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Gary Nevilleās The Overlap buys Mark Goldbridgeās Man United YouTube channel
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Gary Neville's The Overlap has acquired Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels, including the largest Manchester United fan channel, 'United We Stand.' The channels boast a combined audience of 3.7 million viewers.
Gary Nevilleās The Overlap has bought Mark Goldbridgeās YouTube channels (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)
Gary Nevilleās The Overlap network has acquired Mark Goldbridgeās popular YouTube channels, a significant move in the independent football media landscape.
Goldbridgeās 'United We Stand' is the largest Manchester United fan channel on YouTube, complemented by his 'Thatās Football' platform for broader sports commentary.
A press release from The Overlap confirmed Goldbridgeās channels have a combined audience of 3.7 million viewers. Neville, The Overlapās executive director, articulated the strategic vision behind the move.
He stated: "We are building what we believe will become one of the most exciting independent football communities in the world ā one that gives fans direct, personality-led content.
āThe United Stand and Thatās Football are two of the best-known football channels on YouTube, and our intention is to develop them into the most compelling Manchester United and football news channels in the market."
Mark Goldbridge, left, has the largest Man United fan channel on YouTube (YouTube/The United Stand)
Goldbridge launched The United Stand in 2014, which now boasts 2.2 million subscribers.
Last August, he became one of the first content creators to secure live rights for a top-flight European league, screening 20 Friday night Bundesliga matches this season.
Commenting on the deal, Goldbridge said: "Iāve spent the last 10 years building The United Stand for Manchester United fans and Thatās Football for all fans, and Iām prouder of that than anything Iāve ever done. This deal is about what comes next.
āThe Overlap has the ambition, the credibility, and the resources to help me take what I do to the next level."
The Overlap was founded by Neville in 2021. The productionās weekly Stick to Football Podcast has become a major hit with fans, as the likes of Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott give their views on the game.
Guests are regularly invited onto the podcast as well, with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard recently joining Neville and Co. to discuss his career.
Q&A
What is the significance of Gary Neville's acquisition of Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels?
The acquisition marks a notable shift in the independent football media landscape, enhancing The Overlap's reach and influence.
How many viewers do Mark Goldbridge's YouTube channels have combined?
Mark Goldbridge's channels have a combined audience of 3.7 million viewers.
What are the names of the YouTube channels acquired by The Overlap?
The channels acquired include 'United We Stand,' the largest Manchester United fan channel, and 'Thatās Football,' which covers broader sports commentary.
