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EST. 2026 · THE INDEPENDENT EDITIONAll the news that probably shouldn’t happen.ORIGINAL SATIRE · NOT REAL NEWS

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Imaginary football stadium with empty red seats and no club branding

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Manchester United Advertise for Manager With Own Miracle

Applicants must deliver a five-year rebuild by Saturday. Previous experience of resurrection preferred.

The Bystander Britain DeskPolitics & public life · 2 min read