Sam Preston, Author at United In Focus

Sam Preston is an NCTJ gold standard news and sports journalist who studied with the Press Association. He also has a 2:1 law with French law degree from the University of Birmingham, which included a year studying at Bordeaux Montaigne University. He is an FA Level 1 football coach who appeared on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show in 2018 and has also written digital football content and match-day programme pieces for Colchester United, Mansfield Town and Stockport County.

Author: Sam Preston

Why does fans' favourite flop for Manchester United but excel for his country?

The paradoxical situation that means many of England's senior squad have a greater chance of getting football at international than with their clubs is…

October 25, 2018
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How poorly does £40m man have to play before Mourinho finally drops him?

Last season, Nemanja Matic was virtually undroppable in his debut campaign at Old Trafford. The £40m signing from Chelsea offered Jose Mourinho everyth…

October 24, 2018
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'Shocking' £31m man is now Manchester United's best in his position

Little over a year ago to the day, on 21 October 2017, Victor Lindelof's nervous start to his Manchester United career reached a nadir. After being int…

October 23, 2018
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Mourinho must make positional change permanent after stunning weekend display

Juan Mata's attributes do not lend themselves to being a right winger, but that is where he has found himself for much of his Manchester United career.…

October 22, 2018
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Stamford Bridge is the nightmare setting for a Manchester United must-win game

The signs are not good for Manchester United as they travel to Chelsea this weekend, for two major reasons. Firstly, United really need a win. Secondly…

October 19, 2018
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One Manchester United legend is showing all hallmarks of a future manager

The calls for Ryan Giggs to replace both David Moyes and Louis van Gaal were embarrassingly premature. Born out of sentiment and a preference for looki…

October 17, 2018
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One manager in England is showing all the hallmarks of a Manchester United boss

For supporters of Manchester United and England, it is only the latter that offer any cause for excitement or optimism. That is the state of affairs fo…

October 16, 2018
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One Manchester United star will return from the international break full of confidence

Usually teams who go into the international break on the back of win, especially one as dramatic as Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Newcastle, do …

October 16, 2018
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Three players Manchester United could sign to play right midfield

Manchester United are a club who have been synonymous with wingers down the years; and the famous number seven shirt lends itself to a famous right mid…

October 12, 2018
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Woodward's negligence could lose Manchester United an awful lot of money

Manchester United remain the biggest club in England, but as a player, are they much fun to play for these days? It would appear not, according to Davi…