Rooney Wants Legend Status
November 6, 2009
Wayne Rooney may be a legend to some already, but on paper and in the history books he is overshadowed by names such as Ryan Giggs, Bobby Charlton, Jack Rowley and George Best. Giggs, 34, is the most decorated player in the Premier League’s history... Read more »
United Win Seven Goal Derby Thriller
September 20, 2009
Manchester United could have thrashed Manchester City in today’s 153rd Manchester Derby but will settle for the three points courtesy of a last gasp winner from substitute Michael Owen. United ended 4 – 3 winners in a game which Ferguson said could... Read more »
The Red Mist Of Rooney
September 16, 2009
The red mist descended around Wayne Rooney last night as he was substituted for Michael Owen in the 64th minute in the 1 – 0 win away to Besiktas. At the time, the game was tied at 0-0 and Rooney, playing as a lone striker, although working hard, had... Read more »
Carlos Tevez’s Goals Replaced Already
September 14, 2009
Of course we will miss his League Cup goals when we rest the ‘real’ squad, but Carlos Tevez’s league goal tally has already been reached by Wayne Rooney just five games in. Tevez made 29 league appearances for United last term, playing 1,858 minutes... Read more »
Rooney Pencilled In For Central Role
August 8, 2009
Alex Ferguson has confirmed what every Red has known all along. Wayne Rooney is a striker. After spending time left, right and centre on the pitch, Fergie is expecting Rooney to play the majority of his football in his preferred position this season;... Read more »
Three Trophies Should Be an Achievement
May 28, 2009
At the start of the season, had I been offered the opportunity of finishing the campaign with three trophies, I would have more than likely taken it. Today, when you look at that same accomplishment; you can only reflect on what could have been with an... Read more »
Rome Here We Come
May 6, 2009
Manchester United needed just ten minutes to confirm their place in this season’s Champions League Final, as the reigning Champions cruised passed Arsenal last night at the Emirates. Coming into the game with a 1-0 lead, a goal for the visitors would... Read more »
Ronny: We CAN win the lot
March 19, 2009
Where 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 »
Disappointing performance, but happy to be through
March 12, 2009
A sentiment echoed by the boss himself. Alex Ferguson is understandably happy with a two nil victory over reigning Italian Champions Inter Milan. But ask him about the performance and you’ll get a different response. “It was the type of match where... Read more »
Wayne Rooney in squad to face Fulham
February 17, 2009
Wayne 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 »
Rooney on the comeback trail
February 4, 2009
Wayne 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 »
Rooney Out; Tevez and Evans battle for fitness
January 15, 2009
As if losing Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand wasn’t enough, Wayne Rooney has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering an injury in the early stages of Wednesday’s 1 – 0 win over Wigan. “It is a hamstring injury,” Ferguson said. “That... Read more »
Wayne Rooney cleared of stamping
December 15, 2008
No disciplinary action will be brought against Wayne Rooney after UEFA studied video evidence of the alleged stamp on Aalborg midfielder Kasper Risgaard in the 2 – 2 draw at Old Trafford last Wednesday. After the game, Risgaard claimed he had stud... 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 »
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 »
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 »
United’s attacking options: accommodating Berbatov
September 4, 2008
With the signing of Berbatov and Manucho receiving his work permit, Sir Alex Ferguson has finally bagged himself the four strikers he loves to operate with. Ever since the striking quartet of Yorke, Cole, Solskjaer and Sheringham helped bring home the... 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 »
Rooney returns to training and may be fit for start of season
August 9, 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that his has not given up hope of Wayne Rooney being available for the start of the season. Despite fears a virus the striker picked up on the club’s recent pre-season tour of Africa would keep him out, the forward returned... Read more »
Wayne Rooney “doubtful” for season opener
August 6, 2008
Wayne Rooney is the latest United player to be ruled “doubtful” for the Premiership opener against Newcastle as it has been revealed the striker contracted a virus whilst in Nigeria on the recent pre-season tour of Africa. Ferguson told Sky... Read more »
