I am a traveler of both time and space To be where I have been…https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mvmypsfs7s2zSometimes it feels like journalists perpetuate all the doom & negativity surrounding #MUFC. It’s a case of rinse & repeat under yet another newly appointed manager though. The criticism is justified & there’s a lot of righteous anger about. I’m fearful of the online sentiment if they lose tonight. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7596856/2026/09/16/manchester-united-carabao-cup-lessons-brighton/?unlocked_article_code=1.BlE.UINQ.4VkJCzFIPyyg&source=user_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share16 Sep 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmypsfs7s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mvksbb2t622uNo one player is bigger than the club. #MUFC15 Sep 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvksbb2t622uhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mvg4l336ms2hFull time verdict: There’s no way of dressing that up in a positive light. Really poor from #MUFC. Looked clueless after they went down to ten men but more worryingly was the complete lack of intensity from United. Only Mainoo gets off the hook today….everyone else = 🗑️. Southgate by Christmas. 👀⏳13 Sep 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg4l336ms2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mvfqy6f5jc2yI went to Asda earlier and it cost me £26.66. I’m taking that as a sign that #MUFC are gonna win 2-0 not lose 2-6! 😂 Anybody else have petty superstitions like me when they see stuff like that? https://static.klipy.com/ii/bea85337777ad0e23e63683391435543/d9/b1/mBc552lA.gif?hh=498&ww=498&mp4=LRJTAiAPlrUPJ716&webm=5xeLUJIbUN1QxeBRy13 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfqy6f5jc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mv6wmzug2k2qFull time verdict: Job done. #MUFC10 Sep 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6wmzug2k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mv6tcwgp4c2cHalftime verdict: With the greatest respect to what Sabah have achieved I think #MUFC have simply got just a bit too much for them to handle. Credit to United for staying focussed (Credit to Sabah for exploiting United’s weakness in their out of possession shape, it hasn’t gone unnoticed! 🫣🙄)10 Sep 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6tcwgp4c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muzzjbnpos2iEven when viewed in isolation, the escalation of conflict between Israel & Palestine since ‘23 has been totally devastating. We’re approaching a full 3yrs since those events. In that time Israel’s large scale military operation has razed Gaza to the ground without a hint of mercy or proportionality.08 Sep 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzzjbnpos2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muzberpyns23It’s only the recognition that he deserves, but still, congrats to the birthday boy! The organisers tend to like presenting the award to a player who’s been instrumental in their team’s success. It’s also usually a forward. For those reasons I’m predicting either Kvaratskhelia or Joao Neves to win 🏆08 Sep 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzberpyns23https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muz3ngdatk27I missed the vast majority of Sunday’s game as I was at my daughter & partners gender reveal party. I’m due to become a grandad for the first time next year! It wasn’t on my bingo card for 26/27 but the happy couple were pleased to find out that they’re having a baby boy. 💙08 Sep 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz3ngdatk27https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muz33v3hx227I’ve got a theory as to why some of the #MUFC players look undercooked. The injury list situation has been horrendous over the last few years. I’m beginning to think the training load of the players has been reduced as a consequence. Throw a World Cup summer into the mix & voila…all over the shop!🥴08 Sep 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz33v3hx227https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muxekro3s22zEverton verdict: Only just seen the game. Some of the words I’d use to describe #MUFC’s performance would be sloppy, lackadaisical, undercooked, & limp. That being said, I thought United actually just about deserved the three points which doesn’t say much for Everton! Two Hail Mary goals for them.🤷🏻‍♂️07 Sep 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxekro3s22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mumpkbfbr222I stand by this comment. On Monday’s TOTD there was a snip of Maguire talking about how much Kobbie Mainoo has IMPROVED off the ball, an admission that he isn’t the finished article yet. Like most of the players on Sunday he was excellent in the 2nd half. The future’s bright for him under Carrick. 💪🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumpkbfbr222https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muignxd5d225That, ladies & gentlemen, is the blissful sound of the transfer window slamming firmly shut! We got who we got. We all know where the weaknesses are but we’ve got our squad finalised for the next few months at least. Now let’s get behind Carrick and the #MUFC players, we all we got. ❤️🤍🖤01 Sep 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muignxd5d225https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muiax5bbec25🚨 After the Enzo Fernandez record equalling fee, odds have now been slashed on Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, & Kvaratskhelia joining Citeh whilst staying WITHIN PSR. 😏 You heard it here first. 🗣️ Stay tuned for ‘Here We Go’©️™️ until 02:00am or whenever it actually is! 🚨 (Am I doing this right?!)01 Sep 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiax5bbec25https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muiacnfmuk25City helping #MUFC out?? On ya bike! There was as much chance of that happening as there was of Haaland joining United. 🚮01 Sep 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiacnfmuk25https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3muhg2e2lg22pManchester United DO NOT have the pull that they used to. They’ve tried to recruit wingbacks like Malacia, Mazraoui, Dorgu, Alvaro Fernandes, & Diego Leon. That makes six players signed for two positions all of which have been largely unsuccessful. A shiny new one will not necessarily be a panacea.01 Sep 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhg2e2lg22phttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mugqsy6llc2gAutumn is the best season. 🤫🤐 We get the dregs of summer interspersed with cool, crisp autumnal weather. Transfer silly season ends & football gets into full flow. Libra season is approaching. Halloween & bonfire night are on the horizon. Unbearable heatwaves go in the bin. What’s not to love? 🍂01 Sep 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugqsy6llc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mugobdbx3k2gHappy transfer window slamming shut day. 😅01 Sep 2026 05:19 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugobdbx3k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mucw5w3zck2zFull-time verdict: #MUFC couldn’t have put in two more contrasting halves than the first where they were diabolical & the second where they’ve been unplayable! Good in the end but that first half was genuinely worrying in my opinion.30 Aug 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucw5w3zck2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mucs5bzi322xHalftime verdict: Even in their best moments #MUFC have been mediocre. I genuinely can’t tell what the tactical identity of this club is.30 Aug 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucs5bzi322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtu5vq4bws2bPicking up where I left off last season. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 Paid no attention to preseason fixtures and jibbed out of not selecting Haaland for the opening weekend. Dismal start, Wildcard just activated in predictably knee-jerk fashion! 😂 #FPL24 Aug 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu5vq4bws2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtofl2vcdk2iAfter Milan, I wanted to make a comment about the mental fortitude of the #MUFC squad. I thought I’d let it slide as a bit of a one off and give them the benefit of the doubt. I have my concerns though. Any time there’s a bit of expectation & pressure surrounding a fixture they seem to crumble. 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️22 Aug 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtofl2vcdk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtoesvmvzk2iFull-time verdict: Don’t know where to start, but I do know the character limit (fortunately!!) prevents me from listing everything. 😂 #MUFC22 Aug 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoesvmvzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtoayq3mv22iHalftime verdict: Carrick 100% saying prematch; contain them for the first 25mins and don’t let them score. 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Hull predictably making it difficult but #MUFC sloppy all over the pitch. Backs to goal when in possession far too much. 🤷🏻‍♂️22 Aug 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoayq3mv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtjyxfgq6s26Common sense. I think #MUFC need to start the Bruno-succession process yesterday! It’s clear even to a child that his best position is in that ten role in a 4-2-3-1. As he’s the attacking focal point and main creative outlet United are currently a bit one dimensional. Time for others to step up. 💪🏻 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7526476/2026/08/20/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-assists-goals-reliance/?unlocked_article_code=1.61A.4sSH.gzNpfiEWVhBK&source=user_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share20 Aug 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjyxfgq6s26https://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mtjl3leahc2vSeeing a lot of ‘What’s your expectations for #MUFC in 26/27?’ I honestly don’t have any. They won’t win the league or the Champions League which is all I really care about. Just happy to buckle up and enjoy the ride. 😎 There’ll be disappointment & joy on the way & that’s alls I’m expecting. ❤️🤍🖤20 Aug 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjl3leahc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mt57hrec3c2hAnybody in their right mind can see that #MUFC are no ‘Invincibles’. They’re likely to lose around 10-15 games this coming season so adjust your expectations in line with that stat! 🫵🏼 There’s highs and lows in EVERY season, even treble winning ones.15 Aug 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt57hrec3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mt553vaof22sFull time verdict: I don’t think even one #MUFC player put in more than a 5/10 performance today. They threatened to blow Milan away in the first 15mins or so but it went awry. That said, it’s only preseason & a defeat might be a good thing. Bit of a reality check for players, coaches & fans alike.15 Aug 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt553vaof22shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulburns.bsky.social/post/3mt4yukinvs2sHalftime verdict: I’ve thought #MUFC were unlucky not to be in the lead at halftime in the last two games…I’d say they’re extremely lucky to go in at the break today with the scores level. Milan by far the better team. United rushing it every single time they have the ball.15 Aug 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:5kevtoketh6ag6icilrbwiff/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4yukinvs2s