Marcus Rashford criticizes Manchester United board, calls the club a “no man’s land”
Marcus Rashford has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s leadership, accusing the club of lacking direction due to constant managerial changes. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the England international currently on loan at Barcelona contrasted his renewed enthusiasm in Spain with the instability he faced at Old Trafford.
Frustration Over Endless “Transition”
Rashford argued that United’s so-called “transition” has never truly begun because the club has failed to commit to a clear, long-term plan.
“People say we’ve been in transition for years, but to be in transition you have to start, make a plan, and stick to it. We’ve had so many different coaches, ideas, and strategies to win that we’ve ended up in no man’s land,” he said.
Managerial Turnover Since Ferguson
Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, Manchester United has appointed seven managers: David Moyes, Ryan Giggs, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag, and most recently Ruben Amorim. Rashford believes this constant change has hindered the club’s ability to challenge for the Premier League title.
“If your management keeps changing, you can’t expect to win the championship. You might win a few cups, but that’s because you have a good coach, good players, and match-winners on your team,” he added.
Tensions Extend Beyond Rashford
The 26-year-old is not the only United player at odds with the club. Alejandro Garnacho’s future is uncertain after reports suggested he may be benched if he does not secure a move to Chelsea. Meanwhile, Brazilian winger Antony has faced public criticism from Amorim over his physicality, comments his agent has since rejected. According to AS, the club has given Antony an ultimatum: find a new team or remain on the bench until January.
With multiple high-profile players in conflict with the club’s direction, Rashford’s remarks highlight deeper issues at Old Trafford issues that could continue to impact results both on and off the pitch.
