With no Premier League fixtures and still a few days to go until the World Cup, one of the bigger stories in the world of football this week came from a very unlikely source. Ashton United of the Northern Premier League.
“It just makes sense,” said Robins manager, Michael Clegg. “City aren’t playing, and we want to help by keeping Erling fit. It makes more sense than him playing golf for six weeks. We think he will be a great fit for us and would slot in with our squad dynamic really well.”
Yes, Ashton were seriously trying to convince Manchester City to let their 23-goal, £51m striker Erling Haaland go on loan for a month. Well, maybe it wasn't that serious, but it did highlight a valuable issue that City and United fans can help with over the next month.
