Salty Beef Extracts: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and more
Disgruntled former staff at Old Trafford have their say
Manchester United are in a really bad place. On the pitch, they're drifting towards a relegation battle. Off it? Well, that's where it's getting even more unpleasant.
The Red Devils welcomed the investment and leadership of Jim Ratcliffe. Unfortunately, people within the club who've worked for decades for a pittance are now learning that Ratcliffe is a world-class bastard.
That's outlined first-hand in one of this week's linked articles. We also visit Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Germany and everywhere Daniel Storey has been this season.
I've visited half of English football's 92 grounds - these are my highlights (i)
Newcastle United, Geordie identity and the strangest trophy drought in sport (i)
'I was a Man Utd steward for 24 years but Ratcliffe's treatment made me quit' (i)
Tottenham have to face the truth about Son Heung-min (i)
‘Why are they destroying this?’: the battle for Germany’s Fanprojekte (The Guardian)
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham - What it means (Archie RT)
2024 table: Premier League & EFL (Experimental 361)
BBC Scotland to increase SPFL coverage in 2025 (BBC Sport)
Why have Aberdeen 'fallen off a cliff' in last seven games? (BBC Sport)
SoccerBible's Top 20 Boots Of 2024 (SoccerBible)
adidas Reveal New Real Madrid CNY Collection (SoccerBible)
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