Stan Collymore shares his perspectives on some of the hottest issues in football – such as Marcus Rashford’s situation at Manchester United, Bruno Guimaraes’ importance to Newcastle United and more – during this special holiday feature from Aston Villa player Stan Collymore. His insight covers everything from Marcus Rashford at Man U to Bruno Guimaraes being an asset at Newcastle U and what Super League means in general – among many others.
Marcus Rashford Needs A New Club To Rediscover Joy In Football
Collymore believes Marcus Rashford should leave Manchester United and seek happiness elsewhere if he wishes to fully savour his football once again. Possible destinations could include West Ham, Brighton and Bournemouth as well as foreign clubs like Napoli or AC Milan in Italy – Collymore believes changing scenery will allow Rashford to relieve some of his burden and find joy again within football.
Newcastle Would Be Unwise To Let Go Of Guimaraes; Howe Faces Pressure
The former attacker voices his opinion on Newcastle potentially selling Bruno Guimaraes, labeling such a move as madness, especially if it were to happen in January. With Manchester City rumored to be interested, he feels a post-season transfer could be more logical. On Eddie Howe’s future, Collymore speculates that failing to secure a European spot might end his tenure, hinting at Jose Mourinho as a possible successor due to his connection with Sir Bobby Robson and stated desire to manage Newcastle United.
The Super League Receives Stern Criticism
Collymore strongly opposes the formation of the Super League. He views it as an invite-only, meaningless event which prioritizes financial gain over sporting merit and risks destabilising domestic leagues across Europe by drawing away top clubs. Yet Collymore still anticipates its formation which would significantly alter football landscape.
Year-End Honors And Predictions
Collymore also includes his year-end awards and predictions in this column, such as Andoni Iraola’s impact at Bournemouth while raising concerns regarding Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, especially with Bukayo Saka out injured. For 2018, Eddie Howe and Ange Postecoglou may leave by season’s end while Marcus Rashford could move in January; additionally he predicts Liverpool claiming both Premier League crown and Champions League final titles alongside Chelsea winning Conference League and Manchester City making major roster overhaul changes.