Bogman

Nasty cough you’ve got there, mate.

More like an Owen brochure.

Happy f***ing Friday. Whats he sat on? And now caught up. f*** it.

Macca. Ho-de-ho

Who’ll be vice captain then, once what’s his name’s left?

Right on cue.

Missed the Lyon goal. Did Onana f*** up? Of course he did.

Literally, not pissed up all the time.

Bader’s or Gakpo’s?

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Going well down the Lanc’s roas. Man Utd being destroyed under Ratcliffe - Cantona Eric Cantona scored 82 goals in all competitions for Manchester United Timothy Abraham BBC Sport journalist Published 1 hour ago 325 Comments Manchester United legend Eric Cantona says the club is being destroyed under the co-ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe's Ineos Group bought a 27.7% stake in United in February 2024 worth about £1.25bn ($1.6bn). The Glazer family, who have owned the 20-time English champions since 2005, retain a majority stake but Ineos have taken control of the club's football operations. Last month United unveiled ambitious plans to build an "iconic" new £2bn, 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. The 72-year-old British billionaire's time at Old Trafford has drawn criticism after United raised ticket prices and made two rounds of redundancies in a bid to improve the club's finances. Speaking at an event at non-league FC United, the club founded by disgruntled Red Devils fans in the wake of the Glazer takeover and in which Cantona and several members of his family have signed up to become co-owners, the Frenchman gave a scathing assessment of Ratcliffe's impact. "Since Ratcliffe arrived this team of directors try to destroy everything and they don't respect anybody," said ex-United forward Cantona, who made 185 appearances for the Red Devils from 1992 to 1997. "I feel sad to see United in this kind of situation. They decided something else. They have another strategy, another project. "I support United because I really love United, but now if I was a fan and I had to choose a club I don't think I would choose United." Cantona, who was capped 45 times by France, said United "needs to find its soul again" as he questioned the wisdom of Sir Alex Ferguson's impending departure as a global ambassador. Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles as United manager, will leave the role at the end of the season, although club sources told BBC Sport last October the decision was taken amicably following a direct conversation between the Scot and Ratcliffe. "He doesn't want Sir Alex Ferguson as an ambassador any more. He is more than a legend," said Cantona. "The soul of the team and the club is not in the players - all the people around is like a big family. I think it's very important to respect these people like you respect your manager and team-mates." Cantona, 58, also criticised Ratcliffe's plans to bulldoze Old Trafford in favour of a new ground instead of redeveloping their spiritual home. He added: "They even want to change the stadium. The stadium is iconic. For me, Arsenal lost their soul when they left Highbury and I'm sure a lot of fans miss Highbury. "Can you imagine Liverpool playing in another stadium than Anfield? It's impossible. I don't think United can play in another stadium than Old Trafford." United have declined to comment while BBC Sport has approached Ineos for a response.

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First Salah, now 'growing expectation' Van Dijk will stay Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool in 2017 - a year before Virgil van Dijk Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent Published 1 hour ago 220 Comments There is a growing expectation at Liverpool that captain Virgil van Dijk will join forward Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract in the not-too-distant future. Following months of discussions, it is understood Van Dijk is extremely close to signing what would be a new two-year contract. Salah, too, is in advanced negotiations over a similar contract. It's important to stress that, as things stand, neither deal is complete but at this juncture it would take a remarkable turn of events for Van Dijk or Salah not to be Liverpool players at the start of next season. These are two very significant pieces of further good news for Liverpool, who are 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. 'Two-year deals to avoid unsettling narrative' There is an importance to both contracts being two years in length. The first, and most obvious, benefit to Liverpool is they get to keep two of their most important players. But it also means they can avoid a repeat of the unsettling narrative that has clouded Arne Slot's first season as manager for at least another year. Liverpool, barring what would be a remarkable capitulation, are set to win their 20th league title - yet the achievement has come against the backdrop of Van Dijk, Salah and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold approaching the end of their contracts. The club's hopes of retaining Alexander-Arnold have waned in recent weeks, with the right-back in talks with Real Madrid over a free transfer in the summer. 'Central striker now top of transfer list' Van Dijk re-signing would ease one of the key recruitment issues facing the club heading into the summer. Should the 33-year-old have left, Liverpool were likely to enter the market for a new starting central defender. Recruitment staff had already begun identifying potential targets, who are primarily left-footed or have experience of playing left-sided centre-back. Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi was among those analysed, but the extent of the interest was unclear. Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen has also been watched. The plan they put together may never now be executed, though Van Dijk's central-defensive partner Ibrahima Konate is entering the final 12 months of his contract so Liverpool may have to make a decision on his future if an agreement is not reached before the new season. It also remains to be seen whether Jarell Quansah and Joe Gomez remain on Merseyside. Nevertheless, the continued presence of Van Dijk eases the necessity for Liverpool to sign an elite - and thus costly - central defender this summer. The benefit of retaining Salah is equally clear. With seven games to play, the 32-year-old has already made 54 goal contributions - scoring 32 times - this season. Prior to news of the breakthrough in Salah's talks with Liverpool, sources close to the Saudi Pro League held strong hopes of luring the Egyptian. With Liverpool having kept their finances largely intact last summer, they are expected to be active once the market reopens - with a central striker top of their priorities. As is the case for most of Europe's elite clubs, Newcastle forward Alexander Isak would be towards the top of their list - but the prospect of him leaving St James' Park is unlikely. Liverpool are also expected to be in the market for at least one new new full-back given Alexander-Arnold's talks and lingering doubts over Andy Robertson's long-term role in Slot's team. Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez and Fulham's Antonee Robinson are among the players they have been linked with.

It’s Frosty Jack, i tells ya.

Charlie Charles.

It was at the time as well.

Yep. Hey-ho.

f*** off Rio.

f*** me

Bob on.

Been some great goals over the last two nights. f*** off Rio.

Ooof, great goal

Footballs a bit screwed up at the moment.

Rio f***ing Ferdinand.