Eagles flies the nest
Posted on 30 Jul 2008Christopher Eagles has left Manchester United for Championship side Burnley in a deal believed to be worth £1.2 million. After recently declaring he was prepared to fight for his place in the United line up, it seems the lure of regular football, albeit... Read more »
Saha to Sunderland?
Posted on 28 Jul 2008Former United captain Roy Keane looks set to continue his policy of signing former team mates as Sunderland lodge an official £10 million bid to sign out of favour striker Louis Saha. Saha has had an indifferent period whilst at Old Trafford, playing... Read more »
Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker: Applications being taken now
Posted on 27 Jul 2008Auditions for the new Sky One Show: Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker, will take place over the next 5 days. 5 trial venues around the UK (Middlesbrough, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & Hayes) will be open to all UK residents aged between 14 and... Read more »
If Tevez really wants to stay, he should keep it buttoned!
Posted on 24 Jul 2008Carlos tevez has repeatedly stated his desire to stay at united and secure himself a long term contract. The Argentine International is one year through a complicated two year loan deal at United and one thing he shouldn’t be doing if he wants to... Read more »
Paul Scholes to retire within 2 seasons
Posted on 24 Jul 2008Paul Scholes, aged 33, will retire from football within the next two years. “I think I’ve got two years left at the most. I can’t say I can’t wait to finish, but I’m looking forward to finishing and everything that goes with... Read more »
Patrice Evra charged but Rio is in the clear
Posted on 19 Jul 2008Patrice Evra has been charged with improper conduct over the incident at Stamford Bridge last season when Manchester United lost 2 – 1 to Chelsea as the season drew to a close. After the game, the United players were warming down when what was reported... Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson talks to the media as Manchester United head to South Africa
Posted on 17 Jul 2008Alex Ferguson spoke to the media today as the team headed out to South Africa for their pre-season tour. Owen Hargreaves is suffering from tendonitis and will stay at home for the tour. Ferguson stated the club have made a bid for a player that will “enhance... Read more »
Why the Manchester United Boo Boys need to stop
Posted on 17 Jul 2008When Cristiano Ronaldo left for the Euros this summer, the red side of Manchester branded him a hero. He had played a crucial role in bringing the Premiership crown back to Old Trafford and it was his goal that ultimately won us the Champions League. Fast... Read more »
Are the Glazers ready to do business over Ronaldo?
Posted on 17 Jul 2008Spanish newspaper Marca had their big wooden spoon out again today claiming that United are finally ready to sit down with Real Madrid and thrash out a transfer deal for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spanish sports paper claim the Glazers have “agreed to... Read more »
Aberdeen 0 – 2 Manchester United Highlights
Posted on 13 Jul 2008Manchester United kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2 – 0 victory over Fergie’s old club Aberdeen yesterday (12/07/08). It was the first time our new away kit was used but it was the old boys that left an impression with Aberdeen... Read more »
Darren Fletcher is a transfer target for Everton
Posted on 8 Jul 2008Darren Fletcher has today emerged as a summer transfer target of Everton. Fellow Scot, David Moyes, is hoping he can lure the midfielder to Goodison Park with the promise of regular first team football. Moyes is lining up a £4 million bid... Read more »
Queiroz preparing to leave United. A new number two beckons
Posted on 8 Jul 2008Ever since Phil Scolari took over at Chelsea, rumours over the Brazilians replacement as manager of Portugal have been rife with reports that Carlos Queiroz is their number one target. Queiroz was highly credited in helping Manchester United win back... Read more »
Transfer roundup (07/07/08)
Posted on 8 Jul 2008Liverpool have snapped up Danish Striker Nikola Saric from Herfolge on a free. Rafa Benitez won the 17 year old forward’s signature after beating off strong interest from both Barcelona and Tottenham. Southampton have signed 21 year old goalkeeper... Read more »
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on the move – destination Old Trafford?
Posted on 7 Jul 2008Transfer roundup (05/07/08)
Posted on 5 Jul 2008Brazilian midfielder Geovanni has moved from Manchester City to Hull City on a free transfer after spending just one sason at the club. Geovanni has signed a 2 year deal with the Premiership new boys. Harry Kewell has signed a two year contract at Galatasaray... Read more »
Transfer roundup (04/07/08)
Posted on 4 Jul 2008Liverpool have signed 26 year old defender Andrea Dossena from Udinese for a fee believed to be in the region of £7 million. Middlesbrough completed a £4 million deal for Didier Digard from Paris Saint Germain and also tied up a £3.2... Read more »
Big game player Fletcher will play his part in the 08/09 campaign
Posted on 4 Jul 2008When it looked like we were going to sign Aaron Ramsey, here at BlogUnited, we thought that Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United career looked to be over. Even though there was a loan deal on the table to send Ramsey back to Cardiff, with a squad... Read more »
A commitment contract – from United to Ronaldo
Posted on 2 Jul 2008It seems Manchester United are preparing for a u-turn. Since ruling out a new contract for Ronaldo only a few weeks ago, new reports suggest the club is preparing a new contract to improve upon Ronaldo’s already huge £120,000 plus a week... Read more »
Will Manchester United pay £20 million for Carlos Tevez?
Posted on 1 Jul 2008It’s been reported that in order to make permanent Carlos Tevez’s move to Old Trafford, United would need to cough up around £20 million. With such a hefty price tag, will the transfer ever be completed? I mean, £20 million buys... Read more »
