# ruben (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ruben. Page: Feed: --- ## [Can Messi really carry Argentina to a second straight World Cup?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/can-messi-really-carry-argentina) _2026-07-09 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ Their talisman has carried the torch throughout, but surely this would be one step too far… right? ## [A bump in the road for England, or a cause for concern?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/a-bump-in-the-road-for-england-or) _2026-06-24 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ In terms of the result, this means little, but how will Tuchel be feeling? ## [Will this be bad Spain?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/will-this-be-bad-spain) _2026-06-17 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ Expectations were sky-high before the tournament kicked off; was the Cape Verde result a reality check? ## [Dark Horses and Giant Killings at the World Cup](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/dark-horses-and-giant-killings-at) _2026-06-11 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ The World Cup is finally/already here, what chaos awaits us? ## [What’s the Arsenal verdict on the 2025-26 season?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/whats-the-arsenal-verdict-on-the) _2026-06-04 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ In a season where the narrative has been dominated by talk of set pieces, bottling and the usual tedious VAR conversation, what has this season taught us about Mikel Arteta’s men? ## [The winds of change arrive in Manchester](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/the-winds-of-change-arrive-in-manchester) _2026-05-25 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Carrick arrives as a risk, Guardiola departs heralded as The Greatest. ## [Risky Business](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/risky-business) _2026-05-03 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Three years ago today, the statue of Jimmy Murphy was finally unveiled at the Stretford end, following years of campaigning and a concerted push by a fan coalition. ## [Carrick's case for job given big shot in arm with crucial Chelsea win](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/carricks-case-for-job-given-big-shot) _2026-04-18 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Cunha's first half goal proved the difference at Stamford Bridge ## [United no damp squib on wet afternoon against Villa](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/united-no-damp-squib-on-wet-afternoon) _2026-03-15 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Michael Carrick's chances of getting the job full time increase, regardless of his paymaster's coy public stance. ## [Possession is 9/10ths of the law for Michael Carrick](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/possession-is-910ths-of-the-law-for) _2026-03-05 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ ...but the law, as Carrick discovered last night, is sometimes an ass. ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VyTNFKSZEPcG) _2026-03-05 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Has the overall quality of the Premier League actually increased?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/has-the-overall-quality-of-the-premier) _2026-02-24 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ With English teams dominating both in the Champions League and in a financial sense, is this really a good thing? ## [Sesko and Carrick make statements for their respective cases at Everton](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/sesko-and-carrick-make-statements) _2026-02-23 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Another win, another effective cameo... ## [Sesko strike keeps momentum bubbling for Carrick](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/sesko-strike-keeps-momentum-bubbling) _2026-02-11 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Benjamin Sesko’s late equaliser earned a point from a below-par performance at West Ham; Manchester United were just about value for it, and there was just about enough positivity for this result to keep the momentum bubbling away for Michael Carrick. ## [Job done as United see off Spurs challenge](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/job-done-as-united-see-off-spurs) _2026-02-07 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ Red card for Romero makes it difficult to fairly assess progress ## [It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/its-not-what-you-do-its-the-way-that) _2026-02-01 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ ...and that's what gets results ## [It's Carrick, you know...](https://waynesbarton.substack.com/p/its-carrick-you-know) _2026-01-17 · Wayne Barton · Wayne Barton’s Substack_ ...and it might be hard to believe, but maybe it does matter for the coach to have some understanding of Manchester United ## [Amorim sacked, what’s the plan now, INEOS?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/amorim-sacked-whats-the-plan-now) _2026-01-06 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ With the Portuguese having now departed Manchester United, all eyes are on INEOS as to what the next steps are with the club ## [What should the expectations be at Manchester United for the second half of the season?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/what-should-the-expectations-be-at) _2026-01-03 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ With Ruben Amorim seemingly immune to pressure from the hierarchy at the club, what are the aims between now and the end of the season? ## [Forest should have sacked Postecoglou at the start of the international break, before their season is plunged further into crisis](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/forest-should-have-sacked-postecoglou) _2025-10-17 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ While it would be incredibly harsh this early into his tenure, Marinakis should correct his mistake before it’s too late ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n7t7onm5ZDgM) _2025-10-17 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [What would be the point in sacking Ruben Amorim now?](https://stadiumwhispererdt.substack.com/p/what-would-be-the-point-in-sacking) _2025-09-23 · David Turner · The Stadium Whisperer_ With the jury still very much out on the Portuguese manager, attention has now swiftly turned to when, and not if, Amorim will lose his job