We are over the moon to announce that the much-loved Manchester Remembers charity football match is back for 2024 and The Manc have once again been proudly chosen as media partners.
Now into its third year, the celebrity-driven charity game which honours those lost in the 2017 Manchester Arena attacks tragedy and raises money for their families and charities set up in their name, is one of the most heartwarming events of the entire calendar.
Returning to Oldham Athletic‘s Boundary Park for the second year, with the club welcoming the Manchester Remembers teams with arms wide opens as the hosts for the very first time in 2023, this year’s fixtures is scheduled for Sunday, 28 July and we already know it is going to be a wonderful day.
Set up by Oldham lads Paul Corrigan and former police officer turned firefighter Aaron Lee, who was a first responder on the night of the attack, these two proud Mancs — along with the help of many other passionate volunteers who hold the cause close to their hearts — have created something truly special.
Last year’s event saw so many famous faces taking part, from the likes of Rick Hatton, Jason Manford, ex-Premier League stars Danny Simpson and Wes Brown, to soap stars Jay Kontzle and Danny Miller, local chef Simon Wood and comedian Lloyd Griffiths, the lineup drew huge crowds into the stadium.
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Even old football legends like Peter Reid took a break from management to pull on their boots for a spell and it was a huge success, serving not only as an inspiring community-driven occassion for locals but something people from all over the region and beyond could rally around, we couldn’t be prouder.
With live music before kick-off and during half-time, not to mention plenty more planned to keep people entertained throughout the day, the 2024 Manchester Remembers charity match is a real family-friendly event and, hopefully, we’ll get a perfect sunny day to boot.
The Manc team will, of course, be attending on the day and sharing more info as and when we have it — as well as hosting the livestream of the match on our Facebook page, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled in lead up to July.
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You can grab tickets HERE and we hope to see you there!
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Manchester United announce signing of new women’s striker Lea Schüller
Danny Jones
Manchester United Women have revealed another new player, officially announcing the signing of German striker Lea Schüller.
The experienced forward joins the Man United women’s team from reigning Frauen-Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, having spent half a decade with the seven-time winners.
Schuller is the third deal done in just a matter of a few days, following another European international, Hanna Lundkvist, who will officially join up with the team on 1 January.
Unveiled on Monday, 29 December, the 28-year-old made more than a century of appearances for Bayern and helped them to four of those titles, as well as a Women’s DFB-Pokal German cup.
Safe to say she arrived in Manchester with a fair bit of pedigree.
Also scoring over 100 goals in her five years with the club, as well as 54 goals in 82 appearances for Germany, with whom she finished as runners-up when England defeated them in the Euro 2022 final.
Speaking in her first official club statement, Schüller said: “From the first conversations that I had with Marc and the club, the ambitions of everyone here were very clear. I still have so much that I want to achieve in my career, and I know that Manchester United is the perfect club to join.
“I feel that the team’s style of football will really suit my game; I hope my qualities and experience can help us to achieve our aims both in England and in the Champions League.”
The club is definitely having a productive recruitment period as promised, with Marc Skinner looking to bring in even more before the end of the January transfer window.
As for Schüller, she has signed a contract until June 2029, and you can expect Skinner and his coaching staff to start introducing her into their offensive line around her very soon.
Matt Johnson, Director of Women’s Football at Manchester United, went on to add: “Lea’s goalscoring record is phenomenal, her style of play will give our attack an exciting new dimension. We are delighted to add a player of her pedigree to the group.
“Lea’s winning mentality and experience will really help our young and ambitious team as we continue to grow together and compete across domestic and European competitions.”
You can see her first full interview as a Man United Women’s star down below.
The Olympic bronze medallist should contribute plenty.
VAR audio requested as Nottingham Forest prepare complaint after Man City defeat
Danny Jones
Nottingham Forest have requested that the VAR audio from their game against Manchester City be released, as they are considering launching a formal complaint following the defeat.
Forest hosted Man City at home this past weekend and went on to lose 2-1.
However, Sean Dyche’s side are said to be ‘extremely unhappy’ with some of the refereeing decisions made by first official, Rob Jones, on the day.
As a result, they are now asking the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to share some of the conversations between on-pitch officials and the VAR team at Stockley Park in West London.
"I'm scratching my head and I can't believe it!" 😳
Sean Dyche wasn't happy with the officiating in their loss to Man City 😬
As you can see, Dyche initially said that “there’s no point” in pushing the refs on their performance, as he feels they usually only “get in trouble”, but it looks as though his employers have advocated for him.
Nottingham Forest had a problem with the final call in a number of instances during the festive fixture on Saturday, 27 December, but none more so than in one key moment.
The manager and his coaching team felt that Rayan Cherki’s 83rd-minute winner should have been cancelled out following a foul by Nico O’Reilly on Morgan Gibbs-White in the preceding corner, which may have prevented Cherki from scoring another decisive finish.
Dyche also argued that another City defender, Ruben Dias, was due a second yellow card and therefore dismissal from the pitch for a challenge after the break, but there was ultimately nothing doing.
You can see the collision here:
"I do have sympathy for Sean Dyche… it is a second yellow card!"
Ref Watch discuss whether Ruben Dias should have been sent off against Nottingham Forest. pic.twitter.com/dxTYmGsEqZ
According to Sky Sports News, Nottingham have already requested more information from the refereeing body, with this not being the first time they’ve felt hard done by.
As they put it, the hope/belief is that raising the issue could help “start a broader discussion around officiating this season.”
What do you make of Forest’s concerns against Manchester City, and do you think they’re worthy of launching an official complaint against the PGMOL and Premier League?
You can see the highlights from the game and perhaps decide for yourself down below.
Danny Jones -
18th January 2024 
