as footballers welcome the New Year
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Bizarre footage emerges of Man United star Diogo Dalot getting laser hair removal amid Red Devils' alarming slump in form that has left Ruben Amorim fearing relegation scrap
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Plymouth fans' calendars are out of date ALREADY with Wayne Rooney the poster boy for January sacked before 2025 has even begun
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Trent Alexander-Arnold flies Instagram model girlfriend Estelle Behnke to a £1,500-a-night hotel in Venice on his day off to escape Madrid transfer talk
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Man City captain Kyle Walker enjoys a night at the World Darts Championship - days after he failed to buy Christmas gifts for his kids with Lauryn Goodman
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Magnus Carlsen to REJOIN chess tournament following jeans row as organisers perform U-turn after champion was booted out of competition
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Lewis Hamilton's former team-mate slams his 'very strange, inappropriate' fashion choices in the F1 paddock to mark his exit from Mercedes
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'World's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann shows off her football skills on the beach in the Maldives - after jetting off for winter break
- Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann puts £10.7m six-bedroom villa up for sale after his wife found a new younger partner Plus why the neighbours are delighted!
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Luke Littler to star in Rob & Romesh vs Darts on New Years Eve just as the 17-year-old becomes the favourite to win the PDC World Darts Championship
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Marcus Rashford looks glum as he is spotted leaving Man United training in chauffeur-driven £200k Bentley for first time since interview
- Revealed: Carabao Cup semi-finals will trial in-stadium VAR announcements by referees next week Two semi-finals will see landmark moment
- Spurs stars James Maddison and Brennan Johnson are spotted at Ally Pally for the World Darts Championship - just hours after 2-2 draw with Wolves
- Erling Haaland becomes a dad for the first time after partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen gives birth - as Pep Guardiola reveals the big news!
- Neal Maupay aims savage jibe at Everton after nightmare spell at Goodison Park - before boxing star and Toffees fan Tony Bellew hits back
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Swiss Olympic skier Gino Caviezel, 30, is airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Italy in latest incident on slope set to be used at 2026 Winter Games
- Golf star Viktor Hovland suffers a freak injury in the BEDROOM - putting PGA Tour opener participation in doubt Strange circumstances
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Revealed: Bizarre reason Jorginho's form dipped at Chelsea 'shared by beautician involved in late-night showdown with Arsenal star's fiancee'
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Djokovic opens up on 'strange' experience of working with new coach Murray - and condemns tennis' handling of Sinner and Swiatek's positive drugs tests
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French swimmers reveal shocking state of their Olympic bronze medals four months on from Paris 2024 - after terrible conditions of medals went viral
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Bukayo Saka breaks silence on hamstring injury with an update to fans from his hospital bed... as Arsenal star prepares for 'up to two months' out