Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan

Sports Journalist · 275 articles

Joe is a writer at Dave.Sport with over one year of experience covering Manchester United and football history. Their work has been featured in the Football Writers’ Association and Football Park, specializing in personal insights and commentary on the game. Joe holds a journalism degree and was nominated for the Football Writers’ Association Hugh McIlvanney Young Sports Writer of the Year, and the Chartered Institute of Journalists Young Sports Writer of the Year. When not writing about football, they enjoy watching any sport, especially hurling, Gaelic football, cycling, and basketball. Follow Joe: https://x.com/JoeRyan1203, https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ryan-228b1218b/, https://joeryan.journoportfolio.com/

Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Keith Andrews gives bitter response to defeat
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Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Keith Andrews gives bitter response to defeat

Brentford boss Keith Andrews offered a curious assessment after his side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United. Goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko established control early, before Mathias Jensen struck late to inject tension into the closing stages. A nervy 10 minutes followed, but United, however, held firm. They now sit 13 points […]

Michael Carrick on Returning Manchester United to Champions League
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Michael Carrick on Returning Manchester United to Champions League

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick outlined his end-of-season objective: secure UEFA Champions League football, with the Englishman saying, “It’s certainly where [we] want to be.” It underlines just how dramatically fortunes can shift in football within a matter of months. When Ruben Amorim departed the club on January 4, the atmosphere around Carrington […]

Manchester United vs Brentford: Patrick Dorgu Returns
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Manchester United vs Brentford: Patrick Dorgu Returns

Patrick Dorgu is set to be included in Manchester United‘s squad for tonight’s Brentford clash. The Danish wing-back has remained sidelined since tearing his hamstring in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal. The setback arrived at the worst possible moment for Dorgu, who had—after 12 months—finally begun to showcase his potential under interim head coach […]

Fabrizio Romano Just Confirmed Manchester United First Summer Sale
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Fabrizio Romano Just Confirmed Manchester United First Summer Sale

Manchester United are now seriously weighing up the sale of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who has failed to make a lasting impression at Old Trafford during his 20 months at the club. While Ugarte has, at times, shown glimpses of his strengths in a United shirt, persistent inconsistencies have ultimately prevented him from establishing himself […]

Manchester United Star Matheus Cunha Names ‘Magical’ Barcelona Icon as Idol
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Manchester United Star Matheus Cunha Names ‘Magical’ Barcelona Icon as Idol

Manchester United star Matheus Cunha has named Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Neymar as his idols growing up. While Cunha has, of course, never shared the pitch with Ronaldinho, he and Neymar have featured together six times for Brazil. Though they have never started a match alongside one another—Cunha has entered from the bench in all […]

Manchester United Scout Watches Serie A ‘leader’
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Manchester United Scout Watches Serie A ‘leader’

Manchester United have expanded their scouting network as they search for new centre-backs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, this time locking in on Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. Juventus and Kalulu face AC Milan tonight—where the French defender spent five years of his career—with United scouts set to watch closely from afar. United already boast an […]

Manchester United and Arsenal Battling Serie A star
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Manchester United and Arsenal Battling Serie A star

Manchester United are firmly in the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Red Devils actively tracking the Brazilian. United could swoop for the Brazil international to replace another. Casemerio is set to leave when his contract expires in June, and the club are moving to reinforce the midfield with a host of new […]

Alan Shearer Urges Manchester United to give Michael Carrick a Unique Deal
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Alan Shearer Urges Manchester United to give Michael Carrick a Unique Deal

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has offered his thoughts on Manchester United’s managerial situation, insisting the club should not hand Michael Carrick a long-term contract, but instead opt for a shorter deal. Across just three months in charge, Carrick has revitalised not only the squad but the mood within the fanbase. A simply fantastic […]