Tag: Nicky Butt

Lisandro Martinez Challenges Scholes and Butt to Say It Face-to-Face

Lisandro Martinez
January 2026

Martinez invited Scholes and Butt to confront him directly after they questioned his ability to handle Haaland, with Martinez responding that criticism is easy on television but different in person. Pre-match comments suggested Haaland would overpower Martinez, but United’s defence held firm in a derby win; Martinez used the outcome as leverage to dismiss the talk and emphasise focusing on performances.

Nicky Butt Blasts United “Rotten” Structure and Predicts Long Title Wait

Nicky Butt
December 2025

Nicky Butt has delivered a harsh assessment of Manchester United’s decline, saying the club’s problems are structural and predicting it could take five to eight years before they are close to winning the Premier League again. Butt argues recruitment standards and the club’s overall foundation have deteriorated, to the point that even elite managers would not fix it quickly. He referenced United’s post-2013 instability and the 2024-25 collapse to 15th as evidence of deep-rooted issues.

Sesko Signing Called a Gamble by Butt

Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
August 2025

Manchester United signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a £74m deal, but former midfielder Nicky Butt labeled the move a gamble, questioning if the young striker is ready to deliver consistently in the Premier League after just 13 Bundesliga goals. Butt praised the need for goals but suggested United should have targeted a proven, older forward. Comparing Sesko’s move to Rasmus Hojlund, he warned the lack of Premier League experience makes the signing a risk until Sesko adapts.

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