That was crap, wasn’t it? The title race is now officially over, even though it was already over when City had moved 8 points clear. Yes, United overturned a 12 point deficit on Newcastle in 1996, but City aren’t managed by a tactically suicidal Kevin Keegan. It’s done and dusted. Rather than spend this article … Read more
First of all, let’s establish perhaps one of the most astonishing stats of this season so far: Ashley Young has started United’s last seven games in all competitions. Not surprising enough? Well, how about this: he’s done so primarily at left-back or left wing-back. Still not shocked? Here’s one for size: Ashley Young has been … Read more
As we reach yet another international break, United remain in 2nd position, albeit 8 points adrift of City and although performances have not been of the highest quality throughout it has to be seen as an improvement from the past 4 seasons. Jose Mourinho has spent a fortune creating a squad that is hopefully once … Read more
It’s that time again. For the second time this season, the players take a break from the league table to make an impact for their home countries. Although, this time around it is more than just some friendlies but qualifiers for the World Cup that takes place in Russia in the upcoming summer. A month … Read more
Well, for starters Mourinho should have played Martial in place of Lingard. Would have offered so much more from the left. Decisions like this really makes me want to be manager at Old Trafford but here I am typing up another edition of I’m the Boss. De Gea starts in goal no doubt about that … Read more
BT Sport is where the best in domestic and European football go head to head, and Manchester United could be one of the best this season after extensive summer spending. Jose Mourinho’s summer business has impressed BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey, who believes that United have a strong spine, typical of a Mourinho team. Talking … Read more
Over the years, Manchester United faithful have witnessed iconic moments in abundance. Be it goals, trophies or even comebacks, we’ve seen it all. And while mostly goals are what people remember forever, many United players have celebrated in ways that remain embedded in the memories of fans forever. From Cantona’s iconic turn to Rooney’s boxing … Read more
Football began over 150 years ago. For myself, personally, it began in 1990. At the age of ten, I fell in love with the sport and of course Manchester United. Watching the FA Cup Final with my father and his mates, followed by Italia ’90, it really did capture my imagination. This got me thinking, … Read more
Last week we met the goalkeeper of this team, now moving forward we reveal who won the polling for the right-back spot. There were 4 candidates to choose from – Johnathan Specter, Michael Clegg, Guillermo Varela and Mark Lynch. Beating three of this competitors is Clegg garnering a massive 89% of votes. You must be … Read more
It’s a year to the day since Paul Pogba was paraded as a Manchester United player again in a, then, record reported £89million transfer. Much has been discussed and debated regarding his on-pitch performances since, but that’s not what the focus of this piece will be on. As ever, I prefer to look at off-pitch matters. … Read more