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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Four

March 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Rodney McCain

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I still can't believe it...👀

If my kid doesn't put that ball across the box in his school game this evening, I'll be absolutely livid with him...imagine watching a "professional" player who is RIGHT-FOOTED (!) refuse to play that in, instead cutting back onto his weaker foot. Unbelievable. Dalot is

March 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM

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The 4th part of a short series on #TommyDocherty at Manchester United.

Today we reflect on season 1975-76, as the Doc brought his exciting young side back up to Division One.

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We will reflect on season 1975-76, as Tommy led his young, energetic United team back into Division One, having suffered an unthinkable relegation at the conclusion of season 1973-74.

March 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM

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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Three

March 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM

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BUY ONE!! (You may find a piece entitled “Saving the Titanic” in there which was penned by someone I know… 😉)
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RedNews @rednews.bsky.social · Mar 2

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March 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Rodney McCain

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If you want to relive BETTER days following United, here you go!

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Tommy Docherty was not so perturbed by relegation that he felt the need to “rip it up and start again”. He knew he had the nucleus of a very decent side with the younger players already at United; …

February 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM

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But I don’t know anyone who writes articles for that fanzine, so why should I buy it….??

Yes, you do know someone who writes for it… 😉

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February 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM

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February 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM

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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Three

February 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Rodney McCain

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The 3rd part of a short series on #TommyDocherty
at Manchester United.

Today we reflect on season 1974-75, spent in Div Two; could Tommy secure promotion at the first attempt?

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Tommy Docherty was not so perturbed by relegation that he felt the need to “rip it up and start again”. He knew he had the nucleus of a very decent side with the younger players already at United; …

February 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Just a huge thanks Reds for the real support (readers, sellers, contributors) to get us to another issue of RedNews at the printers. Means a lot.

It's not a closed shop, new/old welcome. We have 5 Reds writing in the new mag who have never written before, alongside the regulars.

February 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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It’s getting to the stage where I might actually have to write a piece explaining to United fans just why it is that Sir Jim Ratcliffe/Ineos SHOULDN’T, under any circumstances, fund any further improvements @ManUtd, until such time as the REAL reasons were now in the shite big-time time agree to

February 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM

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“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Two

February 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Rodney McCain

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Devastating news. #PaddyBarclay was a GIANT amongst his peers, revered. His passion & knowledge of the game was unsurpassed; his writing as good as anyone who ever held a pen.

As a sometime writer, I adored the man. He made time for everyone; even amateurs like me.

Deepest sympathy to his family.

February 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Rodney McCain

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In case you missed it…

#MUFC #ManchesterUnited #TommyDocherty #UTFR #ManUnited 🔴⚪️⚫️

Rodney McCain @rodneymccain.bsky.social · Feb 11

The second part of a short series on #TommyDocherty at #ManchesterUnited. Today we reflect on his second season, 1973-74; surely it couldn't be worse than the turbulent first season?

Shares appreciated! #MUFC

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The fact that United had come so close to falling through the trapdoor at the end of the 1972-73 season should have had the warning bells sounding all around M16 that summer. Urgent action was need…

“The Doc” at Old Trafford- Part Two

February 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM

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Three RedNews' left this season.

+ hopefully 7 mags next season if we can make target with sub campaign starting in April.

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February 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Rodney McCain

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The second part of a short series on #TommyDocherty at #ManchesterUnited. Today we reflect on his second season, 1973-74; surely it couldn't be worse than the turbulent first season?

Shares appreciated! #MUFC

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The fact that United had come so close to falling through the trapdoor at the end of the 1972-73 season should have had the warning bells sounding all around M16 that summer. Urgent action was need…

February 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Rodney McCain

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Fulham at home in the FA Cup 5th Round…

Of course the Cheats got Plymouth at home. 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️😡

February 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM

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#JadonSancho? Couldn’t give a toss about anything he says, anything he does or anything he posts.

Why? Because HE ISN’T OUR PROBLEM ANYMORE! 🤷🏼‍♂️

Thanks @ChelseaFC 😉😎😁👌🏻🍻

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#MUFC #ManchesterUnited @ManUtd

February 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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