Ferguson Lining Up Akinfeev Swoop
October 22, 2009
Following 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 »
United After Inter’s Julio Cesar
October 7, 2009
It 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 »
Edwin Van Der Sar: I’ll be Back For Bolton
October 7, 2009
Edwin 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 »
What’s Happened To Our Defence?
October 5, 2009
Last season, after a 2 – 1 defeat away to Arsenal, United went on something of a clean sheet frenzy. 1,334 minutes of Premier League football were subsequently played and not a solitary goal was conceded. In the entire season, the defence was only... Read more »
Akinfeev Wouldn’t Say No To United
September 11, 2009
As CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev prepares for two potential encounters with United in the up coming Champions League group stages, the Russian goalkeeper has one eye on linking up with the Premier League champions in the not too distant future. There... Read more »
Carling Cup Final Preview: Man Utd vs Tottenham
February 27, 2009
Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon in the League Cup final from Wembley. Man Utd have faced Tottenham 167 times before in their illustrious history but this weekend’s clash will be the first time the clubs have met in the... Read more »
January Player of the Month
February 6, 2009
Dimitar 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 »
Five goals, Two Records, One Edwin van der Sar
January 28, 2009
Two records were broken in last night’s football match against West Brom. Edwin van der Sar broke Petr Cech’s record of 1,025 Premiership minutes without conceding a goal whilst the team achieved their 11th successive Premiership result ending with... Read more »
Edwin van der Sar signs his final contract with Man Utd
December 12, 2008
Just like he said he would, Edwin van der Sar made a decision on his future before the new year and the result is a one year extension to his current deal. Van der Sar has agreed a one year extension with the club and Ferguson has revealed that it will... Read more »
Van der Sar, Neville and Wes Brown miss Celtic trip
November 5, 2008
Manchester United trio Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville and Wes Brown are all missing from the squad which travelled to Glasgow today ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League encounter with Celtic. The club have confirmed that Van der Sar is being rested... Read more »
4 Reds nominated for 2008 European Footballer of the Year award
October 20, 2008
The 2008 European Footballer of the Year award nominees were announced last night with United having four players nominated; Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Edwin van der Sar. Other Premier League club’s with players nominated are... Read more »
UEFA Club Football of the Year nominees 2007/08 sees 6 reds up for award
August 23, 2008
The nominees for UEFA’s club footballer of the year were announced yesterday and the Red’s lead the way with a total of 6 players nominated. The strength of the premier league is demonstrated with 17 of the 20 nominees playing their football in England.... Read more »
United’s contingent at Euro 2008
June 7, 2008
Being Premiership Champions and Champions League Winners, you would be forgiven for thinking the bulk of our players will be away at the Euros which start today. Unfortunately for us (the supporters, England ones in particular), but fortunately for United,... Read more »
How long left for Edwin van der Sar?
June 6, 2008
Edwin van der Sar has been around the block a few times in footballing terms; he has won the champions league with two clubs (Man Utd and Ajax), played in the Dutch league, the Italian league and of course the Premiership. He has no fewer than 16 club... Read more »
Edwin van der Sar interview on prospects of winning the title
May 1, 2008
Edwin van der Sar talks abot United’s form and chances of ending the season as champions. Read More →
Van der Sar saves 3 in a row. Charity Shield 2007
September 5, 2007
After a 1 – 1 draw in the 2007 Charity Shield, it takes penalties to seperate the teams. Up steps Edwin van der Sar. Read More →
