Scott Patterson

4 days ago | therepublikofmancunia.com | Scott Patterson

Antony has enjoyed a great spell on loan in La Liga with Real Betis after struggling during his time at Manchester United. While there has been no decision on his long-term future, the Brazilian spoke to ESPN Brasil about his feelings on United manager Ruben Amorim. I’ve only had a short time working with [Amorim], but he’s a very good coach. A very intelligent coach. United are going through a difficult time at the moment, but he’s a good coach.

4 days ago | therepublikofmancunia.com | Scott Patterson

Harry Maguire was the hero on Thursday night as he helped turn around a 4-2 defeat in to a 5-4 victory in the final minutes of extra time against Lyon in the Europa League. The game had been billed as our biggest of the season, with us needing to win this competition to play in the Champions League next year. Speaking to The National after the game, Maguire claimed the rollercoaster of emotions and events summed up his time at United so far. I’ve had some amazing moments at this club.

2 weeks ago | therepublikofmancunia.com | Scott Patterson

Over the past week we’ve seen a back and forth between Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and former United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Onana claimed that that United were “way better” than Lyon, our Thursday night Europa League opponents, although did also acknowledge they were a good team. Matic bit back, making it personal, by claiming at Onana was the worst goalkeeper United had ever had.

2 weeks ago | therepublikofmancunia.com | Scott Patterson

Kobbie Mainoo has been out of the Manchester United team with injury since the beginning of February but is now back in training. Ahead of our Europa League game against Lyon on Thursday night, Ruben Amorim spoke about his plans for the midfielder. He recognises he needs to be brought back gradually and that in the long-term there are things he can work on, as you would expect for a teenager. In this moment, we have to be careful with Kobbie.

2 weeks ago | therepublikofmancunia.com | Scott Patterson

Manchester United take on Lyon on Thursday night in what will be the most important game of the season so far. Out of all competitions and in the wilderness in the Premier League, United are relying on success in the Europa League to save the season. Ahead of the game, United goalkeeper Andre Onana arrogantly claimed that his team were “way better” than their opponents. We all know the importance of this game, we will go there with the winning mentality. We have to go there and show who we are.