Latest articles by Republik of Mancunia
"There’s no question about which of Manchester United’s two rivals fans are hoping lose out this season..."
Manchester United United fans have got used to their noisy neighbours hoisting trophies aloft – but their traditional rivals from down the M62 could change things forever this term. Republik of Mancunia’s Scott Patterson on the internal agony of 2018/19
The 5 big questions that will define Manchester United's 2016/17
FFT Preview All change at Old Trafford: LVG out, Mourinho in, #Pogback. Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson ponders the main issues...
The Week in Manchester United: Van Gaal's decision-making hits new low
Manchester United As part of a new series on FourFourTwo, Republik of Mancunia writer Scott Patterson gives his thoughts on the latest baffling display from Manchester United...
Why Wayne Rooney's bad week might be the best thing to happen to him in ages
Wayne Rooney “Eh?!” you say. But wait, writes Republik of Mancunia’s Scott Patterson: United fans are rallying around their player in a manner unlike seasons gone by
The Week In Manchester United: Silver lining in sight for Van Gaal's men
The Week In... Republik of Mancunia writer Scott Patterson hails Anthony Martial and Maroune Fellaini for their decisive showings in the FA Cup semi-final win over Everton...
5 things I want to see at Manchester United in 2019/20
Manchester United New owner, new players and a fresh long-term plan for the club. Nothing big, then, on Scott Patterson’s list of hopes for 2019/20
The Week In Manchester United: Martial musters yet another strike as Van Gaal's men produce
The Week In... Republik of Mancunia writer Scott Patterson hails the young Frenchman's latest decisive display, with his latest goal staving off Leicester City's title celebrations
19 signs you're a proper Manchester United fan
Manchester United The Old Trafford faithful live these on a near daily basis, says Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson...
The Week In Manchester United: Wem-ber-leeeey!
The Week In... Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson runs the rule over how Manchester United have been grinding out win after win despite flattering to deceive...
The Week In Manchester United: Another Premier League week ends in farce
The Week In... Republik of Mancunia writer Scott Patterson laments another sorry seven days for the club, in which Louis van Gaal saw their Champions League dreams go up in smoke and Old Trafford evacuated due to a false alarm...
Why Manchester United aren't reliant on Zlatan – and a ban might actually work in their favour
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Sure, the Swede has been sensational at times this season, writes Republik of Mancunia’s Scott Patterson – but Jose Mourinho’s one-eyed outlook up front might well be holding his team back
David Moyes wasn’t mistreated at Manchester United – and here’s why
David Moyes “When you sign a six-year contract and you end up there 10 months, yeah, I believe I was,” the new Sunderland boss declared recently. But that’s not so, says Republik of Mancunia’s Scott Patterson, who pulls no punches in his rebuttal...
Manchester United fans’ damning opinions of the FA Cup semi-final say so much about theirs of Louis van Gaal
Manchester United Some supporters have claimed they’d rather lose to Everton at Wembley if it means King Louis is dethroned, writes Scott Patterson – an eye-opening assessment of the Dutchman’s standing at Old Trafford...
Why Van Gaal isn't in Moyes' league when it comes to Man Utd failure
Manchester United Louis van Gaal has certainly been a disappointment at Old Trafford, but his predecessor was on another level, explains Scott Patterson...
Report: Manchester United fans bitterly divided over away tickets
Manchester United With a trip to Anfield up next, Scott Patterson reports on the unease felt among United supporters over ticketing at the club…
The Week In Manchester United: Mata maintains Red Devils' Champions League charge
The Week In... Republik of Mancunia writer Scott Patterson praises the Spaniard who kept the dream alive by saving Louis van Gaal's men at Norwich...
Rated! The Manchester United players Jose should sell - and who he must keep
Manchester United Paul Pogba's attracted most of the headlines related to United's transfer business this summer, but there's also likely to be some departures from Old Trafford this month. Scott Patterson runs the rule over the Red Devils' squad...
The Week In Manchester United: Van Gaal's neck still on the chopping block despite FA Cup triumph
The Week In... There has been little respite for the Dutchman despite him masterminding the Red Devils' first cup triumph since 2004, writes Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson...
15 key changes at Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement
Manchester United It's only been three years since the Scot's exit, but things are very different at Old Trafford. Thirty years on from his unveiling, Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson picks out some of the most significant alterations
Rated! How successful Van Gaal's debutants will be under Jose
Manchester United Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson provides the lowdown on those – 15 of them – who made their bow under the Dutchman, whose use of young players at Old Trafford was his one redeeming feature...
Special: Real Manchester United fans missing out on FA Cup final tickets and the FA's response
Manchester United Red Devils fans are unhappy at both the process and distribution of seats for the biggest match of the season, explains Republik of Mancunia...
The long road home: Why Pogba's joined Man United at the perfect time - and could be worth every penny
Paul Pogba The Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson examines the world-record transfer and explains why the Frenchman's exit in the first place may not have been a bad thing after all...
Chelsea fans' taunts won't bother Jose Mourinho – he's only ever loved himself anyway
Jose Mourinho Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson explains that the Portuguese's relationship with a fan base is usually just a means to an end
What would Fergie do? 7 big changes Sir Alex would make at Man United today
Manchester United The Scot was announced as United boss 30 years ago today – but it's never been the same since he left. Scott Patterson of Republik of Mancunia suggests solutions to the Red Devils' current problems based on what their ex-esteemed leader might have done
