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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Marcus Rashford on Manchester United: ‘Different managers, different ideas, different strategies in order to win… you end up in no man's land'
He was once considered Manchester's crown jewel of the red side. A local lad, who broke through for the senior side with a couple of early match-winning performances while still a teenager. But as the years went on, Manchester United and Marcus Rashford couldn't quite make it work. Last year in the Premier League, he made a mid-season switch to Aston Villa on loan. And now, this summer, he became the first Englishman to sign for Barcelona in the last 40 years after the legendary Gary Lineker. He has joined on loan, with the Spanish giants having the option to buy. Incidentally, it is in an interview with Lineker for 'Rest Is Football', that Rashford has opened up on the state United find themselves in after the turmoil of recent years. The 27-year-old reckons that the many managerial changes have put the club in 'no man's land.' One of the most popular – and most successful clubs in world football – have struggled since the retirement of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. 'People say we've been in a transition for years. To be in a transition, you have to start the transition. So it's like the actual transition's not started yet,' Rashford told Lineker and former England defender Micah Richards in a chat ahead of Barcelona's league season. 'To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. So this is the thing that I feel – it's not easy. Because if it's not going well, the fans demand [change]. But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is. I feel like we've had that many different managers and different ideas and different strategies in order to win … you end up in the middle of – you end up in no man's land.' Rashford was frozen out of the United lineup after the arrival of Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon, the latest in a consistent churn of management at the club. United have not won the Premier League title since 2012-13, the last season of Ferguson's career before he retired, while Liverpool have now equalled their tally of 20 league titles. United's managerial carousel since Ferguson's exit has included David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag, with each bringing vastly different playing styles. 'When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy,' Rashford said. 'They'd all understand the principles of playing the Man United way. Any team that's been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles. Whereas at times I feel like United have just been: we're hungry to win, so we'll always try to adapt and to sign players that fit this system.' 'But it's reactionary. If your direction's always changing, you can't expect to be able to win the league. Yeah, you might win some cup tournaments, but it's because you do have a good coach and you do have good players and you have match winners in your team – you're not there by accident. We've been way below where we deem United to be. But then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over the last six months – what do you expect?' Barcelona are coming off one of its best seasons in years, having won the league, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. They also went deep in the Champions League, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2019. In their second year under coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan club will try to add to its success from last season by boosting its squad with Rashford, who will be teaming up with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski in an attacking front that was one of the best in Europe last season. It led the scoring charts both in the Spanish league – with more than 100 goals – and in the Champions League. (With AP and Reuters inputs)
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Marcus Rashford says Man Utd ‘in no man's land' as transition ‘has not started'
Rashford, 27, left his boyhood club for a season-long loan at Barcelona last month, having finished the previous season with Aston Villa after falling out of favour following Amorim's arrival and a December interview in which the England international said he was seeking a 'new challenge'. United laboured to a 15th-placed finish under the Portuguese head coach last term, their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League era, but Rashford said the club's problems run much deeper as they have tried six different permanent managers, each with a different approach, since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Rashford said: 'We have been way below where we deem United to be but then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over these last six months, what do you expect? 🚨 Rashford Ep is Now LIVE! 🚨 🏴 The 2nd English Player At Barca👏 Getting Back To His Best 🤔 What Does Success Look Like?@GaryLineker & @MicahRichards is joined by @MarcusRashford in this exclusive interview ahead of his new season at Barcelona in the latest show below 👇 — The Rest Is Football (@RestIsFootball) August 13, 2025 'People say that we've been in a transition for years but to be in a transition you have to start a transition. The actual transition has not started yet. 'When Liverpool went through this, they got (Jurgen) Klopp, they stuck with him. They didn't win in the beginning. People only remember his final few years when he was competing with (Manchester) City and winning the biggest trophies. 'To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. It's not easy to do. But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is. We've had that many different managers, different ideas and different strategies to win that you end up in no man's land.' Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority share in the club in late 2023, his Ineos group has taken control of football operations and sought to implement a clearer plan. This summer they have spent more than £200million to bring in forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. But Rashford said United have forgotten the principles instilled by Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups during a 26-year reign at Old Trafford. Rashford fell out of favour at United under Ruben Amorim (Martin Rickett/PA) 'When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy,' Rashford said. 'So you could pick players from 15 years, a full generation, and they'd all understand the principles of playing the Manchester United way. 'Any team that has been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles. 'At times, United were hungry to win… but it was reactionary. If your direction is always changing, you can't expect to win the league.' Rashford made 426 appearances for United, scoring 138 goals and providing 42 assists, but appears to have played his last game for the club, with Barcelona's loan deal including an option to buy which reportedly stands at 35 million euros.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Marcus Rashford Calls Out Manchester United's Lack Of Plan And Direction: 'We Have Been Way Below...'
Last Updated: Since Alex Ferguson's departure as manager, Manchester United have failed to contend for the Premier League title or the Champions League. Marcus Rashford criticised Manchester United's lack of strategy, describing it as leaving the English giants in 'no man's land" after he joined Barcelona on loan. The 27-year-old, who made 426 appearances for United after progressing through the club's academy, departed Old Trafford in January for a loan spell at Aston Villa following a fallout with new manager Ruben Amorim. United endured their worst season since being relegated in 1973/74, finishing 15th in the Premier League and failing to qualify for European competition. Rashford attributes United's issues to the instability resulting from appointing six different managers since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. 'We have been way below where we deem United to be but then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over these last six months, what do you expect?" Rashford told the Rest Is Football podcast. 'When Liverpool went through this, they got (Jurgen) Klopp, they stuck with him. They didn't win in the beginning. People only remember his final few years when he was competing with (Manchester) City and winning the biggest trophies. To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. It's not easy to do. But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is. 'We've had that many different managers, different ideas and different strategies to win that you end up in no man's land." Since Ferguson's departure, United have failed to contend for the Premier League title or the Champions League. Rashford remains one of the few success stories for the Red Devils during this period. After debuting as an 18-year-old in 2016, he scored 138 goals for the club, winning two FA Cups and two League Cups. He believes the winning culture established during Ferguson's 27-year tenure has faded. 'When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy," Rashford added. 'Any team that has been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles. At times, United were hungry to win… but it was reactionary. If your direction is always changing, you can't expect to win the league." Rashford seems to have played his last game for United, with his move to Spanish champions Barcelona including an option to buy for a reported 35 million euros (£30 million, $41 million). With AFP Inputs Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Man Utd in ‘no man's land' due to lack of plan, says Rashford
Manchester: Marcus Rashford decried Manchester United's lack of strategy as leaving the English giants in 'no man's land' after joining Barcelona on loan. The 27-year-old, who played 426 times for United after coming through the club's academy, left Old Trafford in January for a loan spell at Aston Villa after falling out of favour with new manager Ruben Amorim. United went on to have their worst season since being relegated in 1973/74 as they finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for European competition. Rashford believes the root of United's problems is in the instability caused by appointing six different managers since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. 'We have been way below where we deem United to be but then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over these last six months, what do you expect?' Rashford told the Rest Is Football podcast. 'When Liverpool went through this, they got (Jurgen) Klopp, they stuck with him. They didn't win in the beginning. People only remember his final few years when he was competing with (Manchester) City and winning the biggest trophies. 'To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. It's not easy to do. But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is. 'We've had that many different managers, different ideas and different strategies to win that you end up in no man's land.' United have failed to even contend for the Premier League title or the Champions League since Ferguson's departure. Rashford is one of the few success stories for the Red Devils in that time. After breaking into the team as an 18-year-old in 2016, he went on to score 138 goals for the club, winning two FA Cups and two League Cups. However, he believes the winning culture embedded during Ferguson's 27-year tenure has been worn away. 'When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy,' Rashford added. 'Any team that has been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles. 'At times, United were hungry to win... but it was reactionary. If your direction is always changing, you can't expect to win the league.' Rashford appears to have played his last game for United with his move to Spanish champions Barca containing a option to buy for a reported 35 million euros (£30 million, $41 million). — AFP
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Marcus Rashford says Man Utd ‘in no man's land' as transition ‘has not started'
Rashford, 27, left his boyhood club for a season-long loan at Barcelona last month, having finished the previous season with Aston Villa after falling out of favour following Amorim's arrival and a December interview in which the England international said he was seeking a 'new challenge'. United laboured to a 15th-placed finish under the Portuguese head coach last term, their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League era, but Rashford said the club's problems run much deeper as they have tried six different permanent managers, each with a different approach, since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Rashford said: 'We have been way below where we deem United to be but then if you take a step back, which I've been able to do, especially over these last six months, what do you expect? 🚨 Rashford Ep is Now LIVE! 🚨 🏴 The 2nd English Player At Barca👏 Getting Back To His Best 🤔 What Does Success Look Like?@GaryLineker & @MicahRichards is joined by @MarcusRashford in this exclusive interview ahead of his new season at Barcelona in the latest show below 👇 — The Rest Is Football (@RestIsFootball) August 13, 2025 'People say that we've been in a transition for years but to be in a transition you have to start a transition. The actual transition has not started yet. 'When Liverpool went through this, they got (Jurgen) Klopp, they stuck with him. They didn't win in the beginning. People only remember his final few years when he was competing with (Manchester) City and winning the biggest trophies. 'To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. It's not easy to do. But this is where I speak about being realistic with what your situation is. We've had that many different managers, different ideas and different strategies to win that you end up in no man's land.' Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority share in the club in late 2023, his Ineos group has taken control of football operations and sought to implement a clearer plan. This summer they have spent more than £200million to bring in forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. But Rashford said United have forgotten the principles instilled by Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups during a 26-year reign at Old Trafford. 'When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy,' Rashford said. 'So you could pick players from 15 years, a full generation, and they'd all understand the principles of playing the Manchester United way. 'Any team that has been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles. 'At times, United were hungry to win… but it was reactionary. If your direction is always changing, you can't expect to win the league.' Rashford made 426 appearances for United, scoring 138 goals and providing 42 assists, but appears to have played his last game for the club, with Barcelona's loan deal including an option to buy which reportedly stands at 35 million euros.
