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Lisandro Martínez, Manchester United criticism and the Butt of the joke

In today’s Football Daily: Chatty men on podcasts and some Old Trafford beef

The Guardian - UK

‘Grow Up’—Man Utd Legends Continue Explicit Feud With Lisandro Martinez

The Argentine had argued his critics should front up and talk to his face.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Scholes warns Lisandro Martinez he must handle criticism as Man Utd player

Scholes and his fomer United teammate Nicky Butt joked that Erling Haaland would run with Martinez under his arm like ‘a little toddler’ ahead of the Manchester derby

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It’s easy to see why Man United feel liberated – but here comes the hard part

Under Michael Carrick, Old Trafford will have to go through a process of deAmorimisation – but there is a lopsided look to a squad that requires another rebuilding job

The Independent UK

‘Come to My House’—Man Utd Star Hits Out at Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt Criticism

It’s become fashionable for former players to take swipes at United’s current crop.

Sports Illustrated

Lisandro Martínez hits back at Scholes and Manchester United punditocracy

Lisandro Martínez has criticised Paul Scholes for mocking him on a podcast but not directly to the Manchester United defender’s face

The Guardian - UK

Man United’s Lisandro Martinez: Paul Scholes should come to my house and criticise me to my face

Scholes and his fomer United teammate Nicky Butt joked that Erling Haaland would run with Martinez under his arm like ‘a little toddler’ ahead of the Manchester derby

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‘Every time a manager got sacked, it was always, “Scholesy, are you going to do the Oldham job?” I thought, “F**king hell, go on then, I’ll give it a crack”’ Paul Scholes recalls his spell in charge of his boyhood club

The boyhood Oldham fan could only resist the call from Boundary Park for so long…

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‘I was in the ambulance – Rita walked past and went, “Oh, Nicky are you OK?” I said, “I’ll be all right, don’t worry!” And then she gave me a kiss on the cheek’ Nicky Butt on his Rita Ora run-in

The former Manchester United man has played in some eventful charity matches

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Manchester United legend slams Ruben Amorim and his excuses as fallout from Old Trafford exit continues

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes was not the biggest fan of recently-departed Old Trafford boss Ruben Amorim

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‘Scholesy was a phenomenal footballer and when people of Zidane’s ilk say things like that about you, it’s not just some s**t player, is it?’ Nicky Butt on Zidane’s Paul Scholes compliment

The former Juventus and Real Madrid icon was a huge admirer of the ex-Manchester United midfielder

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‘Two rough lads like us becoming Manchester United legends? I’d have said, “No chance, you’re taking the piss.” We got lucky’ Paul Scholes on becoming an Old Trafford great with Nicky Butt

Manchester United's Class of '92 have gone down in club folklore

FourFourTwo

Ruben Amorim Hits Back at Criticism From Former Man Utd Stars

Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane are among those to have criticised.

Sports Illustrated

Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling

Paul Scholes does not believe Amorim is “the right man” for the club.

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The Guardian - UK

Ruben Amorim would be ‘really pleased’ if Kobbie Mainoo considers loan move

The Manchester United head coach said of a possible short-term move for the midfielder Kobbie Mainoo: ‘I will be pleased … I just want my players happy’

Evening Standard

Paul Scholes tells £80m Manchester United 'superstar' to join Chelsea

Ruben Amorim continues to use midfielder sporadically this season

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‘I didn’t actually mind playing on the left - but with England it was different, I just wasn’t enjoying playing for England. Do I regret stopping early? Yeah, I probably do’ Paul Scholes on why he REALLY retired from international duty

The former Manchester United midfielder turned out 66 times for the Three Lions

Sports Illustrated

Ruben Amorim Blasted by Paul Scholes for Laughing Off Man Utd Misfit

Scholes delivered an expletive response to Amorim’s answers after Man Utd’s 1–1 draw with West Ham.

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The Independent UK

Kobbie Mainoo ‘being ruined’ by Ruben Amorim treatment, says Paul Scholes

Mainoo is still waiting for his first Premier League start of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Bruno Fernandes Overtakes Man Utd Legend With Staggering Achievement

The Portuguese midfielder assisted the match-winner against Crystal Palace.

FourFourTwo

‘He only said what everyone was thinking. They’d sold the superstars and we were little spotty-faced kids coming into the team’ Nicky Butt on Alan Hansen’s ‘you can’t win anything with kids’

The former Match of the Day pundit’s one-liner would go down in history

Sports Illustrated

Paul Scholes Ranks Man Utd’s Top Three Midfield Transfer Targets

Scholes also offered up an unorthodox alternative solution to Man Utd’s midfield woes.

Sports Illustrated

Ashley Cole Blames Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea Legends for England’s Golden Generation Failings

A generation of world class players should have put England on top of the world in the 2000s.

Evening Standard

Arne Slot slammed for 'classless' antics as Liverpool hold 'emergency' talks

Manager’s behaviour in May blamed for starting the club’s current malaise

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NEW ISSUE: The ultimate Gazza interview! United legends Scholes and Butt, Kenny Dalglish, Keane vs McCarthy, Zlatan’s greatest night and Sean Dyche’s top dance moves

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday November 13

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