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andymitten.bsky.social
Started United We Stand in ‘89. Work: The Athletic, GQ, National, editor at large for FourFourTwo. Contribute to BBC, Sky et al. Written 13 books. NUJ member. United We Stand's website and forum http://www.uwsonline.com
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May 15th always reminds me of Rotterdam in '91. I was recently involved in a documentary film about it and went over there. Over 100,000 have watched on YouTube alone in two weeks. Here it is.

Big exclusive interview with Xavi Hernandez. I first interviewed him when he was a young lad at Barcelona. He didn't do too badly. Always been a fascinating talker, a complete football addict. We met at his house a few weeks back for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

1991: Rotterdam Revisited. A huge amount of work has gone into this and I’ve worked with some brilliant people. It's now out and free to watch. 1 hr. Oh Sit Down. Watch. Enjoy. www.manutd.com/en/videos/de...

Another awful afternoon for MUFC in Newcastle. Thursday night is the biggest game of the season. This team are down and badly need support. Old Trafford has to be up for it. You may need to put an email address in to read www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

An exclusive interview with OL's Nemanja Matic for @theathleticfc.bsky.social His love of sweets while staying sharp at 36 High/lows points at MUFC The only thing Abramovich asked him Relationship with Mourinho and why the PL needs him Most difficult opponent www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

I spoke to some of the Man Utd fans losing their seats near the dugouts to make way for hospitality. All disappointed. Some think they had a result for years. Others ‘It felt like getting dumped’ @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...

FC Barcelona are flying and on for a quadruple. Two finals v Real Madrid, the UCL final could be too. But there's far more to Catalan football than Barça. Semi-pro sides are thriving. Teams I watched 25 yrs ago who averaged 500 are now getting 2,500. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Ratings from Forest 1 MUFC 0 www.youtube.com/watch?si=rSx...

EXCL: Manchester United to increase season ticket prices by 5% for next season. Junior season ticket prices frozen. More details about more changes here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

Spoke to Rasmus Hojlund after the game last night. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Ayden Heaven stretched off at Leicester. He was MUFC's best player in the first half. So impressive. Injuries have battered MUFC last season and this. It's non-stop.

Did a video from Old Trafford about Old Trafford and the future www.youtube.com/watch?v=srvI...

Huge game at Old Trafford tonight. The atmosphere has to be spot on. The Red Army have got something special planned for the Stretford End before the game. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

On Old Trafford www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

A little video from Old Trafford www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM2e...

We to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (+ players & staff) for a wide ranging interview. He's new to Turkey, but his Besiktas team have P8, W6, D1 and L1. He talks tactics, emotions, atmospheres, MUFC, job offers, human capital and more. for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

Went to Galatasaray v Fenerbahce on Monday. Spent the day with fans. The passion, tribalism and tension is off the scale. Here’s my article. You may need to put your email address in to read. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

New Talk of the Devils podcast from @TheAthleticFC On data, youth team, Spurs and more in a big one. With Ian, Carl, Laurie, Critch and myself. On data, youth team, Spurs and more in a big one. podfollow.com/1495072403/e...

The new United We Stand is out tonight around Old Trafford. Hundreds of hours have gone into this and the 150gsm woodfree gloss paper smells as wonderful as ever. Cash or card. A cup win. Start the weekend with a smile.

Another Old Trafford league defeat for MUFC, the latest against a well organised Crystal Palace. That's five defeats in last six home league games. Atrocious home form.

Keith Dewhurst told us about an epic game at Highbury in Feb '58. After Munich, Keith became MU correspondent for Evening Chronicle, then an award winning playwright. A superb writer (inc for UWS - he sent his 100th column on Tues) and fine man, he died on Sat aged 94. RIP.

Safe trip down to Arsenal, MUFC fans. 7,956 is the biggest away allocation for years. Not quite the 17,000 on the Clock End at Highbury in ‘88, but still.

'When we were kings'. The story behind that viral Manchester United photo. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

First draft of the next United We Stand cover. Artwork by @stanchow.bsky.social It's out v Southampton. We've sold all our copies of the last two issues so get lively. Subscribe for the next ten issues (in digital or print) by this Thursday. uwsonline.com/subscribe.php

It's tough right now at MUFC. Very tough. And could get worse. Ruben Amorim speaks sense, he needs wins and time with his players. He's not for compromise and has a clear vision of what he wants. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

All the best for 2025

Back to Manchester from the Lake District. First time I’ve seen the sun in a week. You can see why it’s becoming a popular winter sun destination for discerning travellers.

New United We Stand podcast. With me and guests at Bournemouth and Wolves. We'll look back at these low times one day. audioboom.com/posts/863023...

Climbed Kilimanjaro in October for Man United’s Foundation Loads of you supported us. Thanks. Took a small camera and used it. Here’s the link for the video for the first time youtu.be/fjABgrXV5V4

Stopped by the local football club in Ambleside in England’s Lake District. This is Reg. He manages the team and he’s also building a garage for the tractor. Football’s lifeblood.

Video from Molineux. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiqF...

In the Lake District. Heading to Wolves with the Kendal Reds. Stopped en-route at the grave of Frederick Atrock in Windermere. He was the founder of Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Cricket and Football Club. Later known as Manchester United.

Popped into Waterstones in Manchester’s Arndale to sign some books yesterday. Nice one to everyone who has bought one

Spoke to Manuel Ugarte after the game on Sunday. Reckons it was his best game yet. www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

Jaap Stam got his copy of Bring on United yesterday. Loved doing the chapter with him in Holland. 🦃

New United We Stand podcast from the derby. With me, quality reds (and blues tbf), Jaap Stam and more. Enjoy. audioboom.com/posts/862440...

A massive thank you to the wonderful @andymitten.bsky.social, Trafford Libraries team and everyone who came on Sunday afternoon for the ‘Bring On United’ talk and signing at Urmston Library. Your support so appreciated! We hope you enjoyed the event! And, of course, the match later on. 😉

Diogo Dalot spoke well after the derby www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...

New Talk of the Devils podcast. From the Manchester Derby pod.fo/e/291cc0

MCFC 1 MUFC 2.

When a team get a 90th minute equaliser and a 97th minute winner with the last kick of the game. England’s 8th tier. Went to see Trafford’s players celebrate in their state of the art portacabin.

New United We Stand podcast with me and a lovely variety of guests in Plzeň. I'm off to go on Football Focus now, which goes out at noon on BBC1. audioboom.com/posts/862395...

Back from Plzeň. A little video outside Old Trafford. youtu.be/nO_VHk6Gh4o

Freezing industrial splendour and the flood of lights, Plzeň. Bring on United.

In Plzeň for the latest MUFC drama. It’s as cold as Oldham.