The Irish Times

Manchester United's lost decade: zero league titles despite a £1.1bn spend

Dysfunctional transfer policy and failed manager hirings have put club in decline

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 22:30

Ken Early: Sacking van Gaal was Ed Woodward's biggest mistake at Man United

Woodward’s Manchester United developed an unhealthy fixation on yesterday’s men

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:33

Richard Arnold to replace Ed Woodward as Man United chief executive

Woodward to step down on Februay 1st after nearly nine unsuccessful years in the role

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 12:35

Life post Solskjaer: Five things Manchester United need to do

Club gives the impression of an institution lost in show business rather than football

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 18:18

Man United’s wage bill up by 23 per cent since Ronaldo return

Overall revenue has increased by 16.1 per cent largely thanks to return of supporters

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 16:14

Ole Gunnar Solskjær to remain as Man United boss for Spurs game

Norwegian has backing of Alex Ferguson but decision on future will lie with Joel Glazer

Tue Oct 26 2021 - 14:41

Broadcasting income limits hit to revenue at Manchester United

Pandemic stadium and store closures see club report fourfold increase in pre-tax loss to €108m

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 15:47

Manchester United reveal net loss of €107m after ‘most challenging’ year

Ed Woodward cites the pandemic for one of the most challenging years in club’s history

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 13:48

Ronaldo hero worship fails to mask Manchester United’s flaws

The club would have been wiser sorting out the clunkiness of its midfield

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 05:00

United’s future in danger of being blocked by Ronaldo’s return

Wishful thinking may bump up the share price, but it never won trophies

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 11:33

Stardust-sprinkled Sancho could be a €85m steal for Solskjaer

Signing of south Londoner (21) sends out a signal United is serious about title challenge

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 20:30

Alex Ferguson: ‘The operation was a success but you’re in that loneliness. It can be frightening’

Documentary looks at playing and managerial career and recovery from a life-threatening stroke

Mon May 10 2021 - 21:01

Man United fans’ opposition to the Glazers has long proved well-founded

EPL sanctioned a debt-loading takeover of club from which family make a fortune

Tue May 04 2021 - 01:00

Solskjaer says Man United fans deserve to be heard ahead of Sunday protest

Around 10,000 supporters expected at Old Trafford ahead of visit of Liverpool

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 17:34

Manchester United’s cautious football reflects corporate character

Same principles that helped United thrive in the boardroom, throttle them on the pitch

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 10:32

Boris Johnson urged to reveal if he endorsed Super League plans

Outgoing Man United executive Woodward was at Downing Street meeting with UK PM

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 09:32

Ed Woodward resigned in objection to Super League

Man United’s executive vice-chairman could not back anti-competitive element

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 12:47

United, Liverpool and City apologise to fans for European Super League fiasco

Andrea Agnelli, project’s founder and Juventus chairman, accepts breakaway is over

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 22:20

European Super League may have died a death but the cartel lives on

Now is the time to get vindictive - Points deductions, suspensions, expulsions, fines

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 21:00

European Super League vows to ‘reshape’ after English clubs depart

Breakaway insist plans are legally sound after they all but collapsed on Tuesday night

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 06:49

Man United confirm Ed Woodward to leave club at end of the season

News is reportedly not linked to fallout from the crumbling European Super League

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 21:53

Super League players will be banned from World Cup, insists Uefa chief

Aleksander Ceferin condemns ‘cynical plans’ as Uefa press ahead with reform plans

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 22:30

European Super League: Why each of the ‘big six’ want to join breakaway

Man United and Liverpool among six Premier League clubs involved in new league

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 18:04

Manchester United appoint John Murtough as club’s first football director

Solskjær responds to speculation about Cavani’s future by saying ‘we’re very pleased’ with him

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 22:30

Bartomeu bows out with European super league bombshell

This was a man with nothing left to lose who decided he might as well let it out

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 09:25

United and Liverpool forced into Project Big Picture climbdown

Premier League clubs agree instead to work together on a strategic reform programme

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 19:23

Crystal Palace rip through Man United’s soft underbelly

Hodgson’s side brutally expose lacklustre United’s defensive frailties at Old Trafford

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 20:06

Solskjaer requires more than Sancho to mount a title tilt

Man United boss still needs to strengthen his defence to compete with likes of Liverpool

Tue Aug 04 2020 - 21:46

Premier League in discussions with broadcasters over return

If play resumes it is unclear whether matches would be shown on a free-to-air basis

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 15:01

Could hapless Ed Woodward emerge as Man United’s hero?

20-times champions are better placed than most to survive the coronavirus shutdown

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 14:54

Man United’s net debt rises by €85.7m to €455.5m in three months

Ed Woodward says foundations are in place for success under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 13:17

Ken Early: Klopp adds spice to ‘uninteresting’ FA Cup replays

German will play youth team in Shrewsbury replay while first team go on holiday

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 06:26

Man United find respite in the mud as they hit Tranmere for six

Harry Maguire opens his account as visitors progress on a terrible Prenton Park pitch

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 17:32

Manchester United give Ole Gunnar Solskjær their unequivocal backing

They are 30 points behind the leaders, Liverpool, who have two games in hand

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 11:52