Richard Martin

Manchester

Northern Football Writer at Goal

Northern Football Writer for @Goal, covering @ManUtd and @ManCity Also @richardmartingoal.bsky.social

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Phil Foden has the 'hunger' again - now Pep Guardiola must ensure Man City's golden boy gets back on the path to greatness

1 week ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

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Explained: Why Man City snubbed Morgan Gibbs-White move and signed Rayan Cherki instead as Nottingham Forest star's stance on future Etihad move is revealed | Goal.com US

1 week ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

Explained: Why Man City snubbed Morgan Gibbs-White move and signed Rayan Cherki instead as Nottingham Forest star's stance on future Etihad move is revealedThe reasons for Manchester City opting to sign Rayan Cherki over Morgan Gibbs-White have been revealed. Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowMidfielder was seen as potential De Bruyne replacementCity opted to sign Cherki & Reijnders for combined £80mGibbs-White valued at a minimum of £70m
Man City player ratings vs Wydad AC: Phil Foden is back! Midfielder outshines debutant Rayan Cherki & Jeremy Doku dazzles in comfortable opening win for Pep Guardiola's men | Goal.com

1 week ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

Player ratingsManchester CityFIFA Club World CupManchester City vs Wydad CasablancaFEATURESThe midfielder scored his first goal for five months as the Cityzens made a trouble-free start to the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win in PhiladelphiaPhil Foden was back in business as Manchester City made a comfortable-if-unspectacular start to their Club World Cup campaign. The midfielder scored and assisted in a 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Man City make huge financial change ahead of 2025-26 season in bid to increase support as Pep Guardiola's side look to reclaim Premier League crown from Liverpool | Goal.com US

2 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

Man City make huge financial change ahead of 2025-26 season in bid to increase support as Pep Guardiola's side look to reclaim Premier League crown from LiverpoolManchester City have slashed ticket prices for next season in response to fan protests over the course of the last campaign. Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowClub drop prices by 43 percentCheapest seats will cost £20Move follows supporters' protests
Il piano del Manchester City di Guardiola sul mercato: il sostituto perfetto di De Bruyne, addio a Grealish e i terzini

3 weeks ago | dazn.com | Richard Martin

La scorsa estate, il Manchester City ha vissuto un calciomercato insolitamente tranquillo e ne ha pagato caro il prezzo. Dopo aver speso solamente 20 milioni di sterline per ingaggiare Savinho e aver rinnovato il contratto a Ilkay Gundogan, il City ha vissuto la sua peggiore stagione degli ultimi nove anni.
Man City's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Find the perfect Kevin De Bruyne replacement, buy some specialist full-backs and move Jack Grealish on | Goal.com

3 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

OpinionManchester CityTransfersP. GuardiolaJ. GrealishT. ReijndersR. CherkiR. Ait NouriM. Gibbs-WhitePremier LeagueFEATURESPep Guardiola and new sporting director Hugo Viana have their hands full revamping the squad at the Etihad StadiumLast summer, Manchester City had an uncharacteristically quiet transfer window and paid a heavy price for it. After spending only £20 million ($27m) to sign Savinho while re-signing Ilkay Gundogan on a free, City went on to have their worst season in nine years.
Man City's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Find the perfect Kevin De Bruyne replacement, buy some specialist full-backs and move Jack Grealish on | Goal.com US

3 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

OpinionManchester CityTransfersP. GuardiolaJ. GrealishT. ReijndersR. CherkiR. Ait NouriM. Gibbs-WhitePremier LeagueFEATURESPep Guardiola and new sporting director Hugo Viana have their hands full revamping the squad at the Etihad StadiumLast summer, Manchester City had an uncharacteristically quiet transfer window and paid a heavy price for it. After spending only £20 million ($27m) to sign Savinho while re-signing Ilkay Gundogan on a free, City went on to have their worst season in nine years.
Man Utd's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Convince Bruno Fernandes to stay, sign a proven striker and move on from Luke Shaw

3 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

OpinionManchester UnitedTransfersB. FernandesR. AmorimL. ShawA. GarnachoM. RashfordPremier LeagueFEATURESThe Red Devils need to be active and smart in the summer to ensure they do not repeat their diabolical 2024-25 campaign"I said the storm is coming," Ruben Amorim reminded Manchester United supporters inside Old Trafford after their miserable 2024-25 campaign had finally come to an end.
Vendere Bruno Fernandes per rifondare la squadra: il Manchester United non deve lasciarsi scappare questa occasione

4 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

Premier LeagueManchester UnitedOpinionB. FernandesStorieBruno Fernandes potrebbe trasferirsi in Saudi Pro League, garantendo così al Manchester United la possibilità di incassare una cifra record. Quando due mesi fa è stata sollevata per la prima volta la questione relativo all'addio di Bruno Fernandes al Manchester United, Ruben Amorim è stato categorico. "Non succederà. È il tipo di giocatore che vogliamo e non andrà da nessuna parte perché gliel'ho già detto".
Man Utd's Alejandro Garnacho gamble: Red Devils risk watching homegrown winger become world star away from Old Trafford as they go all in on Ruben Amorim | Goal.com

4 weeks ago | goal.com | Richard Martin

OpinionManchester UnitedTransfersA. GarnachoR. AmorimPremier LeagueFEATURESThe Red Devils are selling their most exciting prospect in a decade on the whim of the coach - but what if the Portuguese proves to be the wrong man? The last time Manchester United achieved their worst Premier League points total, supporters looked to the club's youth academy for hope.

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RT @ghostgoal: Man City’s midfield needs a rebuild and Tijjani Reijnders could be just the player they need to help do that. Talked with h…

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31 May 25

So it turns out Luis Enrique was a pretty good coach after all and didn't owe all his success to Messi, Neymar and Suarez

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30 May 25

Ayden Heaven makes it 3-1 to United. The Arsenal Youth old boys delivering the goods

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Articles

Phil Foden has the 'hunger' again - now Pep Guardiola must ensure Man City's golden boy gets back on the path to greatness

Explained: Why Man City snubbed Morgan Gibbs-White move and signed Rayan Cherki instead as Nottingham Forest star's stance on future Etihad move is revealed | Goal.com US

Man City player ratings vs Wydad AC: Phil Foden is back! Midfielder outshines debutant Rayan Cherki & Jeremy Doku dazzles in comfortable opening win for Pep Guardiola's men | Goal.com

Man City make huge financial change ahead of 2025-26 season in bid to increase support as Pep Guardiola's side look to reclaim Premier League crown from Liverpool | Goal.com US

Il piano del Manchester City di Guardiola sul mercato: il sostituto perfetto di De Bruyne, addio a Grealish e i terzini

Man City's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Find the perfect Kevin De Bruyne replacement, buy some specialist full-backs and move Jack Grealish on | Goal.com

Man City's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Find the perfect Kevin De Bruyne replacement, buy some specialist full-backs and move Jack Grealish on | Goal.com US

Man Utd's 2025 summer transfer window priorities: Convince Bruno Fernandes to stay, sign a proven striker and move on from Luke Shaw

Vendere Bruno Fernandes per rifondare la squadra: il Manchester United non deve lasciarsi scappare questa occasione

Man Utd's Alejandro Garnacho gamble: Red Devils risk watching homegrown winger become world star away from Old Trafford as they go all in on Ruben Amorim | Goal.com

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