GOLDBRIDGE REACTS TO RASHFORD CLUBBING & MISSING TRAINING

Summary

The video discusses the controversy surrounding Manchester United player Marcus Rashford, who was reportedly in a Belfast nightclub hours before missing a training session due to illness. The host expresses disappointment and frustration over Rashford's actions, emphasizing the negative implications for the player's professionalism and commitment. The discussion also touches on the broader issue of player behavior and the impact on the club's reputation. The host debates the situation's acceptability, reflects on personal sentiments towards defending players, and calls for accountability within the team. The segment highlights the challenges of managing player conduct in modern football and the expectations set by Manchester United's storied history.

Takeaways

• 🚨 Marcus Rashford was reported to have been in a Belfast nightclub hours before missing Manchester United training due to illness.
• 🔍 The incident raises concerns about professionalism and commitment, with Rashford's actions deemed unacceptable by the speaker.
• 📰 The story is being covered by three journalists: Lori Whitwell, Kitley, and Dan Sheldon, indicating significant media attention.
• 😕 The speaker expresses disappointment and frustration, feeling misled about the timing of Rashford's night out.
• 💬 There is a debate about player behavior and responsibility, with Rashford's actions compared to other team members.
• 🏋️‍♂️ The importance of discipline and adherence to training schedules is emphasized, with Rashford's absence seen as a betrayal of team values.
• 📢 Fans and commentators are calling for accountability and possibly disciplinary action against Rashford.
• 🤔 Questions are raised about the culture within Manchester United and how such incidents reflect on the club's management and ethos.
• 👥 The incident has sparked a wider discussion on player power and the need for a balance between personal freedom and professional obligations.
• 🏆 The speaker reflects on Manchester United's history and standards, urging players to recognize their privileged position and responsibilities.

Q & A

What incident is the transcript discussing regarding Marcus Rashford?

The transcript discusses an incident where Marcus Rashford reportedly went to a nightclub in Belfast the night before he was supposed to attend training with Manchester United, calling in sick the next day.

What date did this incident with Marcus Rashford allegedly occur?

The incident allegedly occurred on Thursday, February 2, 2023, the night before Manchester United training on Friday, February 3, 2023.

How does the speaker initially react to the news about Marcus Rashford?

The speaker initially reacts with disbelief, saying he still doesn't want to believe the bad news and that he feels like a 'mug' for defending Rashford the night before when the evidence was unclear.

What does the speaker say this incident reflects about the state of Manchester United?

The speaker says this incident reflects poorly on Manchester United - that it makes the club look weak, mugged off, and that they have no control over the player power and egos.

What does the speaker say should happen to Rashford if the reports are true?

The speaker says that if the reports are true, Rashford needs to be made an example of to end the 'player power crap', and anyone not committed to the club and putting in full effort should be shown the door.

How does the speaker contrast the treatment of Rashford to other players like Martial?

The speaker notes that players like Martial have been criticized and mistreated by fans for much less, whereas Rashford seems to get a pass for his behavior.

What explanation does the speaker ask for regarding Rashford's actions?

The speaker asks for an explanation as to why Rashford would make the decision to go out clubbing in another country the night before an important training session that he would clearly miss.

What does the speaker say he has heard about some clubs requiring phones to be handed in?

The speaker has heard that some exclusive nightclubs require patrons to hand over their phones, allegedly to prevent photos/videos being taken of celebrity clientele.

How does the speaker summarize his overall feelings about the situation?

The speaker says he is massively disappointed by Rashford's actions and doesn't understand why he would make these choices given his privileged position at the club.

What does the speaker say is his approach to discussing issues with Manchester United players?

The speaker states he has always been willing to call out issues with Manchester United players when warranted, despite backlash from fans.

Outlines

00:00

😞 Rashford Reportedly Misses Training After Night Out

Paragraph 1 discusses Marcus Rashford missing Manchester United training after reportedly being out at a nightclub in Belfast the night before. Several journalists have reported on this. Mark expresses disappointment at the situation, saying it's unacceptable for a Manchester United player.

05:02

😤 Player Power and Privilege Needs to End

Paragraph 2 continues discussion of Rashford's actions. Mark emphasizes that player power and privilege needs to end, and anyone not giving 100% effort should be shown the door. He reflects on how Rashford and Martial have failed to live up to expectations over the years.

10:02

😆 Joking Sign-Off Promoting YouTube Channel

Paragraph 3 switches gears with Mark doing a joking sign-off thanking viewers and encouraging them to like, subscribe and follow the YouTube channel.

Keywords

💡training

The video discusses Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford missing training after being out at a nightclub the previous night. Training refers to the practice sessions that players attend to hone skills, tactics, and fitness. Rashford's decision to go out clubbing when he had training the next day shows lack of commitment and professionalism.

💡nightclub

Rashford was seen at a nightclub in Belfast the night before he missed Manchester United training. His late night out and choice of activities bring his judgement and priorities into question as a Manchester United player.

💡loyalty

Former Manchester United player Nicky Butt expresses loyalty towards Rashford despite his disciplinary issues. However, the narrator argues player loyalty should not come before holding teammates accountable.

💡privileged

As a star player for Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in world football, Rashford occupies a privileged position. This brings responsibility to maintain professional standards, which he failed by missing training.

💡disappointed

The narrator expresses feeling disappointed by Rashford's behavior, rather than anger. This shows high expectations for player conduct not being met.

💡decision-making

Questions are raised around Rashford's decision-making and judgement in going clubbing when he had important training commitments. It reflects poorly on his professionalism and priorities.

💡commitment

Rashford showing a lack of commitment by choosing to go clubbing instead of preparing for training. It feeds into a wider narrative around some players not being committed enough to the club.

💡standard

The video references the history and standard set by previous Manchester United players. Rashford has failed to uphold this high standard expected from someone in his position.

💡professionalism

Questions around Rashford's professionalism are raised multiple times. As a top athlete playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, professionalism is a basic expectation.

💡accountability

The video argues players should be held accountable for unprofessional actions like missing training. Issues of player power and lack of accountability are raised as ongoing problems that need addressing.

Highlights

Rashford missed training after being out at a Belfast nightclub the night before

Being out partying the night before an important training session is unacceptable

Rashford needs to be made an example of to end player power and entitlement

It doesn't matter who you are or who your friends are, you play for Man United and must uphold standards

Decades of Man United players have set a path and standard that current players must follow

Loyalty can make people blind - Rashford needs accountability no matter who his friends are

Best case scenario is Rashford was out drinking water - still unacceptable decision before training

Questions around why Rashford was out partying when he should be focused on his career and United

Rashford chose an obvious place to get photographed/videoed - poor judgment

Some clubs make patrons hand over phones to avoid photos/videos of celebrities - context around nightclubs

Disappointed with squandered potential of Rashford and Martial over the years

Martial has faced more criticism than Rashford despite similar issues

Don't understand why Rashford was out partying before an important training session

Rashford's actions unacceptable no matter who he is or his relationships

Rashford's behavior could hurt team's performance if he misses games due to partying

Transcripts

okay so Lori Whitwell Marcus rashford

went out in Belfast the night before

reporting himself as too ill to attend

Manchester United training on Friday um

he missed Manchester United training

hours after attending Belfast nightclub

um okay well there you go I mean I can't

I'm sure we're going to get a little bit

more on this but uh yeah I mean look I

would still you know I still don't want

to believe the bad I still don't want to

believe it but um they've got three

journalists talking about this Lori

Whitwell kitley and Dan Sheldon so it's

it's not good um it's not good at all um

and I would say

um

that um

wellow uh I I think that it's just not

acceptable is it I mean I'm I'm waiting

for a little bit more information here

uh but it ain't acceptable it's not

acceptable um we need a little bit more

on this and I'm just skirting around for

direct quotes which I'm sure will come

out but um yeah this ain't good enough

it's not good enough by a long way is it

um Marcus rashford was in a Belfast

nightclub hours before reporting himself

as too ill to train on Friday morning if

you're in a nightclub in Belfast on

Thursday night you're not going to be

trained training on

Friday

um

so you know it's not acceptable I you

know I I can't I feel I don't I actually

feel like a mug I actually feel a little

bit like a mug and I'm sure everybody

who was with me last night saying we

can't hang somebody out to dry when

we're being told it was Wednesday nights

I don't have a problem with him being

out on a Wednesday night no problem at

all it's a night off Thursday night in

Belfast when you meant to be training

for Man United on Friday I don't know

what what to say I genuinely don't know

what to say um and Roger says will you

always find a way to defend Bruno and

rashford can I just say this is the

United stand if you don't want to be

here you just click off and go and watch

Gladiators if you don't enjoy being here

go I've I've explained to you what I

said last night I have to say I was

wrong but not in the sense that you can

go haha cuz you couldn't show me the

evidence you were just going a sell him

sell him sell him I was being told like

last night that the club believed he was

out on Wednesday night there was

journalists saying he was out on

Wednesday night there was rumors it was

Thursday night but the club believed it

was Wednesday night this embar can we

just look if you want to have a if you

want to get one up on me I couldn't give

a [ __ ] it doesn't bother me but the the

people I feel bad for here are

Manchester United Football Club

because they basically were saying last

night they believe he was out when

Wednesday

night so they've they look stupid they

look weak they look mugged off

and it's not a good look it's not a good

look at all um if it's true about

rashford then he needs to be made an

example of this player power crap needs

to be put to bed once and for all uh

seal thank you very much for your Super

Chat Jordan says Mark hash Sano Bridge

change start time to 8:15 might be on

time how can you moan about Jaden uh

Jordan's gifted a membership we need to

appoint a sporting directly directly

quickly so Liverpool don't get in ahead

of us says Giles uh We've checked the

Lori Whitwell tweet Dan and Jordan Hall

I mean look tell me what you think I

mean some of you were very angry last

night the evidence wasn't there but

there you go um but yeah it's it's not

great um yeah yeah yeah it's not great

at all I think that uh what we've got

here is um a situation where look I

don't want to even I I don't even want

to be having this conversation I know

some of you Revel in it but um I I just

don't I you know I'm changing the title

here you'll see it change and uh you

know I actually had people last night in

the chat saying you're scared of

rashford you're scared you're scared of

rashford's PR no I ain't scared of

anybody at Manchester United I just I

just see the situation for what it is

he's our best play best paid player he's

meant to be our best player and I he's

already had this happen to him this

season I can't remember it was before

was it after the man city game he was

out it's already happened and for it to

happen again and also I mean look last

season he was only was late for he was

late for a game wasn't he but um I just

don't know what I don't know what to say

because we've got no money in the

January transfer window and you know

I've heard people say he didn't like the

way Sancho was treated I mean I I don't

care I don't care who you are as a

player I don't care who's your mate in

the the dressing room I don't care

whether you like the manager I don't

care whether you think you're you're

treated badly by the fans none of that's

actually relevant you play for

Manchester United just go on YouTube and

have a look at the story of man united

understand the privileged position

you're in and understand the Decades of

players that have set the path and

standard for what you meant to do with

that shirt and anybody that can't be

asked to turn up for training or anybody

that can't be asked to put a shift in

has to be shown the door it's as simple

as that it's happened for years um I saw

a little clip from Nikki book the other

day uh doing an interview I think it was

in The Bishop's Blaze and he was talking

about Marcus rashford and saying look

I'm really loyal to the people I like

and you know I I'll St I'll stick up for

Marcus no matter what well that's

absolutely fantastic Nikki and I

wouldn't expect anything different from

Nikki but but loyalty can you know love

is blind and you know maybe maybe maybe

maybe if this was Anthony martial or

Paul Pogba or Jaden Sancho there's be a

very different reaction to this this is

just not acceptable now I choose to see

the good in

this best case

scenario he's in Belfast he's gone to a

nightclub and he's drinking

water but why are you out in Belfast on

Thursday night when you've got training

for Man United on Friday

morning you you know they don't do

flights from Belfast to Manchester after

midnight so you're getting an early

morning flight you're never making

training what's the decision making here

we need to understand what the story is

why are you out on Thursday night in a

Belfast nightclub you're going to get

photoed you're going to get videoed I've

heard of stuff of I've heard of stuff I

have I granted I've heard this and I'll

share it with you I've heard there are

certain nightclubs in Manchester and

London where the public have to hand

their phones in I've never you know I

don't do that sort of thing anymore but

I've heard that there are certain

nightclubs in London and Manchester

where you have to hand your phone in I

would never hand my phone in to any

[ __ ] Pub or club for a start that's

ridiculous never happening but

apparently you there are some pubs and

clubs um not not pubs but clubs where

you hand your phone in you know why you

hand your phone in because they don't

want you taking pictures and videos of

the people in there

so I don't know that um I don't I don't

know what's going on here um and

um

it's it's be it's it's

it's um goob says you're losing your

Edge in fear medior medior relation Mark

losing your balls mate please go and

watch whatever else is on on a Saturday

night you know I don't normally even do

a Saturday night show I'm the person

that sat here for years and called the

problems out at Man United I'm the one

who's had to take the Flack for that I'm

the one that as as this community's

presenter you know isn't afraid to say

the things and I've done it and you know

I've done it for years I don't

appreciate being called out for

something that I've proven year after

year that I'm not and if you think that

I'd rather you got your coat and left

because there's no change from me buddy

none at all I I am always going to call

it out this season I've called it out I

will always call it out but I can't I

can't rant and Rave about a player I

actually don't

dislike because people think I dislike

them I'm just massively disappointed

massively

disappointed you know I look at the way

Anthony martial has been treated by this

fan base and by ex players and I look at

the Way Martial has been treated and the

only difference is one's M born and Brad

I think those two players five years ago

I said are going to dominate the Premier

League for a decade and neither of them

have for different reasons and I don't

really understand it I don't really

understand it I don't know where to put

the blame I don't I don't know whether

it's managers clubs the players the

people around them two very different

stories who' basically just pissed their

pissed their talent up the wall and I

don't get it I don't get at all I'm

going to read some of the quotes out

Jordan's just gifted 10 memberships I

don't get at all why there's got to be

an explanation can somebody offer me an

explanation and there's a lot of angry

people in the chat and I get it but can

somebody offer me an explanation why a

Manchester United player is in a

different country granted it's only half

an hour on a plane is in a different

country the night before training in a

nightclub

why what why is that happening you know

I'm not saying we're going to lose to

Newport tomorrow but if we did because

rashford went out on Thursday night and

can't play tonight tomorrow you know I I

don't I don't understand this I I don't

understand this I I really can't

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