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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer meeting and pizza to celebrate – Inside Manchester United’s pre-season trip

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A pizza delivery was made to the Manchester United dressing room after Friday’s dominant pre-season win against Rosenborg in Trondheim.

United’s performance against Wrexham in the opening friendly was underwhelming, but it blew the cobwebs away and the players took a big step forward at the Lerkendal Stadion.

Michael Carrick was pleased with what he saw, particularly from academy players in the second half, so the slices of pizza were deserved before the squad was whisked to the airport for a quick flight home.

United arrived in Trondheim around 6.30pm local time on Thursday, and their arrival was low-key, as it had been the weekend previously in Helsinki. There were around 100 fans waiting at the team hotel, and Harry Maguire was the first player to get off the team bus.

Maguire has worn the armband in the absence of Bruno Fernandes following his efforts at the World Cup, and he made a beeline for the excited Norwegian supporters to sign autographs and take photos.

The defender had a quiet word in the ear of Acacio Valentim, head of team operations, before he greeted fans. Maguire appeared to tell Valentim to make sure each player spent some time with United supporters.

Valentim ushered each player toward the fans as they got off the bus, but the squad were happy to oblige with autographs and selfies.

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JJ Gabriel was included in a senior squad for the first time. It was surreal to see the 15-year-old receive so many photo and autograph requests, but it spoke volumes that every fan knew who he was.

Bryan Mbeumo is the last player off the bus at every game. True to form, he was the last to leave the coach in Trondheim, and he received a huge cheer as he entered the hotel after making his way along the line of fans.

United held another meet-and-greet with supporters inside the hotel. Trondheim is a small, walkable city, and United stayed bang in the centre, which gave the players the chance for a leisurely stroll on the morning of the game.

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Luke Shaw posted a video of Mbeumo playing the piano on social media when the team returned to the hotel. Mbeumo is a brilliant piano player and performed ‘7 Years’ by Lukas Graham.

Carrick used the trip to Norway to meet up with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Although Carrick beat Solskjaer to the interim United job in January, the pair remain close and sources said Solskjaer was in good form.

Solskjaer keeps a deliberately low profile in his home country. His appearances in the media are rare in his homeland, and he wasn’t involved in any coverage of Norway’s World Cup quarter-final against England.

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The 53-year-old helped to generate huge support for United in Norway during his playing career, but the turnout in Trondheim suggested the Reds may have overstretched their Scandinavian support this summer.

United are playing four friendlies in the region this pre-season, and the attendances have been disappointing so far. There were thousands of empty seats at the Lerkendal Stadion, which didn’t even seem half full.

The low attendance was mostly down to Rosenborg’s poor season. They are struggling in the middle of their campaign, and their supporters want the game boycotted because it was deemed an unwanted distraction locally.

Rosenborg fans believed the game would increase the chances of relegation. It also meant their league game against Fredrikstad FK had to be rearranged for Monday, and it goes against Norwegian culture for matches to be played on Mondays, which fed into the backlash.

United have not been worried by the attendances for the opening two pre-season games. Sources have stressed the priority for pre-season was football preparation, not commercial reasons and chasing revenue.

There was a small tent selling United merchandise in the city square, but a barista in a local coffee shop had no idea that United were in town to play Rosenborg, admitting her partner supported Liverpool.

United fans could be found in the Three Lions pub, though. There was a United Q&A event in the bar, organised by the United Scandinavian Supporters’ Club, and a few season ticket holders were present.

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They were all unhappy about the ticketing fiasco that has made headlines over the last week. One fan, who said he was “rusty as his seat at Old Trafford”, spoke about feeling unwanted as a season ticket holder.

United at least put on a show for the supporters who attended against Rosenborg. The players applauded each corner of the ground after the final whistle, and some took photos with fans from the bottom tier of the main stand.

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A young fan was given Maguire’s match-worn shirt. Gabriel did not get onto the pitch, but he shared a special moment with his mother as he took a photo with his first senior shirt before getting on the bus.

Gabriel politely said “thank you” when he was congratulated for being in the squad as he walked through the mixed zone. United staff members have been struck by how polite and well-mannered he is.

Ayden Heaven and Mason Mount stopped to speak before leaving. United youngster Jaydan Kamason recorded two assists and stopped to chat after a request from the Manchester Evening News.

All of the players who featured against Rosenborg were given Saturday off to recharge.

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National Senior Track & Field Championships – Day 1 Round-Up

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The main story from day one of the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships at Morton Stadium was Rhasidat Adeleke’s European Championships qualifying time in her winning the 200m title.

There will be live coverage on the Athletics Ireland YouTube channel over the weekend.

In the men’s 200m, Waterford’s Benjamin Richardson won his first senior national outdoor title in 20.64 seconds. Seán Aigboboh (Tallaght A.C.) finished strongly for silver in 20.75 seconds, while Mark Smyth (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) and Ryan Mulholland (Tallaght A.C.) shared the bronze medal after dead-heating for third in 21.16 seconds.

Race Walks

David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley A.C.) successfully retained his men’s 10,000m Race Walk title in commanding fashion, crossing the line in 38:56.24 to claim a fourth consecutive outdoor national crown.

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The women’s 5,000m Race Walk produced one of the best finishes in recent years, ultimately finishing with Kate Veale (West Waterford A.C.) securing her 24th national senior title across indoor and outdoors. Veale clocked 24:18.38 to hold off Aisling Lane (Mullingar Harriers A.C.) in 24:21.03, while Leah O’Gara (Finn Valley A.C.) completed the podium in 24:22.91.

3,000 Steeplechase

Abbie Sheridan (St. Peter’s A.C.) defended her women’s 3,000m steeplechase title with an impressive winning time of 9:55.60. Róisín Treacy (Dundrum South Dublin A.C.) finished second in 10:20.53, with Dearbhla Allen (St. Peter’s A.C.) taking bronze in 10:46.02.

Finley Daly (Sligo A.C.) won his third men’s 3,000m steeplechase title in four years with an impressive victory in 8:59.70. Jack Dee (St. Peter’s A.C.) was second in 9:30.93, while Adam Kirk-Smith (Derry City Track Club) earned bronze in 9:44.48.

Field Events

Olympian Eric Favors (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) successfully defended his men’s shot put title with a best throw of 19.47m. Theo Hanlon (Suncroft A.C.) claimed silver with 15.81m, while Callum Keating (North Cork A.C.) took bronze with 14.72m.

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Michaela Walsh (Swinford A.C.) won her seventh outdoor national shot put title – and first since 2023 – with a winning throw of 13.11m. Laura Frawley (Nenagh Olympic A.C.) finished second with 11.90m ahead of Alana Frattaroli (Limerick A.C.), who threw 11.53m.

Conor Cusack (Lake District A.C.) successfully retained the men’s javelin title with a best effort of 69.09m. Oisín Joyce (Lake District A.C.) finished second with 64.05m, while Michael Jordan (Naas A.C.) claimed bronze with 61.17m.

Kate Joyce (Dundrum South Dublin A.C.) claimed her first senior outdoor national javelin title with a winning throw of 50.21m. Leanne Healy (Marian A.C.) took silver with 46.03m, while Ailbhe Gordon (Greystones and District A.C.) took bronze with 45.33m.

The women’s high jump saw Daena Kealy (St. Abbans A.C.) produce a lifetime best of 1.87m to secure the national title. Siún Quinn (Brothers Pearse A.C.) cleared 1.80m for silver, while Tara O’Connor (Dundalk St. Gerards A.C.) claimed bronze with 1.75m.

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David Cussen (Old Abbey A.C.) added a sixth outdoor national high jump title to his collection after clearing 2.15m in the men’s high jump.

Daphni Doulaptsi Teeuwen (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) successfully defended her women’s triple jump title with a winning leap of 13.06m. Saragh Buggy (St. Abbans A.C.) claimed silver with 12.47m, while Caoimhe McDonagh (South Sligo A.C.) won bronze for the second successive year with 11.98m.

Joseph Gillespie (Finn Valley A.C.) won the men’s triple jump title with a best leap of 14.19m. Darragh Fahy (Loughrea A.C.) finished second on 13.91m, while Daniel De Antolin-Rodriguez (Ratoath A.C.) took bronze with 13.61m.

Select Day 1 Results

Shot Put Women
1. Michaela WALSH Swinford A.C. 13.11
2. Laura FRAWLEY Nenagh Olympic A.C. 11.90
3. Alana FRATTAROLI Limerick A.C. 11.53

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10,000m Walk Men
1. David KENNY Farranfore Maine Valley A.C. 38:56.24
2. Jerome CAPRICE Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 47:35.13
3. Evan WALSH St. Joseph’s A.C. 49:35.34

Shot Put Men
1. Eric FAVORS Raheny Shamrock A.C. 19.47
2. Theo HANLON Suncroft A.C. 15.81
3. Callum KEATING North Cork A.C. 14.72

Triple Jump Men
1. Joseph GILLESPIE Finn Valley A.C. 14.19
2. Darragh FAHY Loughrea A.C. 13.91 13.31
3. Daniel DE ANTOLIN-RODRIGUEZ Ratoath A.C. 13.61

High Jump Women
1. Daena KEALY St. Abbans A.C. 1.87
2. Siún QUINN Brothers Pearse A.C. 1.80
3. Tara O’CONNOR Dundalk St. Gerards A.C. 1.75

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5000m Walk Women
1. Kate VEALE West Waterford A.C. 24:18.38
2. Aisling LANE Mullingar Harriers A.C. 24:21.03
3. Leah O GARA Finn Valley A.C. 24:22.91

Triple Jump Women
1. Daphni DOULAPTSI TEEUWEN Raheny Shamrock A.C. 13.06
2. Saragh BUGGY St. Abbans A.C. 12.47
3. Caoimhe MC DONAGH South Sligo A.C. 11.98

Javelin Men
1. Conor CUSACK Lake District A.C. 69.09
2. Oisín JOYCE Lake District A.C. 64.05
3. Michael JORDAN Naas A.C. 61.17

Javelin Women
1. Kate JOYCE Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 50.21
2. Leanne HEALY Marian A.C. 46.03
3. Ailbhe GORDON Greystones and District A.C. 45.33

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200m Women Final
1. Rhasidat ADELEKE Tallaght A.C. 22.80 CR
2. Lauren ROY Fast Twitch A.C. 23.49
3. Lorena HARRISON Ratoath A.C. 24.61

200m Men Final
1. Benjamin RICHARDSON Waterford A.C. 20.64
2. Seán AIGBOBOH Tallaght A.C. 20.75
3. Mark SMYTH Raheny Shamrock A.C. 21.16
4. Ryan MULHOLLAND Tallaght A.C. 21.16

3000m SC Women
1. Abbie SHERIDAN St. Peter’s A.C. 9:55.60
2. Róisín TREACY Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 10:20.53
3. Dearbhla ALLEN St. Peter’s A.C. 10:46.02

High Jump Men
1. David CUSSEN Old Abbey A.C. 2.15
2. Lorcan MURPHY Dundrum South Dublin A.C. 2.00
3. Patryk PUCEK Clongriffin A.C. 1.95

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3000m SC Men
1. Finley DALY Sligo A.C. 8:59.70
2. Jack DEE St Peters A.C. 9:30.93
3. Adam KIRK-SMITH Derry City Track Club 9:44.48


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Abilities, best combos, how to play, and tips and tricks

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Ghost Rider in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is one of the most unique characters. He is a mid-to-long-range fighter who deals heavy damage using chain-based attacks and hellfire. However, his core mechanic is the Vengeance Gauge, which can either be his biggest strength or weakness. As such, mastering the gauge is crucial to playing the character effectively.

This article explains how to efficiently play Ghost Rider in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls.


Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Ghost Rider guide: All abilities and best combos

Here is a list of all Ghost Rider’s abilities in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls:

  • Revelator Chain
  • Hell Throttle
  • Hellfire
  • Penance Driver
  • Judgement Cradle
  • Hell Scorcher
  • Inferno Engine (Super Skill)
  • Eternal Damnation (Ultimate Skill)
  • Tokon Assemble

Also read: Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls character tier list


Best Ghost Rider combo attacks in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls

Light attack combo

The third hit uses the chainThe third hit uses the chain
The third hit uses the chain

Spamming Light attacks while standing in front of your opponent is one of the cleanest ways to deal damage with Ghost Rider. He uses the chain on the third hit, pushing enemies back and creating a distance between you and the foe.

Finish the sequence with Tokon Assemble to bring in your teammates and add a burst of extra damage.


Medium and Heavy attack combo

The final hits rely on hellfireThe final hits rely on hellfire
The final hits rely on hellfire

Hellfire is one of Ghost Rider’s most useful tools and can build up the Vengeance Gauge, along with other skills. When using Medium or Heavy attack combos, the third hit will deal hellfire damage. Use it to increase the gauge to further increase the strength of your attacks.


Inferno Engine (Super Skill)

Summons Ghost Rider's carSummons Ghost Rider's car
Summons Ghost Rider’s car

The Inferno Engine is Ghost Rider’s Super Skill in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and summons his car to attack the enemy. Not only does this move deal a lot of damage, but it also depletes the Vengeance Gauge, allowing you to manage it.


Eternal Damnation (Ultimate Skill)

Deals damage with the chain and carDeals damage with the chain and car
Deals damage with the chain and car

Eternal Damnation is Ghost Rider’s Ultimate Skill and costs 100 gauge. When triggered, Robbie uses his chains to pull enemies and deal damage twice, followed by crashing into them with his car. Overall, it is a very strong finisher.


How to play Ghost Rider in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls

Managing the Vengeance Gauge is essentialManaging the Vengeance Gauge is essential
Managing the Vengeance Gauge is essential

Ghost Rider plays best from mid-to-far range. His chain attacks give him reach that most characters cannot match at close quarters, so try to keep your distance and use Revelator Chain and Hellfire to control the space between you and your opponent.

Other than that, the most important habit a Ghost Rider player should have is monitoring the Vengeance Gauge at all times. Every time you use a Skill, the gauge fills, and when the gauge enters the red zone, your Skills deal more damage. As such, you will want your gauge to be red during most of your fight.

However, if the gauge reaches maximum, Ghost Rider suffers from the Overheat status. At this point, he is stunned and cannot attack until the gauge drops. As such, use Penance Driver often to bring the gauge back down or spend it to cast your Super Skill or Ultimate Skill.

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