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Wayne Barton

Chief Manchester United Correspondent

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United sign England youth international Karim Cassim from Manchester City
Manchester United have completed the signing of 17-year old central midfielder Karim Cassim from local rivals Manchester City. WAYNE BARTON shares the details.
24.09.26News
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Quartet withdraw from international duty
Benjamin Sesko became the latest Manchester United player to withdraw from international duty when he pulled out of the Slovenia squad owing to an ongoing shin problem. WAYNE BARTON looks at the four United players who have withdrawn from their national squads.
23.09.26News
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WAYNE BARTON ON MONDAY: Michael Carrick must be ruthless to turn the tide
Before Manchester United’s trip to Fulham, Michael Carrick stressed that fine margins had stood between his team’s start to the season being perceived as a good one rather than a poor one. WAYNE BARTON looks at the task ahead for the United boss.
21.09.26Opinion
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Carrick pressed on passion in presser
The fact that Michael Carrick was persistently pushed - three times, no less - on the topic of passion in his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match at Fulham is an illustration of the fact that this was the week many in the media have been waiting for. WAYNE BARTON examines the pre-match presser.
19.09.26News
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Just who at Old Trafford is preserving Manchester United's best interests?
Michael Carrick insisted that fine margins are responsible for Manchester United’s poor start to the season but for the first time it seemed as though he was under-estimating the situation. WAYNE BARTON dissects a dreadful week for Manchester United.
17.09.26Opinion
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Manchester United deserve more than another apology after derby VAR controversy
An apology arrived within hours of the final whistle, but it could not change the result. WAYNE BARTON examines the controversy surrounding Manchester City’s derby winner and why Manchester United have every right to feel aggrieved.
14.09.26News
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WAYNE BARTON ON MONDAY: Manchester United’s derby defeat exposed the same old problems
Another derby defeat, another sense of déjà vu. As Manchester City punished Manchester United’s shortcomings, WAYNE BARTON examines why supporters fear the club is repeating the same mistakes that have held it back for more than a decade.
14.09.26Opinion
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Stick or twist: how the derby presents the first tactical question asked of United this season
Manchester United’s visit to Manchester City presents more than a derby test. It is the first major tactical decision of Michael Carrick’s reign. WAYNE BARTON examines whether he should stick to his principles or return to the formula that worked so brilliantly in January.
11.09.26Analysis
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Michael Carrick deserves patience but Manchester United’s old problems remain
Michael Carrick is urging patience after Manchester United’s slow start to the season. But as familiar squad weaknesses resurface, WAYNE BARTON examines whether the club has really moved on from its old habits.
08.09.26Opinion
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The lost Sir Matt Busby interview
What would you ask Sir Matt Busby? In a remarkable interview recorded in 1979 and preserved in Tom Tyrrell’s archive, the Manchester United legend reflects on rebuilding Old Trafford, discovering the Busby Babes and shaping the club’s future. WAYNE BARTON uncovers a fascinating piece of history.
01.09.26Features
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Legend Alex Stepney backs Senne Lammens for success at Manchester United
Senne Lammens has quickly won admirers at Old Trafford. Now Manchester United great Alex Stepney tells WAYNE BARTON why he believes the Belgian has the talent and mentality to thrive, with Peter Schmeichel also convinced by his potential.
31.08.26News
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Manchester United’s ticketing crisis: how INEOS risked a revolt among supporters
From season ticket suspensions to supporter resignations, tensions at Manchester United continue to rise. WAYNE BARTON explores why this summer has become a defining test of the club’s relationship with its fans.
30.08.26Opinion
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Manchester United given tough Champions League return
European nights are back at Old Trafford and Manchester United have been handed a draw full of familiar foes and old memories. From Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid to Sporting and Villarreal, WAYNE BARTON explores the stories behind the fixtures.
29.08.26News
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Marcus Rashford faces a defining Manchester United future under Michael Carrick
Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United future hangs in the balance. With Barcelona still circling, Michael Carrick faces a difficult decision over how to use a player entering a defining stage of his Old Trafford career. WAYNE BARTON examines what comes next.
28.08.26Features
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Michael Carrick’s "more" call and the reality of United leadership
Michael Carrick has called for more from Manchester United, but WAYNE BARTON explains why expecting the manager to lead supporter unrest against the board is unrealistic as he settles into his new permanent role.
27.08.26News
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How Jack Walker blocked Alan Shearer’s agreed move to Manchester United
Alan Shearer was on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player in 1996. WAYNE BARTON explores Martin Edwards' revelatory account of how contract terms were agreed, until Blackburn chairman Jack Walker stepped in to redirect England's star striker to Newcastle United instead.
25.08.26History
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Manchester United pre-season defeat exposes transfer priorities
A pre-season loss to Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan exposed familiar flaws in defence and squad depth. WAYNE BARTON assesses Manchester United’s summer form, revealing why Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the board must act decisively in the final transfer window stretch to avoid repeating past mistakes.
16.08.26Opinion