Pete Hall
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Freelance sports journalist for i newspaper, Reuters, Sky Sports, The Independent and others, mainly covering Manchester United. Stories 📧: [email protected]
Back to square one. Minus one.
This run of games was always going to give us the truest indication of where Manchester United are at.
There's been recent improvement that will buy Amorim time, but those gains, to quote a ghost of recent past, are only marginal.
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This run of games was always going to give us the truest indication of where Manchester United are at.
There's been recent improvement that will buy Amorim time, but those gains, to quote a ghost of recent past, are only marginal.
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Ruben Amorim has set fire to Man Utd’s marginal gains
As is the case at United, they are only ever two defeats from another crisis
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November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Back to square one. Minus one.
This run of games was always going to give us the truest indication of where Manchester United are at.
There's been recent improvement that will buy Amorim time, but those gains, to quote a ghost of recent past, are only marginal.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
This run of games was always going to give us the truest indication of where Manchester United are at.
There's been recent improvement that will buy Amorim time, but those gains, to quote a ghost of recent past, are only marginal.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
As unlikely as it may seem at this stage, Andre Onana remains open to giving his Man Utd career one more shot next season.
He is far more likely, however, to follow Rashford and Sancho out the door on a permanent basis.
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He is far more likely, however, to follow Rashford and Sancho out the door on a permanent basis.
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Onana's Man Utd career takes new turn as Rashford set for £26m transfer
Ruben Amorim is weighing up the futures of Onana, Rashford and Jadon Sancho
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November 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
As unlikely as it may seem at this stage, Andre Onana remains open to giving his Man Utd career one more shot next season.
He is far more likely, however, to follow Rashford and Sancho out the door on a permanent basis.
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He is far more likely, however, to follow Rashford and Sancho out the door on a permanent basis.
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Had a fun chat with Monty Panesar yesterday morning.
He certainly felt he had the upper hand over Steve Smith, but will be slightly less boisterous now.
Probably only slightly, mind. 👇
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He certainly felt he had the upper hand over Steve Smith, but will be slightly less boisterous now.
Probably only slightly, mind. 👇
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Monty Panesar: I tried to rattle Steve Smith - it worked
The former England spinner on the Australia captain's jibes, his career highs and lows, bucket hats, rituals and that infamous Celebrity Mastermind appearance
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November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Had a fun chat with Monty Panesar yesterday morning.
He certainly felt he had the upper hand over Steve Smith, but will be slightly less boisterous now.
Probably only slightly, mind. 👇
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He certainly felt he had the upper hand over Steve Smith, but will be slightly less boisterous now.
Probably only slightly, mind. 👇
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🚨EXCL: Tottenham are to rival Inter Milan for Belgian defender dubbed the next Vincent Kompany.
More details👇
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More details👇
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Tottenham rival Inter Milan for 'the next Vincent Kompany'
Spurs have made contact with Genoa to sign defender Koni De Winter
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July 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨EXCL: Tottenham are to rival Inter Milan for Belgian defender dubbed the next Vincent Kompany.
More details👇
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More details👇
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Excl: Everton set to pull off considerable coup by luring Man Utd academy director Nick Cox to become their new technical director.
Will become their most senior football executive in a newly-created role. Big blow for United.
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Will become their most senior football executive in a newly-created role. Big blow for United.
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Everton poach Man Utd academy chief in stunning coup
The highly-rated Nick Cox will become Everton’s most senior football executive
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June 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Excl: Everton set to pull off considerable coup by luring Man Utd academy director Nick Cox to become their new technical director.
Will become their most senior football executive in a newly-created role. Big blow for United.
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Will become their most senior football executive in a newly-created role. Big blow for United.
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Reposted by Pete Hall
‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
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Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
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'He knew nothing about football': Ineos insiders on Brailsford's Man Utd failure
The infighting that led to Sir Dave Brailsford's decision to step back
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June 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'He knew nothing about football': Ineos insiders on Brailsford's Man Utd failure
The infighting that led to Sir Dave Brailsford's decision to step back
inews.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
‘He just wants to be the only one close to God.’
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Spoke to those who’ve worked with Sir Dave Brailsford at a high level to look at the reasons behind his swift Manchester United exit.
Certainly left quite the legacy…
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Fernandes' decision to stay means already important player sales simply must happen, and quickly.
Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, Mainoo and Garnacho are all attracting interest.
Let the bidding commence. Soon.
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Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, Mainoo and Garnacho are all attracting interest.
Let the bidding commence. Soon.
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The six transfer decisions Man Utd have to get right
Ruben Amorim could do with some exits quickly as he looks to rebuild his squad
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June 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fernandes' decision to stay means already important player sales simply must happen, and quickly.
Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, Mainoo and Garnacho are all attracting interest.
Let the bidding commence. Soon.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, Mainoo and Garnacho are all attracting interest.
Let the bidding commence. Soon.
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Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will hold talks with Manchester United this week, as the Serie A champions look to end Alejandro Garnacho's Old Trafford misery.
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Alejandro Garnacho nears £50m Man Utd exit after falling out with Ruben Amorim
The Argentine was omitted from United's squad for the final game against Aston Villa
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May 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will hold talks with Manchester United this week, as the Serie A champions look to end Alejandro Garnacho's Old Trafford misery.
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Aston Villa file complaint against "inexperienced referee", ignoring the fact they were dominated by a second-rate Manchester United.
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Aston Villa file complaint over 'inexperienced' referee in Man Utd defeat
Official's mistake contributed to damaging defeat at Old Trafford, argue club
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May 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Aston Villa file complaint against "inexperienced referee", ignoring the fact they were dominated by a second-rate Manchester United.
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I need help! I am running out of new ways to explain that Manchester United are not very good!
A summer with a thesaurus always at hand awaits. As things are only going to get worse from here.
Piece from another miserable night in Bilbao:
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A summer with a thesaurus always at hand awaits. As things are only going to get worse from here.
Piece from another miserable night in Bilbao:
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May 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I need help! I am running out of new ways to explain that Manchester United are not very good!
A summer with a thesaurus always at hand awaits. As things are only going to get worse from here.
Piece from another miserable night in Bilbao:
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A summer with a thesaurus always at hand awaits. As things are only going to get worse from here.
Piece from another miserable night in Bilbao:
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Didn't see Amad Diallo being Manchester United's best hope of salvation this time last year.
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Man Utd's best hope for Europa glory is a player they nearly threw away
Amad Diallo has been a breath of fresh air while Rasmus Hojlund's struggles continue
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May 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Didn't see Amad Diallo being Manchester United's best hope of salvation this time last year.
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Ruben has been listening. Mount deserves that start more than anyone really. Big night for him.
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The surprise Amorim pick that can inspire Man United to Europa League glory
Amorim could deploy a false nine against Tottenham Hotspur to energise a United side struggling with Rasmus Hojlund in attack, with Mason Mount a candidate to start in that role over Amad Diallo and A...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Ruben has been listening. Mount deserves that start more than anyone really. Big night for him.
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Not even John Candy made this much effort to get to his destination.
Perhaps it is because Manchester United supporters are aware of something the casual viewer is not.
Piece from Bilbao:
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Perhaps it is because Manchester United supporters are aware of something the casual viewer is not.
Piece from Bilbao:
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The £100m game that will define Man Utd and Spurs' next decade
For both clubs, it is Bilbao or bust - this is a final that has everything riding on it
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May 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Not even John Candy made this much effort to get to his destination.
Perhaps it is because Manchester United supporters are aware of something the casual viewer is not.
Piece from Bilbao:
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Perhaps it is because Manchester United supporters are aware of something the casual viewer is not.
Piece from Bilbao:
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Spurs have had a terrible season – winning the Europa League won’t give them bragging rights over Arsenal
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Spurs have had a terrible season – winning in Europe won’t change that
Spurs could win their first major silverware in 17 years, with bitter rivals Arsenal unable to win a trophy once again under Mikel Arteta. But, argues Pete Hall, a win won’t make up for Ange Postecogl...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Spurs have had a terrible season – winning the Europa League won’t give them bragging rights over Arsenal
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Manchester United’s season may have looked very different had Amad Diallo and Mason Mount stayed fit.
And that is a damming indictment on everyone else around them.
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And that is a damming indictment on everyone else around them.
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Ruben Amorim finally has a Man Utd selection problem
Two of Manchester United’s substitutes embarrassed their misfiring teammates on Thursday night – at this rate they should start the Europa League final
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May 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Manchester United’s season may have looked very different had Amad Diallo and Mason Mount stayed fit.
And that is a damming indictment on everyone else around them.
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
And that is a damming indictment on everyone else around them.
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Despite the assumption he'll take the riches on offer in US or Saudi Arabia, Kevin De Bruyre would prefer to stay in Europe.
Napoli are keen, have made contact and are early frontrunners to secure the veteran's signature.
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Napoli are keen, have made contact and are early frontrunners to secure the veteran's signature.
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Napoli lead Aston Villa in race to sign Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne is not happy with how Manchester City have handled his exit
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May 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Despite the assumption he'll take the riches on offer in US or Saudi Arabia, Kevin De Bruyre would prefer to stay in Europe.
Napoli are keen, have made contact and are early frontrunners to secure the veteran's signature.
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Napoli are keen, have made contact and are early frontrunners to secure the veteran's signature.
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It’s rare that everyone can walk away from such a huge transfer deal with their heads held as high as Trent’s amicable exit.
Piece on how Liverpool tried to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay - and why he said no.
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Piece on how Liverpool tried to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay - and why he said no.
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Inside Liverpool's bid to keep Alexander-Arnold - and why he said no
Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid
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May 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s rare that everyone can walk away from such a huge transfer deal with their heads held as high as Trent’s amicable exit.
Piece on how Liverpool tried to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay - and why he said no.
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Piece on how Liverpool tried to persuade Alexander-Arnold to stay - and why he said no.
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✨When Bielsa schooled shellshocked Ferguson✨
Giving modern day Manchester United the runaround is easy. What Bielsa and Bilbao did to them in 2012 stunned the world.
A look back on our first glimpse of breathless Bielsaball, with the help of Fernando Llorente:
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Giving modern day Manchester United the runaround is easy. What Bielsa and Bilbao did to them in 2012 stunned the world.
A look back on our first glimpse of breathless Bielsaball, with the help of Fernando Llorente:
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‘We were ready to eat them’: When Bielsa’s Bilbao schooled Fergie’s Man Utd
Fernando Llorente recounts the last Europa League meeting between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao, when a team of superstars were left stunned
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May 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
✨When Bielsa schooled shellshocked Ferguson✨
Giving modern day Manchester United the runaround is easy. What Bielsa and Bilbao did to them in 2012 stunned the world.
A look back on our first glimpse of breathless Bielsaball, with the help of Fernando Llorente:
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Giving modern day Manchester United the runaround is easy. What Bielsa and Bilbao did to them in 2012 stunned the world.
A look back on our first glimpse of breathless Bielsaball, with the help of Fernando Llorente:
inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I do think more competition for Rashford will materialise in the coming weeks.
Last few months have shown there is still a player in there. Wouldn't break the bank to get him, either.
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Last few months have shown there is still a player in there. Wouldn't break the bank to get him, either.
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Barcelona target Rashford - but won't match fee Aston Villa agreed with Man Utd
United could be forced to accept a reduced offer given their financial position
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April 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I do think more competition for Rashford will materialise in the coming weeks.
Last few months have shown there is still a player in there. Wouldn't break the bank to get him, either.
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Last few months have shown there is still a player in there. Wouldn't break the bank to get him, either.
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Even if it was only for 45 minutes, that performance was very, very Manchester City.
And that should be of concern to everyone else.
Piece from Wembley:
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And that should be of concern to everyone else.
Piece from Wembley:
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Crystal Palace, beware - Man City look very much in the mood
Pep Guardiola's side beat Nottingham Forest to reach third FA Cup final in a row
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April 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Even if it was only for 45 minutes, that performance was very, very Manchester City.
And that should be of concern to everyone else.
Piece from Wembley:
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And that should be of concern to everyone else.
Piece from Wembley:
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As reported last week, the plan was always to bring Onana back for the crucial Lyon clash. Bayindir just too big a risk.
Like the rest of the squad, Onana has between now and the end of the season to convince Amorim that he should remain as No 1.
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Like the rest of the squad, Onana has between now and the end of the season to convince Amorim that he should remain as No 1.
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Man Utd put Onana on trial - with four goalkeeper targets waiting in wings
United have identified potential replacements in the Premier League, Ligue 1 and Serie A if Onana does not pass his audition
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April 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
As reported last week, the plan was always to bring Onana back for the crucial Lyon clash. Bayindir just too big a risk.
Like the rest of the squad, Onana has between now and the end of the season to convince Amorim that he should remain as No 1.
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Like the rest of the squad, Onana has between now and the end of the season to convince Amorim that he should remain as No 1.
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