November 29th 2024.
Mark Goldbridge, the founder of the popular football fan channel, The United Stand, recently addressed concerns about the toxicity of the content produced by his channel. He also responded to accusations made by Manchester United player, Marcus Rashford, about the spread of malicious rumors targeting players.
The United Stand has amassed close to two million subscribers on YouTube and is known for its passionate rants about the club. However, some viewers have found the content to be divisive, with Goldbridge himself being a polarizing figure. In a recent interview with Tony O'Neill of Webby and O'Neill, Goldbridge delved into some of the controversies that have surrounded the channel.
During the interview, O'Neill brought up the issue of The United Stand's "fan cams", which focus on match reactions right after the final whistle. He described them as "one of the most toxic things United fans have seen". Goldbridge acknowledged that mistakes have been made and admitted that the channel's content can be controversial.
The discussion then turned to the clash between The United Stand and Rashford. In 2023, the channel shared a video titled "Rashford Future in Doubt?" which discussed the player's form and the potential impact of a new teammate, Amad Diallo. Rashford's personal Twitter account responded to the video, asking the channel to stop spreading malicious rumors.
Goldbridge clarified in the interview that he has never had any direct contact with the agents of United players. However, he did reach out to Rashford's representatives after the Twitter exchange. He expressed disappointment in the situation, stating that his only concern is for Rashford to play well and score goals for the club.
The founder of The United Stand also questioned the intention behind Rashford's tweet. He pointed out that the player has been involved in numerous other activities, such as book deals and charity work, and yet chose to respond to a video title taken out of context. Goldbridge also addressed the criticism the channel has received, asking why they are being singled out when other media outlets have also discussed the same topic.
Goldbridge concluded by saying that he is not concerned with Rashford's personal life, but rather his performance on the field. He expressed his disappointment in the player's actions and questioned the mentality of modern players who would get involved in such a situation. As one of the biggest earners and most well-known players at Manchester United, Goldbridge believes that Rashford's involvement in the Twitter exchange was either naive or calculated to cause trouble.
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