Manchester United Thread 25/26 - Teamtalk/Transfers/Gossip Mod Note in OP 12.02.26

i'd be happy with that combo.

the more i think about tonali, i think arsenal go and get him as zubimendi has fallen out of favour.

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Transport Options

Taxi or Rideshare: This is the most direct method. A taxi or Uber typically takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on the evening traffic. Since it is a non-match weekend, you should avoid the heavy congestion usually seen around the stadium.

The Metrolink (Tram): This is a cost-effective and frequent choice. Take the line from the airport toward Victoria and change at Cornbrook for the line heading toward The Trafford Centre. Get off at the Wharfside stop, which is a very short walk from the hotel. Total travel time is approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

Train: You can take a northern rail service from the airport station to Manchester Piccadilly, then catch a second train to United Football Ground station or take a taxi/tram from the city center.

Manchester United Stadium Tours

It is highly recommended to book in advance, especially for a weekend visit.

Even on non-match days, the Museum & Stadium Tour is a popular attraction. Booking online ensures you get your preferred time slot, as walk-up availability can be limited or sold out by the time you arrive.

Friday/Saturday Availability: Tours typically run every day except match days, but since you are there for a concert on Saturday, check the official website specifically for those dates. Large events in the area can occasionally alter operating hours.

Online Booking: You can book through the official Manchester United website. This also allows you to bundle the tour with a visit to the Red Café or the Museum

he obviously won't be going to world cup, hopefully he can get his fitness sorted over the summer. He is a decent squad option when he's fit.

anyone following the fa youth cup final issues? us vs city.

city are the home team and so they decide the venue, and have picked the academy ground over the etihad citing on-going building works and fixture congestion.

utd offered to use old trafford but city refused. fa cant do anything as the city academy ground is fa approved.

for reference here is attendance of last 5 finals. city's academy ground has capacity of ~7000.

cynics would say city wouldn't be able to sell out their allocation if held at the etihad and that would be very embarrassing.

it's the type of fighting spirit we need. we be too nice