Let’s Not Be Drastic, But That Was Appalling
October 25, 2009
Yes 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 »
Valencia Ready To Strut His Stuff
October 22, 2009
Antonio 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 »
Jonny Evans Gives Fergie Selection Headache
September 29, 2009
Alex Ferguson admits he is finding it increasingly difficult to select his central defensive pairing given the vast improvement of Jonny Evans. Evans has made six appearances so far this season but is still behind both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic... Read more »
Rio: Rome Was Sickening
September 15, 2009
Rio Ferdinand made his first league appearance of the season in the 3 – 1 victory over Spurs on Saturday after recovering from a thigh injury sustained in training. His prolonged absence from the team has given the United captain plenty of time to reflect... Read more »
Rio Back in Training
May 4, 2009
A 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 »
Rafa Benitez thinks the title race could be over
April 22, 2009
Despite scoring four goals at home to Arsenal last night, Liverpool failed to pick up the three points. Andrey Arshavin scored four goals for Arsenal (a couple of them were pretty tasty too) to earn the North London outfit a deserved draw which leaves... Read more »
Rio’s in it for the Kickz
February 28, 2009
The Manchester United Foundation, in partnership with Greater Manchester police are signed up to a Football Foundation scheme called Kickz which aims to create stronger communities through football. Kickz sessions at United are held on Thursday and Friday... Read more »
Manchester United’s defensive duo: Who to face Inter? Who can you find?
February 23, 2009
Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans; between them they have appeared in all 44 of Manchester United’s fixtures this season. Such is their importance to the team, Fergie has utilised two of the three in all but four matches this campaign –... Read more »
Defensive Duo Ruled Out
January 13, 2009
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in defence with both Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra being ruled out of action. Rio Ferdinand was expected to play in Sundays three nil victory over Chelsea but the defender suffered a recurrence of a back problem... Read more »
Rio Sent for Scan
January 12, 2009
Despite being expected to start the match on Sunday Rio Ferdinand didn’t even make it onto the bench as United smashed Chelsea three-nil. Instead Rio has been sent for another scan on the back injury which has kept him out of action for the last... Read more »
Ferdinand and Evra back to face Blues
January 9, 2009
Rio Ferdinand will be back for United this weekend to face Chelsea after the defender returned to training following injury. Ferdinand has been out the last four matches since suffering a recurrence of a back injury but returns in time for the Reds top... Read more »
Dimitar Berbatov, Wes Brown and Rio Ferdinand all out, Rooney’s back
November 21, 2008
Dimitar Berbatov has been ruled out of tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa as well as Tuesdays visit to Villarreal. The striker, who came off injured after just half an hour in Bulgaria’s 6 – 1 defeat against neighbours Serbia has been given just a “slight... Read more »
England hit five as boo boys switch from Lampard to Ashley Cole
October 12, 2008
England made it three wins from three in their World Cup qualification campaign by beating Kazakhstan (ranked 131 in the world) 5 – 1 at Wembley last night. When you see the score line 5 – 1, you may be wondering how the England boo boys were out... 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 »
Patrice Evra charged but Rio is in the clear
July 19, 2008
Patrice 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 »
I now pronounce you Chief Ferdinand
June 9, 2008
Rio Ferdinand has been awarded a special chieftaincy title in the city of Lagos after the United defender spent time over there promoting Education through Football. Ferdinand kicked off a local street tournament which is being launched to locate and... Read more »
Cristiano Ronaldo, who said what today?
June 6, 2008
The circus around Ronaldo continues today with the world’s press running with the story published by Terra yesterday. We have doubts over the authenticity of these latest quotes but it hasn’t stopped the world voicing their opinions. Here’s todays who... Read more »
A Muntari penalty with Rio Ferdinand in goal
March 8, 2008
Rio Ferdinand took over as goalkeeper after Edwin vad der Sar was taken off at half time and Tomasz Kuszczak used his head to make a tackle in the box and was sent off. A place in the FA Cup semi-final beckons, it’s the 78th minute and it’s... Read more »
Rio Ferdinand own goal against Porstmouth
May 24, 2007
Rio Ferdinand’s goal scoring career was slow in coming for United, but once he gets going, he just can’t stop….. Read More →
