Football Daily Monday Night Club: What went wrong for Onana at Man United? And Tuchel's biggest test?
Sep 8, 2025
Chris Sutton, former footballer and pundit, joins Rory Smith, Chief Soccer Correspondent for The New York Times, Andros Townsend, pro footballer, Simon Stone, BBC reporter, and John Murray, correspondent, to dissect Andre Onana's struggles at Manchester United. They discuss Onana's comical errors and potential loan move. The group also reflects on Harry Kane's integral role under Thomas Tuchel as England's manager and debates the legacies of Michael Owen vs. Wayne Rooney at 17, weaving nostalgia with contemporary football dynamics.
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Andros Moves To Thailand For Life Experience
- Andros Townsend described moving to Kanchanaburi, Thailand, to play for Kanchanaburi Power FC and enjoy family life.
- He said the country, city and food have been wonderful and he's relishing the experience.
Onana’s Failings Weren’t Just Mistakes
- Andre Onana made high-profile errors that overshadowed positive shot‑stopping moments and his intended role at Man United.
- Simon Stone says the core issue was he could not fulfil the short-passing, play-out brief that justified his signing.
Data Can Overstate Lammens’ Readiness
- Senne Lammens's raw data looked excellent but may overstate his readiness for the Premier League step up.
- Umir Irfan warns that transferability issues and faster, higher‑quality shots could expose weaknesses.