Shaun Connolly

This man is a grizzled lover of the beautiful game. A former player turned analyst whose true passion lies in dissecting proceedings on the hallowed turf.

He can be heard on the radio with the greatest of neutrality, all the while holding Old Trafford in his soul.

Privileged to say he’s only fallen down the Stretford End once.

Manchester United 2020/21: Progress, not success
As I write this, the overwhelming sense of agony remains. It was to be the baptism of our next generation and instead,...
Opinion: Goalkeeping conundrum at Manchester United
I’ve been reading quite a bit about David de Gea and the growing disenchantment with his continued selection. As expected, there are...
Opinion: Progress is the primary objective for Solskjaer’s United
The media are in their element and the naysayers overjoyed, Manchester United have failed to beat Arsenal. The wheels are off, once...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Far from a PE Teacher
Without question, the Premier League is the toughest league in the world. It is also the richest and most attractive to continental...
Manchester United, a vision – Stop complaining and enjoy the ride
“You used to be good but now you’re s**t” [23/01/2016] You’d be hard pressed to find a more uninspiring period, Post-Fergie, than...
Man United vs Crystal Palace Premier League preview, the Reds set to kick-off 2020-21 with a bang
Manchester United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the opening game of their 2020-21 Premier League campaign on Saturday. United...
Manchester United 20/21 season preview: More than a little reason for optimism
The new Premier League season is a few days away for Manchester United. The Reds may have left 19/20 empty handed but,...
Opinion: Time for backing the manager, not backing away
At the time of writing, 12 days is all that separates United from the beginning of their quest toward continued progression. Despite...
Manchester United – More than just a brand, being led by a Norwegian with Mancunian blood
When we attempt to envisage a footballing academy, peoples perception – whilst somewhat varied – generally equates to the same conclusion: a...