Bye Bye Tevez?
Posted on 10 May 2009Not for the first time in recent weeks, Carlos Tevez has been talking to the media about his future. This time though, the riddles are gone and the Argentine International is cutting straight to the chase. “I think I will be at another club next season”... Read more »
Rio Back in Training
Posted on 4 May 2009A boost for United today as Rio Ferdinand resumed training. The centre-back was reported to have been left coughing blood following his collision with Edwin van der Sar in the first leg of the Champion’s League Semi Final with Arsenal. This will... Read more »
Scholes set for 600
Posted on 22 Apr 2009Paul Scholes will step out for his 600th appearance in a Manchester United shirt tonight against Portsmouth making him only the fourth player in the club’s history to reach the milestone. Scholes will join Bobby Charlton, Bill Foulkes and Ryan Giggs... Read more »
What a week; Three red cards, six goals shipped and not a point for the effort
Posted on 21 Mar 2009Those fourteen league games without conceding a goal seem a long way away today. Edwin Van Der Sar may well be proved right, records mean nothing without trophies. United lost two nil to Fulham today to make it their second defeat on the spin in the Premier... Read more »
Champions League Quarter-Final: The draw has been kind
Posted on 20 Mar 2009The Champions League quarter-final draw was made moments ago and Manchester United have been paired with Porto. Arsenal have been handed a tie with Villarreal with the winners of each match meeting in the semi-finals. Elsewhere, Liverpool have been drawn... Read more »
Ronny: We CAN win the lot
Posted on 19 Mar 2009Where Ferguson airs caution, Ronaldo exudes confidence. Winning five trophies is the ultimate aim for everyone at United this season and whilst Ferguson thinks a clean sweep may be a step too far, Ronaldo is most certainly up for the challenge. “We’re... Read more »
More on Manucho
Posted on 19 Mar 2009Following on from yesterday’s piece on Manucho, I asked Matt from http://hull.theoffside.com what his views on the Angolan were. I emailed him over some questions and with a lightening quick response; he’s what he had to say. Overall, are you happy... Read more »
Loan Watch: Manucho at Hull City
Posted on 18 Mar 2009Having missed last month’s Loan Watch, we are going to catch up by giving each player their own round-up since January 16th. We’re starting with Manucho who is currently on loan with Hull City. Quick Stats Games available for selection: 12 Times... Read more »
Da Silva’s tapped up; Fabio for the first team?
Posted on 18 Mar 2009Rafael da Silva has been pretty close to amazing this season. At just 18 years old and in his first season, he has ousted both Gary Neville and Wes Brown as first choice right back. The young Brazilian has been sidelined recently with a hairline fracture... Read more »
Red card? It wasn’t even a foul
Posted on 16 Mar 2009Nemanja Vidic will serve a two game suspension after being wrongly sent off in Saturday’s Premier League match and will miss United’s trip to Fulham and their home tie with Aston Villa. Whilst most seem to have accepted that Vidic’s ‘rugby... Read more »
Why Carlos Tevez WILL sign
Posted on 9 Mar 2009If you look at United’s goal scorers chart this season, you wont be surprised by the names occupying the top four spots; Cristiano Ronaldo (16), Wayne Rooney (16), Dimitar Berbatov (13) and Carlos Tevez (12). Wayne Rooney cost £30 odd million, so did... Read more »
Spot Da Difference
Posted on 28 Feb 2009The arrival of Rafael and Fabio da Silva has caused some problems on the training pitch by all accounts as the pair of identical twins cannot be distinguished. Rio Ferdinand has almost got it sussed out. “One of them has a slit on his chin and one... Read more »
Rafael out for a month
Posted on 27 Feb 2009Rafael da Silva will miss Sunday’s Carling Cup final with Tottenham after it was revealed the young Brazilian has suffered a fracture on his ankle. “Rafael is out for a month with a slight hairline fracture of his ankle,” Ferguson told his pre-match... Read more »
Wayne Rooney in squad to face Fulham
Posted on 17 Feb 2009Wayne Rooney will make his United comeback on Wednesday night in United’s Premier League fixture with Fulham at Old Trafford. Rooney has recovered from his hamstring injury and is fit enough for a place on the bench. The England forward as been out... Read more »
Ryan Giggs pens contract extension
Posted on 12 Feb 2009Ryan Giggs has penned a one year extension to his contract which will see the legend play at United until at least June 2010. At 35 years old, the Welshman had flirted with the idea of retirement but his desire has always been to play on at United and... Read more »
January Player of the Month
Posted on 6 Feb 2009Dimitar Berbatov has topped a fans poll for player of the month for January over at manutd.com. More than 50,000 votes were cast in total including over 30,000 for the Bulgarian; 56% of the total vote. Four other players were shortlisted for the award;... Read more »
New signing De Laet out for four weeks
Posted on 6 Feb 2009Surprise January signing Ritchie De Laet has been side lined for up to four weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage in training. De Laet signed for United on 8th January from Stoke City on a three year performance related contract. He has been training... Read more »
Rooney on the comeback trail
Posted on 4 Feb 2009Wayne Rooney completed his first full training session yesterday and the England striker is poised for his comeback which could come as early as this Sunday when Manchester United visit West Ham in the Premier League. Rooney hasn’t featured for United... Read more »
Chester goes all Posh
Posted on 2 Feb 2009Highly rated youngster James Chester has moved to Peterborough in a one month loan deal. Chester made his United debut against Derby last month playing 24 minutes of the Carling Cup clash. United won 4 – 2 and with injuries piling up it seemed the... Read more »
Vidic ban confirmed – 1 match only
Posted on 30 Jan 2009FIFA have today confirmed that Nemanja Vidic will serve a one game suspension in the UEFA Champions League following the Serbian defender’s red card in the Club World Cup final. The defender also picked up a 5,000 Swiss francs fine which is a little... Read more »
