Dale O'Donnell

Editor in Chief of Stretty News and passionate Manchester United fan, with a history of writing for multiple publications.

A builders' tea-guzzling, dad joke-cracking, cigarette-puffing, staffy-stroking, Lisandro Martinez-adoring, right-footed baller and spirited writer.

Lover of football - but I only really care about Manchester United.

Bruno Fernandes warns team-mates about over-reliance on young stars
Bruno Fernandes has hailed Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho for their influence on the first-team – but warned his other team-mates about...
Getafe boss hopes to keep Mason Greenwood next season
Getafe manager Jose Bordalas has provided a fresh update on the future of Mason Greenwood. The striker is still a Manchester United...
Newcastle holding out for ‘reasonable’ Dan Ashworth offer
There is a feeling that Manchester United and Dan Ashworth are losing patience with Newcastle. Ashworth is set to take the Magpies...
Antony hails Manchester United academy graduates
Antony has spoken highly about the impact Manchester United’s youngsters made in the first team this season. It has been a season...
Manchester United great Andy Cole inducted to Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole was honoured at a celebration event marking his inductions into the Premier League Hall of Fame...
Simon Jordan defends Erik ten Hag’s decision to ban certain newspapers
Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan ‘doesn’t blame’ Erik ten Hag for banning certain journalists from asking questions at Friday’s press conference....
Paul Merson believes Burnley can cause Manchester United problems
Manchester United are in Premier League action again on Saturday when they host Burnley. Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has predicted the...
Strettycast 197: Scenes at Wembley, consecutive FA Cup finals & Bruno stuns Blades
Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning...
Wayne Rooney’s bedroom routine prompts Sir Alex Ferguson jokes
Wayne Rooney has left fans bemused after revealing his unique bedtime routine. The former Manchester United striker made the admission while playing...
Manchester United predicted XI vs Burnley: Mount & Amad start
Manchester United will welcome Mason Mount back to the squad against Burnley, Erik ten Hag confirmed this afternoon. The Reds edged past...
Erik ten Hag bans three newspapers from asking questions at press conference
Erik ten Hag banned three newspapers from asking questions at his Friday press conference. According to the Daily Mail, the Manchester United...
‘Everyone should back him’ – Ten Hag has sympathy for out-of-form Manchester United star
Erik ten Hag says he has a lot of sympathy for Marcus Rashford as his forward continues to perform at levels everyone...