United We Stand editor since '89. Work: The Athletic, The National. On BBC, Sky etc. Former ed at large 442, GQ, ESPN, SCMP, MEN. Written 14 books. NUJ member
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I wrote books about Manchester United in the 70s, 80s & 90s. Thought it was about time I got stuck into the noughties one. I've been meeting the players and speaking to them about a remarkable time at MUFC.
You can pre-order here.
linktr.ee/BringOnUnited
Doing a live Talk of the Devils for @TheAthleticFC which starts at 1130 UK.
With @ianirving_ @lauriewhitwell and myself.
youtube.com/live/uJmlJ3cuyBY
Michael Carrick sacked by MUFC.
Top lad, got the team in the Champions League against expectations. Gave it his all, night and day. Protected others, never threw anyone under a bus. Worked in difficult circumstances. Leaves with head held high. I wish him and his staff the very best.
Back on Merseyside (though I got in trouble for saying St Helens was in Merseyside last night) in that village called Liverpool.
Watching the excellent Paul Heaton
Andy Mitten retweeted
Michael Carrick is set to lose his job at Manchester United, with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him. The National’s Andy Mitten reports from outside Old Trafford.
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What a fantastic day at Windsor Castle to receive my MBE from Prince William. I was dead nervous beforehand, but was then ok chatting with him about football and our work with the homeless over the last 10 years at the Macari Centre.
Doing a Talk of the Devils livestream now for @TheAthleticFC
With @ianirving_ @lauriewhitwell @David_Ornstein and myself
Here
youtube.com/live/GeWz82QbeCo
Andy Mitten retweeted
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United finalising deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino if ultimate decision made to replace Michael Carrick. 54yo lined up & terms being done with camp. #MUFC yet to contact US but straight-forward should plan proceed @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7767421…
On Merseyside at FC St Helens @fcsthelens v Trafford.
It’s a rugby town. Very friendly people running this football club.
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The end of Michael Carrick’s reign feels sad but inevitable. Manchester United fans know this isn’t just on him.
For @TheAthleticFC
nytimes.com/athletic/7769894…
Doing BBC Radio 5 shortly. Prepared for questions on Europe's finest rail stations or non-league football grounds in Lancashire. Suspect that's why they're calling
The end of Michael Carrick’s reign feels sad but inevitable. Manchester United fans know this isn’t just on him.
For @TheAthleticFC
nytimes.com/athletic/7769894…
Doing a live Talk of the Devils starting around 1030pm.
On You Tube and @TheAthleticFC app
youtube.com/live/k17PJ9237Aw…
Will do another MUFC Q&A on @TheAthleticFC at 2pm today.
Post your questions via this link and I’ll do my best to answer as many as I can
nytimes.com/athletic/7767073……ns-carrick-villa/
Ratings from Old Trafford youtu.be/lTPAXClHf0U
Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 4.
One of the maddest games of football I've ever seen.
But you can't defend like that.
Mad first half at Old Trafford. Calamitous first five mins as Villa went 2-0 up. Then United woke up, played well, scored twice. But more open than the moors.
The old stadium is bouncing. Big Glazer out chants. It's febrile here.
2-2 at HT. It's not dull.
