SEASON 2024 : UPDATE!

SEASON 2024 : UPDATE!

United Confirmed the signing of Dirk Traub just before the pre season tour in July. The youngster has performed admirably and has shown good promise as a versatile midfielder, in the 8 appearances he has made so far.

United had a shaky start to the season, with a loss to Newcaslte in the Community shield. Since then however United have gone on a streak without defeat in all competitions. United are now back in pole position in the premier league table, but are level on points with Chelsea.

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United boss Alan McCready reflected on the season so far.

" We'll still getting into our stride. Some players have hit form early like Bryan DeConinck and Robinson, others are still finding their feet. So we have to be careful in this part of the season and perform consistently, and get results even if we arent playing in top gear yet. We've had some games like that. The draw against Chelsea, with Michael Doyle scoring the last gasp winner. It's all about stuff like that. The draw saved us a point and they all add up at the end of the season. We also expect some of last season's youngsters to play a bigger role this season. The back up striker slot is to be filled in by Sellier, Andy Welsh and Helder Neiva. Scardovi and Traub are going to have to step up and provide some midfield creativity. Overall its been a good start, lets see if the players can really turn it up a notch before christmas !"



So based on performances so far, heres our pick for young players to look out for this season.


Philippe Sellier, Age : 20, Position : AM/FC

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Sellier has been impressing in the United reserves for a couple of seasons now and scored 11 goals in 30 appearances for hull, during his loan spell there. Allthough many suitors approached Alan McCready this season with hopes of signing the twenty year old, Alan insisted, he would get playing time at united this season and would get his chance to impress. And how the youngster has taken that chance to heart. With 5 goals in eight appearances, including a hattrick against his ex club Olympique de Marseille in the champions league group stages this season. This could be the year Phillipe Sellier becomes a well known name in club football.


Frederik Mathijsen, Age : 20, Defender

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The young Norweigian, joined United from Viking in 2021. Since then hes spent a year in the United Reserves and a year on loan at MK Dons. It was his loan spell that caught the eye with 4 man of the match performances, in his eleven appearances. Having made 4 appearances for united including a recent start against Olympique de Marseille, Alan McCready seems to be happy with the youngster's progress. As Mathias Hristic exploded on to the scene last season, this season seems to be all set for another defender with tons of talent coming through the United ranks.

Andy Welsh, Age : 20 , striker

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Welsh is already a well known talent at old trafford. With 10 goals scored in 15 appearances last season, Welsh's talent is unquestionable. Alan McCready calls him the best english talent of his generation. What remains to be seen is whether he can fulfill his potential. Welsh has been earmarked for more appearances this season and if last season's performances are anything to go by, this should be a good season for United on the scoring charts.