Pundits Picking On Party Boy Grealish are Hypocrites! Dwight Yorke Jumps To Jack’s Defence And Tells Him To Seek City Summer Exit
During an exclusive interview with GamblingIndustryNews, the Manchester United legend previews his former club’s Europa League final against Tottenham and tells United to sign Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Darwin Nunez this summer.
Dwight Yorke Looks Ahead to the Championship Play-off Final
Yorke also looks ahead to the Championship play-off final where former club Sunderland lock horns with Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League next season.
Exclusive Dwight Yorke Interview: Former United Star Tackles The Big Football Talking Points, Including His Views On Jack Grealish’s Future, His Europa League Final Pick and If It Was Unfair For Fergie To Sell Him
Q: What is your prediction for the Europa League final?
Dwight Yorke: I can only hope for the best. We would like a win to salvage our disastrous season, so I can’t hope for anything but a win for Manchester United. We don’t even necessarily have to play well against Tottenham, given the importance. We just have to win the game.
That would be a huge relief for United, for a lot of reasons.
Q: If Sunderland are promoted, can they buck the trend of promoted teams going straight back down?
Dwight Yorke: I think we could see it happen. I just think that if they do get promoted, and if you are the manager, you have to look at how Ipswich and other teams, like Southampton, have been relegated. You can’t just play that same expansive football all the time…You’ve got to take your medicine, and away from home, try to be a little bit more pragmatic. Certainly when you’re at home, when you can really open up and try to nick games, you can’t play open-ended football. So you’re going to be a little bit more clever in your approach. But there is no reason why Sunderland can’t survive.
Q: Bruno Fernandes has urged the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho to “step up” next season and beat him to the club’s player of the season award – out of the 4, who do you think is the most likely to win it?
Dwight Yorke: I don’t think, for starters, that your captain should be asking his teammates to rival him for the Player of the Year. I think that’s supposed to be something that is within you as an individual. Yes, you have a role to play in the team and perform well, but ultimately you should have your personal ambition to perform well. So for you to have a player and a captain to come out and speak so loud about challenging me to be the player of the year for next year, I don’t really fall for that kind of stuff. I think that players should have their own ambition and see their own vision as to where they can improve and become better. If you’re doing those things, then being the Player of the year is great. But, improving as a player is ultimately where you want to be, and to become one of the best, if not the best, at the football club.
Q: Based on what you have seen of them so far, can you see Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass or Tyler Fredricson establishing themselves as first team regulars or is it too early to tell?
Dwight Yorke: I’ve not seen enough of those three, and generally, I haven’t seen anything in the past couple of years to get me excited, except for Amad Diallo. Amad is the one that excites me at the moment. He’s got a good left foot. He’s very decisive when he goes forward. I think whenever he plays, he gives us a little bit more energy and more directness, and a little bit more creativity. His end product is getting better, so he’s the one I would speak highly about. But in terms of the rest, I really don’t feel able to say too much.
Q: Even Ruben Amorim feels like something is missing and that the club needs to find answers from the existing players rather than rely on transfers as to why they seem almost bullied in many PL games with only 6 wins – do you think Amorim can rebuild the club regardless of the Europa League final result if he has the likes of Luke Shaw and other players fit for the summer tour and into the start of the season?
Dwight Yorke: It’s a difficult situation. For at least a couple of years, I’ve been telling them to get rid of certain players and these players are still on the books, to this day. I just don’t understand. I know it’s very difficult to move players on, but sometimes you just have to be a little bit ruthless in that fashion. They got themselves into a position now where they’ve taken such a bad turn, that they’re just stuck with everyone in their current squad, and no other clubs are going to want the. The ones who they should have kept, they let go. They allowed them to leave. And that’s really become a real issue. I think the manager has got a real uphill battle. I don’t understand how you can fix this season. It’d be incredible if he turns what happened to the club in the second half of the season, to turn that around to something uplifting going into next season. It would be remarkable. I’m not sure which direction that he will turn in order to get that over the line and which players he will bring in to make the team perform at the level that we all expect. I think he’s got his work cut out and I can’t see it being a major turnaround in a short order. There might be a slight improvement, but nothing drastically to get excited about. It’d be incredible if he does so.
Manchester United
Q: How important is Champions League football for United to attract the calibre of players the club needs next season?
Dwight Yorke: The Champions League is huge, for many reasons. I know a lot is made of two Premier League sides in terrible form, both having a shot in a Europa League final, and the winner making it into the Champions League next season. But those are the rules, they’re the same for everyone at the start of the year. Spurs and United did what they had to do, and they performed adequately to get here, so it’s a really exciting game because both teams are unpredictable – we don’t know what we’re going to get. This could be a 4-5, 5-4, or 5-5 result, and we could even see the match going to penalties. For United, it’s crucial. Champions League football would give them a huge boost to their cash flow. It also gives them the chance to attract and afford better players. Maybe not the world-class players United used to attract, but better than they have at the moment, that’s for sure. They need to somehow win. I don’t know how they’re going to do it. And it doesn’t have to be a terrific performance because there’s not too many great performances in this side. That’s why they’re losing so many football matches.
Q: United are rumoured to want both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo – can they both fit into the same side?
Dwight Yorke: Cunha is a good player. I like him. I like the look of him from his time at Wolves. He will bring some grit and some decisiveness, and a little bit more conviction in the attacking areas, and a greater presence. He’s got a little bit of fire in his belly which is what we need. I rate Mbeumo too. He has had an exceptional season this year. I like Liam Delap too, the lad at Ipswich. I know people talk about him a lot as well. These are three good players, and that’s what United need. They need exceptional players to take the club forward. I’m less sure about Mbeumo and Delap, but Cunha has a little bit more about him. He’s the kind of player I want to watch at United, he’s more exciting. Having said that, all three of them are better than the current options up front.
Q: Would you welcome Paul Pogba back to Man Utd?
Dwight Yorke: I think Paul is an option, looking at where the football club is at the moment. I don’t think United can afford not to consider a move for Pogba, because he’s coming back with a point to prove. It’s a second – maybe a third – chance for Pobga to show that he’s still one of the best, and he can do it at Manchester United. I think he still believes he’s been harshly treated over the last few years and by what’s happened. He’d get a platform at United to turn their fortunes around. There’s a lot to like about the transfer. You could sense that it might be the right occasion to take a punt on him. You’ve got to think a little deeper about what he’s bringing to the table. Look at what his motivation is now, and if he makes the current squad better. If I was in charge, giving him the chance to redeem himself on a huge stage, I would seriously consider it.
Q: Are you disappointed in Marcus Rashford’s attitude over the last few years?
Dwight Yorke: Being a United man, I have watched this kid for years at Old Trafford, and now I’m seeing how much he improved at Villa Park compared to his recent efforts at United. I don’t know why he hasn’t been able to produce the same at United, but he’s clearly a fantastic player. I’ve advocated for him for a number of years, and I know there are some issues. At times, he’s not covered himself in glory, but when it comes down to sheer football ability, he’s a terrific player. It’s a shame how things have panned out, that one of the best players, perhaps the best player, doesn’t want to be at the club.
Q: Do you think United should keep Antony given his performances for Real Betis?
Dwight Yorke: Not really. I think he’s had his chance that he’s not really taken, for whatever reason. At Betis, he’s had the chance to go away and find happiness, and fall in love again with football. Because at the end of the day, when you’re playing football, you have to be passionate and in love with the sport to perform at the level that you’re capable of. If you’re unhappy in any circumstances, you’re not going to produce the goods that you want to produce. So the first thing you will have to ask yourself, is am I in love with being at Man United and want to play for Man United? And if you ask yourself and answer those questions honestly, and you’re not in love with the football club and don’t want to be there, then there’s no point in coming back. And until he does that, I don’t see the reason why. Although he’s done tremendously at Real Betis – it’s fantastic for him, I’m pleased for him as well – if you’re not interested in doing it at United, then there’s no point in going back.
Q: What is the biggest difference between the 1999 Treble winners and the current United side?
Dwight Yorke: The character was better amongst us. The players were better, and the manager. It was everything. When we were at the club it was in a much better position than it is now. Everything about the football club was the best. It’s about being the best. We had a manager who demands the best. The fans wanted that and expected and got what they anticipated was going to happen. There’s a certain drive there. What we had is unique. Playing under Sir Alex Ferguson was an exceptional moment in the club’s history and we ticked every box. We ticked every box that was asked of us back in the day. I’m not so sure these players are ticking the box that is required to be a Manchester United football player at the minute.
Q: Is it fair to say the Europa League final is United’s most important game since Ferguson retired?
Dwight Yorke: Yes, for various reasons, not least because it’s been such a difficult season for us. To finish in our lowest ever position in the Premier League and to lose that many games, at home and away, it’s just unheard of. Anything to paper over some of those cracks, the hurt and the dissatisfaction around the stadium, all the challenges on and off the field, it’s huge. I would think that this has become arguably one of the biggest games for those reasons and more. A win would give us some armour against the negatives, and I would hope it could generate some momentum going into next season.
Q: Do you think Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes is right?
Dwight Yorke: I don’t really believe in all of the hype that is surrounding Bruno Fernandes, but I certainly think he’s a terrific player. I think ex-players, when they speak about current players, we all have our own view from our days. “It never used to be this way, how it used to be,” and so on. We all have been victims of that. But I don’t want to get into a debate with Roy Keane about Bruno. I think Bruno plays his part. He’s not ideal as a captain. I’m sure when Keano was captain, he wasn’t ideal for everybody. Everybody has different leadership qualities, and the game has changed so much that people are not what they used to be back in the days. I think if people don’t see themselves in that role, or people who are not close to what they used to be, they tend to have a negative response. I’m not going to fall into that trap. I think Bruno does his best. I think he’s not ideal, but he’s the best candidate when it comes to the players in the Man United ranks.
Q: Did you feel it was unfair that Alex Ferguson wanted to sell you?
Dwight Yorke: Yeah, absolutely. I tried to do everything to rectify it. I was working so hard. I hired a personal trainer to get fit, even fitter than I already was, and tried to do all the things I could think of. However, once the manager’s mind is made up it’s very rare he changes his mind. And I understood that with Sir Alex Ferguson. I wish I understood it a lot earlier but it was clear to me that he had made up his mind with Ruud van Nistelroory and Juan Sebastian Veron. You come back to the squad and you realise that even if your numbers are good, and you’re showing what you can do, the manager’s mind is already made up. You start seeing it in the team, when you’re doing well, getting praise, but you don’t get a chance.
Q: Why did the signing of Juan Sebastian Veron not work out?
Dwight Yorke: I found it really bizarre because you saw he was an exceptional player, who seemed to be one step ahead of everyone else. He took risks, but there’s risk and reward when you play football. When it comes to Veron, I think he was unfairly treated in some ways due to his approach to the game. But he was a remarkable player, it’s just unfortunate it didn’t work out for him.
Q: Were the class of 92 ever a clique in the dressing room, and did it cause problems?
Dwight Yorke: I don’t really know. I think that was a different thing when they were at United and when they were with England. At United, we’d see them every day, and we’d get to know them. On international duty, you’re only there for a short period of time. You’re in a confined environment and you’re just there to play football. You go to your room, get up, eat breakfast, eat dinner, that kind of stuff. You’re not socialising like you do at club events, not going for meals with your teammates, going shopping together. It’s a different thing. I could understand why United players would stick together at international tournaments and matches. You’re living in a hotel, at the dinner table or on the training pitch. Outside of that, you don’t really do anything. In club football, you’ve got a lot more freedom. You have every day, and you’ve seen your teammates, you laugh and joke a lot more. You get to connect with your teammates a lot more. So there’s a lot made of it, but I won’t read too much into that knowing how the whole thing works.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Q: Would you take Ronaldo to the Club World Cup if you were Chelsea?
Dwight Yorke: Yeah, why would you not? He can still do it. With his ambition and ability, if Chelsea are playing the way that they can and creating for him, he’s still an incredible forward. I see no reason not to. He’s better than what Chelsea have currently got up front there. I can tell you that they’re not the greatest team in that number nine position. So I could see why he’s linked to that move. I don’t see any reason why you wouldn’t take a punt on it but it’s just a no-brainer.
Q: It’s been another season without silverware in Saudi for Ronaldo. Contract talks have stalled – what does the future hold for Ronnie? Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have been linked, as have old club Sporting and I’m sure he would have suitors in the Premier League. What do you think he will do / where should he go?
Dwight Yorke: I’m not going to take the other side to somebody who has been one of the best players, if not the best player in world football for a period of time. What he has done is quite remarkable. I think we don’t embrace these types of individuals enough, the ones who kept football afloat and kept the entertainment level so high, for such a long time, who contribute to football immensely in many respects. There’s too many negative things around these guys. When you try to figure out who’s the goat and who’s the best one, what about the contribution that they continue to keep football at the very top of every sport in the world? The fact that he’s playing at 40 years of age, still thinks that he can cut
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