Republik of Mancunia

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

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 Revamped by Fergie in the early '90s, the Old Trafford youth academy produced terrific players for United – and beyond

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

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

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

Manchester United The Old Trafford faithful live these on a near daily basis, says Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson...

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

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

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

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

Manchester United With a trip to Anfield up next, Scott Patterson reports on the unease felt among United supporters over ticketing at the club…

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...

FFT Preview All change at Old Trafford: LVG out, Mourinho in, #Pogback. Republik of Mancunia's Scott Patterson ponders the main issues...

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...

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 The outgoing Manchester United assistant manager's feats are unlikely to ever be repeated, says the Republik of Mancunia. But hey, what a ride!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...  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...

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...