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Rated! How successful Van Gaal's debutants will be under Jose
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Best Manchester United players: the 11 greatest of all time
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Manchester United The greatest Red Devils ever. Would you agree?

Why Michael Carrick is the wrong choice for Manchester United captain
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Manchester United Michael Carrick is Man United's most decorated player but, Scott Patterson argues, there's little benefit to him wearing the captain's armband

12 reasons why everybody hates… Manchester City
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Manchester City Manchester City fan Stephen Tudor has had his go; now Republik of Mancunia’s Scott Patterson fights back in the red corner

Farewell Ryan Giggs: Old Trafford says goodbye to a one-of-a-kind
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Manchester United The outgoing Manchester United assistant manager's feats are unlikely to ever be repeated, says the Republik of Mancunia. But hey, what a ride!

Ranked! Manchester United’s 15 best academy graduates of the last 25 years
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Manchester United Revamped by Fergie in the early '90s, the Old Trafford youth academy produced terrific players for United – and beyond

The Week In Manchester United: Another Premier League week ends in farce
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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 Van Gaal isn't in Moyes' league when it comes to Man Utd failure
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Manchester United Louis van Gaal has certainly been a disappointment at Old Trafford, but his predecessor was on another level, explains Scott Patterson...

The Week In Manchester United: Wem-ber-leeeey!
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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: Mata maintains Red Devils' Champions League charge
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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...

Why Manchester United aren't reliant on Zlatan – and a ban might actually work in their favour
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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

19 signs you're a proper Manchester United fan
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Manchester United The Old Trafford faithful live these on a near daily basis, says Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson...

David Moyes wasn’t mistreated at Manchester United – and here’s why
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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...

The Week In Manchester United: Martial musters yet another strike as Van Gaal's men produce
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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

The Week in Manchester United: Van Gaal's decision-making hits new low
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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...

The 5 big questions that will define Manchester United's 2016/17
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FFT Preview All change at Old Trafford: LVG out, Mourinho in, #Pogback. Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson ponders the main issues...

Why Wayne Rooney's bad week might be the best thing to happen to him in ages
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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

5 things I want to see at Manchester United in 2019/20
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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: Silver lining in sight for Van Gaal's men
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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...

"There’s no question about which of Manchester United’s two rivals fans are hoping lose out this season..."
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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

Manchester United fans’ damning opinions of the FA Cup semi-final say so much about theirs of Louis van Gaal
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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...