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A sigh of relief can be heard coming from Manchester United supports in the second (official) week of the summer transfer window, as the red half of the city sign young Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton. For a reported fee of £75 million and the swap of club legend Wayne Rooney, and through much … Read more
It’s Thursday and we are back with a whole bunch of stats to relive through the 2016-17 season. Jose Mourinho’s first season at Old Trafford surely had its highs and lows. The lowest point was the 4-0 drubbing by Chelsea while winning the Europa League was the perfect end to the season. 54- Goals scored … Read more
The month of July has rolled in, with the official opening of the transfer window soon to be augmented by the upcoming pre-season fixtures. As is customary for a club of United’s stature, the tour would involve travelling to a varied range of destinations and facing a plethora of opposition, some more high profile than … Read more
Ah, summer break/transfer window; a time where anything and everything is possible. From unexpected moves to record-breaking contracts and fees, these phases help to build, re-build and better teams for the upcoming season. When teams look to take advantage of the international tournaments that happen annually to scout, assess, and make note of those who … Read more
Another week, another season relived through numbers! This time we go back to 2009/10, United looked to win an unprecedented 4th consecutive Premier League title! Alas, despite the high expectations, the season ended in disappointment. Chelsea beat United to the title by a solitary point! 29- Goals + Assists for Wazza! Wayne enjoyed one of … Read more
Another week passes as Manchester United have yet to make another addition to their squad. As rumours build and spread, fans begin to wonder the thoughts and plans of manager José Mourinho. As it is known, Mourinho likes to have his official and final squad assembled before the North American tour starting in mid-July. With … Read more
After covering October and November last time around, we take a look at the mother of all months – December. United and rivals will be looking to consolidate their positions at the top of the table in the busy festive season. DECEMBER December 2nd – Arsenal (A) December 5th/6th – Champions League December 9th – … Read more
As Manchester United have made their first official signing of the summer in central defender, Victor Lindelöf, they look to add more depth to the squad for next season. With plenty of talent on the pitch, there is always room for more improvement and development throughout the starting IV. Apart from the young defender, another … Read more
“When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.” Early in the new year of 1995, Old Trafford marked the £7 million arrival of Andy Cole from Newcastle United. He had struggled to replicate the superb form of his record breaking goal scoring and Kevin Keegan … Read more
Today we take a look back at Louis van Gaal’s first season as manager of Manchester United. After LvG’s antics at the World Cup with Netherlands, every Man United fan was hopeful of a successful season. Alas, the trophies, the exciting football, the joy of seeing Man United- did not come. All fans expected LvG … Read more