Does Manchester really need a new football league?

A fresh approach to inclusivity on trial at Hough End, for The Mill.

manchestermill.co.uk/p/does-manches…

A highly creditable 2-2 draw for an unusually young United U21s side at Spurs. Many regulars absent (in first-team training).

Ruben Curley's long-range strike and Gabriele Biancheri's six-yard box finish, his first goal at this level, the highlights of an industrious display.

On the latest Man Utd Weekly Pod...

🏆United U18s are champions, with Academy Director Nick Cox

😃United Women reach another FA Cup final, with Ameé Ruszkai

🏟️A Coventry perspective on Sunday's Wembley semi, with Cj Joiner

Great guests, great insight⬇️

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Lovely atmosphere at Carrington yesterday evening as the title-winning U18s team were welcomed back with a serious spread, their teammates, coaches, other Academy staff and Erik ten Hag.

🌟How good are United's title-winning U18s, and why?

Read my latest newsletter to find out.

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Manchester United are confirmed U18 Premier League (North) after victory at Wolves today.

Two games still to play and their record is: P22 W19 D2 L1 GF74 GA24

A fantastic achievement, using a remarkable 33 players.

Full story in my newsletter tomorrow: harryrobinson.substack.com

A letter written in the weeks following the disaster, by my mum, and found recently tucked away in a notebook.

#JFT97 #YNWA

Spoke to some Reds about match-going in the 70s/80s, and Hillsborough. Today is a day when all football fans should pause and reflect.

My thoughts are with Liverpool FC, the 97 and all those affected.

manutd.com/en/news/detail…

History is made. A unique history.

Who are the men who have made it? What role do Bayer pharmaceuticals play? Why are Leverkusen exempt from 50+1? To what extent does that matter?

For the The Guardian this weekend:

theguardian.com/football/2024/…