@theathleticfc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mgfakgteu22yManchester United increase season ticket prices by 5% for the 2026-27 season Fourth successive year of price rises as club looks to drive up revenues Around 600 fans to be relocated from Sir Bobby Charlton Stand for more hospitality seating https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7092948/2026/03/06/manchester-united-ticket-price-increase06 Mar 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfakgteu22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mgaaxxkcb222Jack Fletcher handed six-match ban by The FA for using homophobic language Fletcher has apologised for remark to Barnsley player in October's EFL Trophy tie Five of six games already served - two for red card in autumn, three since charge last month https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7086173/2026/03/04/jack-fletcher-manchester-united-fa-ban/04 Mar 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaaxxkcb222https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mga7paibds22Benjamin Sesko’s obsession with self-improvement is beginning to pay off • becoming more ‘explosive’ • NFL-style training drills • VR headsets • testing his reflexes at home • No 9 shirt decision w/ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social + @ahmed-walid.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7083788/2026/03/04/benjamin-sesko-man-united-improvement/04 Mar 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mga7paibds22https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mg3obk7opc2n🎧 Talk of the Devils 🎧 Palace review, Newcastle preview, Brits debrief pod.fo/e/39b3b1 youtu.be/W8b5dI7fQLo https://pod.fo/e/39b3b102 Mar 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3obk7opc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mfyygobsi22pCarrick was playing an entire front three of left-footers when he arrived, plus two more at the back. Only one on the pitch currently. Amad's introduction inevitable at some point and will be interesting to see who he replaces01 Mar 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfyygobsi22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mfkml7m6zc2bSesko's finish isn't even his best part part in that goal. Lays the ball off for Shaw to find Cunha at the very start, then covers so much ground to make the chance happen.23 Feb 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkml7m6zc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mfkjmqfig226Not as joyless as the first half at West Ham but about as much quality. Centre-forward is the only position where Carrick hasn't put a round peg in a round hole since taking charge but Sesko feels the obvious change once again.23 Feb 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkjmqfig226https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mfcifmahqi2yThe FA have reminded Sir Jim Ratcliffe of his responsibilities as a participant in English football while giving media interviews No further investigation or action will be taken following Ratcliffe's anti-immigration comments last week https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7059999/2026/02/20/carrick-manchester-united-ratcliffe-immigration/20 Feb 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcifmahqi2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mejukafpfs2lDefining image of a flat half: Martinez on the ball, every West Ham player ahead of him, no pass to a United team-mate on. Sesko's introduction needed but not sure that alone changes things10 Feb 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejukafpfs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mdfnrd5c522lPatrick Dorgu set to be out for around 10 weeks with a hamstring injury United still assessing full extent and exact timeline but more significant issue than hoped w/ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social + more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001203/2026/01/27/manchester-uniteds-patrick-dorgu-set-to-miss-around-10-weeks-with-hamstring-injury/27 Jan 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfnrd5c522lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mdblaxbfw22aWe’re recording a Talk of the Devils Q&A special tomorrow Send your questions to devilspod@theathletic.com Or reply to this skeet ⬇️👇25 Jan 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdblaxbfw22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mdbg5fkzd22lThe simplicity of Carrick's changes to this team might be the most refreshing thing about those two performances. Nothing complicated, just players in roles they are suited to, and a gameplan that brings the best out of them.25 Jan 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbg5fkzd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mdbg4nrcd22lArsenal 2-3 Manchester United talking points • It's Carrick, you know • Ballon D'orgu • Big game Bryan Mbeumo https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6990978/2026/01/25/arsenal-man-utd-carrick-dorgu-arteta25 Jan 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbg4nrcd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mczopw3tr22yCasemiro set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season United will not be activating the one-year extension option in his contract w/ @adamcrafton.bsky.social _ + others https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985245/2026/01/22/casemiro-manchester-united-contract-transfer22 Jan 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczopw3tr22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mcxeomnnb22cHarry Amass close to joining Norwich for the second half of the season Toby Collyer also set to go on loan to Hull w/ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6989083/2026/01/21/manchester-united-transfers-amass-norwich-collyer-hull/?source=emp_shared_article21 Jan 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxeomnnb22chttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mcr4cafy222gForget ‘CCB’ and ‘WCB’. Forget ‘dropping in during build-up’. The best things don’t always come in threes. An appreciation of Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and the art, beauty and simplicity of a good old-fashioned centre-back partnership https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6979658/2026/01/18/harry-maguire-lisandro-martinez-manchester-united-centre-backs/?source=emp_shared_article19 Jan 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcr4cafy222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3mcdmfu4t7s2kMichael Carrick is Manchester United's new head coach • Why him, not Solskjaer • Impressing in face-to-face meeting • Ferguson's backing • Champions League target set The inside story of the interim hunt, w/ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social + more https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6965299/2026/01/13/michael-carrick-man-utd-manager-interim-why/13 Jan 2026 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdmfu4t7s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3maxlutxrn22wManchester United need their fringe players to fill gaps right now Ayden Heaven’s rise is a consequence of absences hitting a thin squad But Heaven is also an example to others of how to take these opportunities when they arrive https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6920770/2025/12/27/ayden-heaven-man-united-ruben-amorim27 Dec 2025 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3maxlutxrn22whttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3ma6oi6syd22uManchester United left frustrated after Morocco reject Noussair Mazraoui request United escalated matter to FIFA. Mazraoui trained all last week, left for AFCON on Sunday night https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896098/2025/12/17/mazraoui-afcon-morocco-manchester-united17 Dec 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6oi6syd22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m7zzfkl6i22dBryan Mbeumo and Amad set to be available for tonight's game vs Bournemouth #mufc agreement with Cameroon and Ivory Coast to allow them to travel for AFCON afterwards w/ @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6875057/2025/12/15/amad-mbeumo-afcon-manchester-united-deadline/15 Dec 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zzfkl6i22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m6h32aas3k2vMost accept that this flawed Manchester United side will lose their fair share of games this season But when they lose, they cannot lose like this If the result was bad, the abject manner of this defeat was worse, with worrying hallmarks of last season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6835339/2025/11/25/manchester-united-everton-result-analysis/?source=emp_shared_article25 Nov 2025 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6h32aas3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m4ztiqaxtk2o🎙️🇫🇷 Leny Yoro interview • 'really emotional' last season + what's changed • United's 'no bad energy' policy • no regrets over €62m move • that Homer Simpson celebration https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6783683/2025/11/07/leny-yoro-manchester-united-amorim-interview07 Nov 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ztiqaxtk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m4g5obttjc26Jason Wilcox to MUTV: "We know there are areas of the team we’ve got to improve. "For us to get in the top four, to consistently challenge for Champions League places and win Champions Leagues and Premier Leagues, we’ve got to invest in the squad." https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6762890/2025/10/30/manchester-united-jason-wilcox-mutv-interview/30 Oct 2025 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4g5obttjc26https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m4d3jnllts2pWhat has changed about Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United? A look at the biggest differences in this season’s data vs last season’s • Long balls, even pre-Lammens • Moving up the pitch faster • Fewer touches in own third • No more outswinging corners https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6756693/2025/10/29/ruben-amorims-manchester-united-what-changed29 Oct 2025 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4d3jnllts2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m3clonnozs2bThe story behind Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 • Why he plays 3-4-3 • How he changed from 4-4-2 • Why he insists it will ‘evolve’ again - and if we can believe him Revisiting the only time he changed formation, at his first club Casa Pia https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6706660/2025/10/15/ruben-amorim-formation-change/16 Oct 2025 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3clonnozs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m2pbgwgmxk27Ruben Amorim has to "demonstrate he is a great coach over three years", says Sir Jim Ratcliffe Ratcliffe also dismisses prospect of Glazers overruling him on manager change: "It's not going to happen." https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6699982/2025/10/08/manchester-united-jim-ratcliffe-ruben-amorim/08 Oct 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2pbgwgmxk27https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3m2254zp52c25Tyrell Malacia reintegrated into Manchester United squad and will return to first team training today https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6675845/2025/09/30/manchester-united-tyrell-malacia-squad30 Sep 2025 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2254zp52c25https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3lxrnkw7ejc27Tyrell Malacia's talks for Elche loan have collapsed. No agreement on clause to turn deal permanent Malacia could now stay beyond today's deadline as last remaining member of so-called 'bomb squad' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates/3r7ZRJgi7Fsy/uVPfIubaJEw9/01 Sep 2025 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrnkw7ejc27https://bsky.app/profile/mjcritchley.bsky.social/post/3lxm5fiwqsk2lRuben Amorim only knows how to be himself, for better or worse And as endearing as his honesty can be, maybe it’s part of the issue https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6584623/2025/08/30/ruben-amorim-manchester-united-manager-comments/30 Aug 2025 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:vmfcu2wddwvslxaccio646fd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxm5fiwqsk2l