Colin Millar

Legitimate concerns over Fellaini as a starting central midfielder but he's now sixth on rota. Pogba, Matic, Fred, Herrera and McTominay all ahead now. Carrick's retirement doesn't change situation as he was phased out effectively.

Appreciate I'm in a minority but believe Marouane Fellaini is a good squad player for #MUFC. Capable of making impact from bench and tactically carries out instruction to the letter. Ferguson wanted him, Moyes signed him, LVG played him, Mourinho extended.

Incredible images of a wonderful arena in a beautiful city.https://twitter.com/AthleticClub/status/1012457611172737029 …

A solid rant but the 'twat' at the end is poetic. Equally applicable to either Cameron or Morgan.https://twitter.com/mattzarb/status/1012442228122320903 …

Goran Bunjevčević and Dean Richards were two central defenders signed by Tottenham Hotspur in 2001, in the aftermath of Sol Campbell's departure. They spent a combined 9 seasons at the club. Both are tragically no longer with us.https://twitter.com/RedStarEnglish/status/1012442252906508293 …

#PAN's goal against #TUN means every team has now scored two goals or more at the #WorldCup , which is quite lovely.

Really is a ludicrous line of thinking that finishing second for #ENG or #BEL is clearly beneficial now #COL topped Group G. A team no weaker than projected QF opponents #MEX/#BRA .Walk before you can run.

Ironically, #JPN become first team in #WorldCup history to qualify on the grounds of fair play with arguably the worst sportsmanship of the tournament.https://twitter.com/alitweedale/status/1012365486192029701 …

If #ENG top the group ahead of #BEL... One half of the draw will have one #WorldCup winner (#ESP) and a total of just two finals (#SWE 1958). The other half would have 11 #WorldCup wins and a total of 17 finals.

Jack Rodwell released by Sunderland. Signed in 2014 for £10m, wages of £70k per week (£14.5m in 4 years). Total cost: circa £24.5m, + agent fees. Rodwell suffered more relegations (2) than he started league wins (1) in that time. Very, very Sunderland.

Interestingly, all four European playoff victors are into #worldcup last 16: #SWE, #DEN, #CRO , #SUI. Played 12, Won 7, Drawn 4, Lost 1. Only defeat that late Sweden loss to #GER. Euro qualification a tough business.

#SRB unfortunate to crash out. Ultimately, the penalty inexplicably not awarded when Aleksandar Mitrovic was wrestled to the ground by two defenders against #SUI has cost them. Switzerland apparent fortune continues with a last 16 clash with #SWE.

#CRC score! All 32 teams have now scored at this year's #WorldCup , which is just bloody brilliant.

Well worth giving @TransferPodcast a follow. Great insight from regulars @garbosj and @DuncanCastles, superbly anchored by @jonnyrmcfarlane. Well-sourced info from behind the scenes at top-level football.https://twitter.com/TransferPodcast/status/1011614120293076994 …

#GER have been atrocious since qualifying for this #WorldCup. Have now lost 4 of last 6 games. Only won one of six pre-tournament friendlies: an unconvincing 2-1 win over #KSA .

Four of the last five #worldcup winners have now crashed out of the group stage of the following competition.

#SWE story absolutely remarkable. Knocked out The Netherlands in qualification group. Knocked out Italy in #worldcup playoff. Knocking out #GER in group stage? Quite a treble that would be.

Milan banned from European competitions for next two seasons. As expected, bad news buried in midst of the #worldcup. Governing bodies had to stamp down on spending based on projections and 'payday loan' type deal. Expect some big player departures this summer.