Welcome to the Sligo Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club, we will update you with all the latest news from the Sligo Branch of Manchester United Supporters Club.

 

Premier League:

Defeat away to Watford on Saturday left United reeling and managerless as they hit a brick wall, again.

The game was only a few minutes old when McTominay conceded a penalty which De Gea saved only for the rebound to be knocked in. VAR ordered a retake as the scorer had encroached into the box, unbelievably De Gea saved again, this time the ball was cleared.

The let off didn't wake up United and Watford continued to threaten, before taking the lead on 28 mins thanks to United old boy Josh King and Sarr doubled their lead on 44mins. 

Van de Beek, came on at half time and injected a bit of freshness into the side and when Ronaldo selflessly nodded down for him he headed home to give United hope. United did create enough chances in the 2nd half when Maguire got a 2nd yellow for taking down Cleverly after he was caught doddering on the ball it was always going to an uphill battle. 

Watford sealed the win, and Ole's fate, with 2 injury time goals.

 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Following a very poor string of performances and results Ole has left his role as United manager. It is not unexpected, and something needed to be done. However, let's not forget the lift he gave us when he came in to replace Mourinho almost 3 years ago. We had some great nights, great wins and no doubt heartbreaking defeats.

Michael Carrick is going to take charge until an Interm manager is put in place untill the end of the season. 

 

Champions League: United, post Ole, with Michael Carrick in the hot seat beat Villarreal in a tight game away on Matchday 5. Carrick set United up to keep it tight at the back, which they did, although De Gea was called into action a few times to many. The changes were made on 66mins when Rashford and Fernandes came un to lift United and set them on the front foot. Fred forced an error on 78mins and Ronaldo lifted the ball over the stranded keeper to give United the lead. Right on 90mins Fred again won the ball deep, fed Rashford who squared for Fernandes to toe poke it on to Sancho for him to fire the ball into the net off the underside of the crossbar and secure the points.

That win was enough to see United through to the knock out stages but couppled with a 3-3 draw between Young Boys & Atalanta United progress as group winner, with a game to spare. 

The Group Fixtures are as follows:

Wed 8 Dec United v Young Boys 

 

Match Tickets: A small number of match tickets are available for the following games:

v Brighton 18 December

v Burnley 28 December

v Wolves 1 January

 

to qualify for match tickets you must be a registered member, you can register and buy membership at manutd.com/membership, get in touch if interested. 

 

League Cup: United lost at home to West Ham on Wed 22 September and exited the League Cup.

Ole made 11 changes for this game, giving valuable minutes to players but a poor start saw West Ham take the lead on 9mins and despite an improvement in the performance with pleanty of chance created United couldn't find the equalizer.

 

 

2021/22 Memberships:

With the new season under way we ask for all outstanding member to renew their membership asap. Any person interested in attending a game this season, you must become a member.

United have 2 types of Membership, (Premium is SOLD OUT), Full & Lite Membership for the upcoming 2021/22 season

Premium Membership Pack

Full Membership Pack

Adult Pack (over 16 years of age) includes Beanie Hat, Scarf, Laptop sticker & Pinbadge,

Junior Pack for 11-15 year olds Includes: Rucksack, snood, bluetooth headphones, keyring, pen and pin badge

                    for 5 10 year olds Includes: Drawstring bag, sports bottle, filled pencil tin and bag buddy

                    for 1 - 4 year olds Includes: Rucksack, pop-up goal, mini football and door plaque

Also included with each pack: Digital Membership Card, Digital 2020/21 Yearbook, Home Match Ticket Access, Away Match Ticket Access, European Away Access, Digital Matchday Programme, Museum & Tour Discount of 50%, Red Café Discount of 10%, Megastore & United Direct Discount (exclusions apply) 10%.

Full Membership prices:

Adults (18 +): € 55.00

Young Adults aged 16 and 17 years : € 50.00

Children under 16 years: €35.00

Over sixty-five : € 50.00

above - Adult pack