Steven Railston
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Steven Railston
@stevenrailston.bsky.social
Senior Manchester United writer @MENnewsdesk Contact: steven.railston@reachplc.com. My views.
Eddie Thomas was voted as United’s biggest fan by the Manchester Evening News in 2006.

19 years later, I visited his home and he showed me the Red Room, which is remarkable.

You won’t regret reading this article #mufc

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I am United's biggest fan - the hidden room in my house is jaw dropping
Eddie Thomas was voted as Man Utd's biggest fan in 2006 and the MEN were invited into his home again in 2025.
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February 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"He lifted the dark clouds after Munich. He brought light to the stadium again," a United fan told me outside Old Trafford today. Denis Law was a special person and he won't be forgotten #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'We're a special club' - United bid a classy farewell to the legendary Denis Law
Denis Law's funeral procession passed Old Trafford before heading to Manchester Cathedral on Tuesday afternoon.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Amad has been United’s best player this season, but he became a man on loan with Sunderland. Corry Evans was Sunderland’s captain and he spoke to me about Amad’s talent, his personality and what Jonny (his brother) has told him about the winger #mufc

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'He was unstoppable at times' - how Amad became United's most exciting player
Amad is thriving at Man Utd this season and a brilliant loan spell with Sunderland in 2022/23 has been key to his development.
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February 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
United youngster Godwill Kukonki has been approached to represent Congo's international team #mufc

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United rising star receives exciting offer after 'impressing' Ruben Amorim
Godwill Kukonki has been promoted to Man Utd's first-team training by Ruben Amorim and has a bright future ahead.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Kobbie Mainoo wants to stay at his boyhood club amid talks over a new contract stalling #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Kobbie Mainoo stance on his United future revealed amid growing PSR concerns
Man Utd opened talks over a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo last year but talks have stalled between both parties.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
United youngster Ethan Ennis is joining Doncaster Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Manchester United agree first loan departure of January transfer window
Man Utd are considering loan offers for academy players in this window and the first outgoing has been agreed.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
United academy big read 🗞️

🔺 What is happening with Amass?
🔺 Collyer and Gore situation
🔺 Some brilliant performances
🔺 Amorim influence to come
🔺 Changes from Ineos

Read my half-season review article, which includes some exclusive tidbits #mufc
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Ineos changes and hidden gem - inside story of Man United's academy this season
There have been some changes around Man United's academy but they remain a special club for youth development.
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December 21, 2024 at 9:43 AM
United youngster Ethan Ennis is attracting interest ahead of the January transfer window #mufc

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Manchester United winger attracting interest ahead of January window
Man Utd are set to sanction loans for academy players in the January window and Ethan Ennis is attracting interest.
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December 17, 2024 at 12:51 PM
I spoke to Harry Maguire in the mixed zone after yesterday’s special win. He bullied Erling Haaland and said about his contract situation: “All the signs are positive at the moment.” #mufc
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'In their hands' - Maguire breaks silence on his future after derby victory
Harry Maguire started against Man City in the Manchester derby and delivered a brilliant performance for Man Utd.
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December 16, 2024 at 2:55 PM
What happened after the Manchester derby: Mason Mount receiving a cuddle, rapper Aitch congratulating Kobbie Mainoo and a delighted Bruno Fernandes pulling a silly face behind Harry Maguire as he spoke to a few of us #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
I saw a heartbroken United player need a cuddle - despite stunning win vs City
Man Utd's players were in high spirits as they left the Etihad but one player needed a cuddle as he left the stadium.
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December 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox made a private business trip to Adidas' headquarters in Germany this week. More detail below #mufc
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What happened on Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox's private business trip
Man Utd played in the Czech Republic on Thursday night and Berrada and Wilcox visited Germany before the game.
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December 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM
I can confirm Godwill Kukonki has been included in United’s squad to face Arsenal.

Also, Harry Amass was absent for the U21s last night due to a dead leg and not because he’d travelled with the first-team to London #mufc

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United include 16-year old-talent in Premier League squad for first time
Man Utd are set to play Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night and a 16-year-old will be in the squad.
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December 4, 2024 at 9:53 AM
🔺 Amorim’s ruthless reaction
🔺 Appreciation for Mainoo
🔺 Dalot still learning
🔺 The set-piece situation
🔺 The ticket protest

Yesterday’s moments you might have missed #mufc

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I saw Amorim's angry reaction - it taught us something about the United boss
Man Utd won 4-0 against Everton on Sunday and here are the moments you might have missed from the game.
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December 2, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Ruben Amorim on Amad: "He was really good again. He’s in a great moment and that moment started with Ruud." #mufc

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Amorim praises Van Nistelrooy after Manchester United 4-0 win vs Everton
Man Utd won 4-0 against Everton in the Premier League and Amad provided two assists in the second half.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Ruben Amorim agreed Marcus Rashford showed that "he wanted it" against Everton this afternoon #mufc

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Ruben Amorim makes Marcus Rashford claim after Manchester United win
Marcus Rashford scored twice in Man Utd's comfortable win over Everton and Ruben Amorim was asked about his display.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:27 PM
“It’s been an absolute smack in the teeth.”

Thanks to the MUFC Local Supporters’ Club for speaking to me about the ticket price hike.

There is a protest planned on Sunday and United must make a U-turn #mufc

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'Kick in the teeth' - Ratcliffe must make U-turn after United ticket price hike
Man Utd have increased ticket prices without consulting fans and a protest is planned before the Everton game.
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November 29, 2024 at 12:19 PM
As agreed when Chido Obi-Martin moved to United in the summer, he has signed a professional contract today on his 17th birthday #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
United wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin signs first professional contract
Man Utd signed Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal in the summer and he's hit the ground running in the academy.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:43 AM
United youngster Jack Kingdon is in contention to be included in the Europa League squad to face Bodo/Glimt on Thursday #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
United considering including exciting youngsters in Europa League squad
Man Utd play Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday and youngsters could be named in the squad.
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November 26, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Andre Onana has been United’s best player this season and it was great to hear his name chanted by the away support at Portman Road #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Man United's best player in 2024/25 season is not who everyone predicted
Andre Onana is having a brilliant season and delivered another strong performance for Man Utd against Ipswich.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM
I spoke to Diogo Dalot in the mixed zone yesterday and he praised the ‘demanding’ Ruben Amorim. The article also includes some context on why he’s not been at his best #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
United star reveals four instructions he received from 'demanding' Ruben Amorim
Man Utd drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday and Diogo Dalot spoke in the mixed zone.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:25 PM
🔺 Amorim's body language
🔺 Ganacho's instructions
🔺 Two new chants
🔺 Pre-match routine
🔺 Kukonki makes the trip

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I spotted Amorim copying Guardiola during Man United draw vs Ipswich
Man Utd drew 1-1 with Ipswich on Sunday and here are the moments you might have missed from the game.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Ruben Amorim from the embargoed section: “I can be ruthless when I have to be. I’m not the kind of guy who wants to show he’s the boss. I think they will feel it in the small details.” #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'I can be ruthless' - Amorim fires warning that cannot be ignored at Man United
Ruben Amorim held his first Man Utd press conference on Friday and made a strong impression at Carrington.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:36 PM
“He was the only coach who left me with a headache at the end of the first week.”

I spoke to one of Ruben Amorim’s former players and a Portuguese coach who observed his rise to provide insight into his journey.

The Amorim era has begun 🇵🇹 #mufc

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'He gave me a headache' - why rivals will fear exciting Ruben Amorim at United
Ruben Amorim has begun work at Man Utd and the MEN have been told why he's such an exciting appointment.
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November 23, 2024 at 10:41 AM
There seem to be question marks around options at centre-back and United youngster Jack Kingdon took part in first-team training today #mufc www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/footba...
Exciting young defender included in Man United training ahead of Ipswich
Man Utd take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday and a few youngsters could make the squad.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Manchester United’s new head coach #mufc
November 22, 2024 at 2:51 PM