Villa Or Silva Or Both?
Posted on 29 Oct 2009United have once again been linked with January moves for Valencia’s star men, David Villa and David Silva. The future of both Spanish Internationals was the focus of much media attention over the summer with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keeping... Read more »
Barnsley 0 – 2 Manchester United
Posted on 27 Oct 2009From Oakwell, Attendance 20,019 , Referee Chris Foy Barnsley 0 – 2 Manchester United Danny Welbeck (6)Michael Owen (59)Gary Neville (s/o 63) View Video Highlights Barnsley Team Statistics Manchester United 0 Goals 2 4 Shots... Read more »
Let’s Not Be Drastic, But That Was Appalling
Posted on 25 Oct 2009Yes the ref was lousy, but don’t let that mask what was a terrible performance across the pitch by what could only bee described as a toothless United team at Anfield on Sunday. The final score of 2 – 0 didn’t flatter the home team as they notched... Read more »
Liverpool 2 – 0 Manchester United
Posted on 25 Oct 2009From Anfield, Attendance 44,188 , Referee A Marriner Liverpool 2 – 0 Manchester United Fernando Torres (65)David Ngog (90)Javier Mascherano (s/o 90) Nemanja Vidic (s/o 89) View Video Highlights Liverpool Team... Read more »
Valencia Ready To Strut His Stuff
Posted on 22 Oct 2009Antonio Valencia’s impact on the team has hardly been spectacular since his £16 million summer move from Wigan. But what a difference a goal can make. Well, two actually, and in back to back games to boot. Goals breed confidence, and if Valencia is... Read more »
Who Is The Greatest Manager Of All? Fergie Of Course
Posted on 22 Oct 2009A recent poll carried out by Sports Interactive has confirmed what we United fans have known for sometime. Sir Alex Ferguson is by far the greatest manager to have ever graced the game of football. Football fans who play the popular Football Manager game... Read more »
Ferguson Lining Up Akinfeev Swoop
Posted on 22 Oct 2009Following Manchester United’s 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow, Alex Ferguson took time to single out the opposition’s goalkeeper; remarking that the 23 Russian shot stopper was ‘outstanding’. I’m not sure if Ferguson saw something I didn’t but over... Read more »
CSKA Moscow 0 – 1 Manchester United
Posted on 21 Oct 2009From Luzhniki Stadium, Attendance 37,500 , Referee Claus Bo Larsen CSKA Moscow 0 – 1 Manchester United Antonio Valencia (86) View Video Highlights CSKA Moscow Team Statistics Manchester United 0 Goals 1 2 Shots... Read more »
Manchester United 2 – 1 Bolton
Posted on 17 Oct 2009From Old Trafford, Attendance 75,103 , Referee Mark Clattenburg Manchester United 2 – 1 Bolton Zat Knight (o/g 5)Antonio Valencia (33) Matthew Taylor (75) View Video Highlights Manchester United Team... Read more »
Obertan And Rafael Ready For Return
Posted on 12 Oct 2009Rafael da Silva will make his long awaited return from injury tonight as he is lined up to play against Oldham Athletic for the Reserves in the Manchester Senior Cup. Rafael had an impressive debut season at United which saw him nominated for PFA young... Read more »
Prospect: Hypocrisy In Action
Posted on 12 Oct 2009Unless you’ve been living under a a rock, you’ll no doubt be aware that the FA have a campaign called Respect aimed at encouraging players, staff and fans to be respectful to match day officials. The problem is, as been stated many times, respect... Read more »
Ferguson Issues Wiley Apology
Posted on 10 Oct 2009Alex Ferguson has issued an apology over comments made about Alan Wiley’s fitness following United’s disappointing 2-2 draw with Sunderland. United salvaged a point from the match thanks to an injury time own goal from Anton Ferdinand but rather than... Read more »
How Hard Is It To Pass A Manchester United Medical?
Posted on 9 Oct 2009As long as you can walk, perhaps even with a limp, and have played football at the highest level, it seems a medical at Manchester United is a breeze. Owen Hargreaves spoke in depth about his rehabilitation after surgery on both knees and gave an insight... Read more »
United Cleared, Paul Pogba Will Join United
Posted on 8 Oct 2009Manchester United have been given the all clear in their bid to sign 16 year old Paul Pogba from French club Le Havre. Le Havre reported United to FIFA claiming that they had agreed a contract with the midfielder which was due to come into effect at the... Read more »
Alan Wiley May Be Fit But Inconsistency Makes Him An Unfit Ref
Posted on 8 Oct 2009After Saturdays 2-2 draw with Sunderland, Alex Ferguson, frustrated by what he had just witnessed, issued a scathing verdict on referee Alan Wiley’s performance. “I was disappointed with the referee,” said Ferguson. “He didn’t... Read more »
Six Of The Best Bicycle Kicks
Posted on 7 Oct 2009Featuring Mark Hughes, Paul Ince, Andrew Cole, Dwight Yorke, Paul Scholes and Dimitar Berbatov. Andrew Cole gets my vote, closely followed by Paul Ince. Amazing goals! Read More →
United After Inter’s Julio Cesar
Posted on 7 Oct 2009It appears Alex Ferguson has given up hope of Ben Foster becoming United’s number one as reports suggest Julio Cesar is a potential transfer target for the club. The Brazilian international, aged 30, joined Inter in 2005 and is now regarded as one of... Read more »
Hargreaves Itching To Return
Posted on 7 Oct 2009Owen Hargreaves last played for United over a year ago in a 1 – 1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder came through the full ninety minutes but after examination by Dr Richard Steadman, it became apparent that Hargreaves would need surgery... Read more »
Edwin Van Der Sar: I’ll be Back For Bolton
Posted on 7 Oct 2009Edwin Van Der Sar started his comeback from injury yesterday coming through a full ninety minutes of Reserve team action as United beat Everton 1 – 0 on Tuesday. Van der Sar was rarely troubled in the match but the veteran Dutchman is pleased to have... Read more »
Ritchie de Laet Handed New Contract
Posted on 6 Oct 2009Ritchie de Laet has been handed a new contract by Alex Ferguson as the 20 year old defender nears his first team break through. De Laet only signed for United in January and has so far made two first team appearances; a Premiership win over Hull last... Read more »
