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CRISTIAN ROMERO HANDED FOUR-MATCH BAN FOLLOWING RECKLESS TACKLE AT OLD TRAFFORD

Discover why Cristian Romero’s 4-match ban and social media outbursts have left Manchester United's Thomas Frank in a 2026 crisis.

Cristian Romero Handed Four-Match Ban Following Reckless Tackle At Old Trafford
Cristian Romero Hinted At A Summer Move On Instagram

Thomas Frank just can’t catch a break. One disaster follows another—Tottenham fold at Manchester United, Romero loses his head and gets sent off, and now they’re only six points clear of the drop zone. You keep thinking, “They can’t actually get dragged into a relegation fight, right?” But lose to Newcastle at home on Tuesday and, well, things get real ugly, real fast.

This season was never supposed to be like this. Sure, everyone knew the rebuild would take time, but no one honestly thought they’d be sitting 15th, stuck in this miserable loop. The mood around the club? Pretty bleak.

The club wants to give Frank a real shot to fix things. That’s clear. But let’s be honest, the fans just aren’t sold on a manager who doesn’t play the kind of football they grew up loving. There’s a lot of work to do—most of it starts with bringing in better players and, hopefully, getting better results. They’ve had some big moments since rock bottom, which, no question, was that home loss to West Ham back in January.

That night, the boos rained down. The stadium turned toxic. Frank looked like a dead man walking. You could feel the clock ticking on his job.

But then, somehow, Tottenham scraped into the Champions League knockouts—finished fourth, even—and suddenly the club’s bosses see hope again.

Then they went and dropped points at Burnley, only to pull off a wild comeback against Manchester City for a 2-2 draw. That game changed everything. The crowd felt alive again. For once, Frank wasn’t public enemy number one.

And then, out of nowhere, Romero takes to social media and rips the club for only having 11 fit players. That’s a not-so-subtle shot at the board for lousy recruitment. And as if that wasn’t enough, Romero gets himself sent off at Old Trafford with a crazy, reckless challenge. Now they’ve got one fewer player and an even bigger headache.

Romero let everyone down—the team, the club, the fans. It really looks like he’s sabotaging himself so he can force a move in the summer. And when your captain wants out, you know you’re in deep trouble. The bigger problem? There’s just no leadership here.

Romero actually wanted to leave last summer (and probably the one before), yet Spurs gave him a new contract and the captain’s armband. What were they thinking? Trouble is, he was the only real leader they had. Who else steps up? Maybe Micky van de Ven—fans love him; he’s quick and covers his mistakes, but after that? Not much. And that’s exactly the problem. Frank doesn’t have enough strong personalities in the dressing room to drag them out of this mess.

Last summer, they sacked Ange Postecoglou even though he won the Europa League, just because the team flirted with relegation. And here we are again, back in the same hole.

Tottenham did at least some smart business in January. They brought in Souza, a talented Brazilian kid, and splashed £34 million on Conor Gallagher—a proven England international who actually knows how to lead. They tried for Antoine Semenyo, but he chose City. Still, you can see they’re trying to lay foundations.

But in the end, it’s all about the fans’ patience. The only thing saving Frank right now is the Champions League run. The club’s backing him, and Romero’s meltdown gives them excuses.

But fans want better football, better results, and real progress. If they take another beating, another toxic night, and drop further down the table, the pressure’s back on Frank. Right now, it’s just crisis after crisis.

MIDFIELD MAESTRO: DISCOVER KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL’S STATS SINCE JOINING EVERTON FROM CHELSEA

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall inspired Everton’s 2-1 win at Fulham under Thomas Tuchel’s watch, marking the Blues' 6th away win of 2026.

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Inspires Everton To 2-1 Comeback Win Over Fulham

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall played a huge part in Everton’s comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. He got involved in both goals, helping the Blues turn things around after falling behind.

Since joining Chelsea this summer, Dewsbury-Hall has hit the ground running at Everton. He’s clearly loving life with the club and wants to catch the eye of England boss Thomas Tuchel, who watched from the stands with the World Cup coming up.

After the match, Dewsbury-Hall said, “If I keep scoring and helping the team, that’s all I can do.”

He added, “And hopefully, people in those positions keep watching and think there’s a spot for me.

“I know what I bring to England. I’ve always said, the better I do for my club, the better my chances with the national team.

“Hopefully, Tuchel keeps showing up if I keep scoring. He came to Old Trafford, and I scored there too, so maybe he should just come to all the games!”

Wearing number 22, Dewsbury-Hall couldn’t stop talking about how much he loves the club and the support he’s gotten from Everton’s travelling fans.

“I love it,” he said. “Honestly, it’s probably gone better than I expected. The fans have been unbelievable since I arrived, and it just feels good to be able to give something back. Being an Everton supporter and travelling to away games this season must be a thrill because you know we’ve got a real shot at winning.

“Credit to the fans—they really do help us out. Even when we were down today, you could hear them shouting and pushing us on. Turning that into celebrations at the end? That’s the best part.”

He also played a role in bringing Tyrique George to the club. George joined on loan from Chelsea on Deadline Day, six months after Dewsbury-Hall made his own move north.

Talking about George and what he brings, Dewsbury-Hall said, “I’m excited. Tyrique’s a really talented young player with a great attitude.

“You saw it today when he came on—he looked calm, not nervous at all.

“He’s got that confidence, not arrogance, just the right amount. If he settles quickly, he’ll be a big addition for us.

"I chatted a bit with the gaffer about him and gave my opinion. I didn’t really talk to Ty much before the move—he had to make his own decision. But I’m glad he picked us. I’ve been helping him settle in, just letting him know how things work around here.

“He’s fitted right in, honestly, from his first training session. If he gets up to speed fast, you’ll see goals and assists pretty soon.”

CRYSTAL PALACE SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSFER ENQUIRY FOR LIVERPOOL MIDFIELDER CURTIS JONES

Crystal Palace has enquired about Liverpool's Curtis Jones as a potential £82M replacement for Adam Wharton in the 2026 window.

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Curtis Jones Contract Talks Stall; Liverpool Open To Summer Sale

Crystal Palace have started asking about a deal for a “fantastic” midfielder—someone who’s already won four times at Selhurst Park.

Back at the end of the winter transfer window, journalist Pete O’Rourke said Palace probably won’t have an easy time holding onto Adam Wharton this summer. He didn’t mince words: “Look, I’m sure Palace are readying themselves for interest and offers for Adam Wharton in the summer transfer window. They’ll face a real fight to keep hold of him in the summer window, with the likes of Liverpool, Man United, and Chelsea, plus others, probably all very much interested in the 21-year-old.”

If Wharton does go, it won’t be cheap. Steve Parish wants £82 million for himself. That kind of money would give Palace a serious budget to find a replacement.

Today, news broke that Oliver Glasner’s side reached out about signing FC Nordsjaelland’s Caleb Yirenkyi, who’s been catching eyes in the Superliga this season. But they’re not stopping there—TEAMtalk reports Palace have also submitted an enquiry for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, seen as a possible successor to Wharton.

Jones only has about 16 months left on his Liverpool contract, and talks about a new deal have stalled lately. His future at Anfield doesn’t look so certain.

Jones, who’s 25, has already played at Selhurst Park five times with Liverpool and won four of those matches. This season, he’s missed just three Premier League games for the Reds. Apparently, Liverpool were open to selling him last month, so a move to Palace feels possible—and honestly, he could really shine there.

Jones came up through Liverpool’s academy and stood out in the Champions League earlier this season. Phil Thompson praised him, calling him “absolutely fantastic” and the team’s best player on the night. With 141 Premier League appearances under his belt, Jones is already packed with experience, and at 25, he’s still got room to grow.

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