The Greatest XI: Bend It Like Beckham

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, which got me thinking, … Read more

Worst XI: Strikers

The Worst X1

We select the last two players for the Readers’ Choice Worst XI at www.manunited.uk After completing the process of selecting the goalkeeper, the defence, and midfield, the strikers remain. While United have players like Rooney, Nistelrooy, Yorke, Cole, Law, and others there have been players like Dong Fangzhou, Bebe, and Manucho DONG FANGZHOU United’s first … Read more

Where are they now: Kleberson?

Manchester United

Two players arrived at United in 2003, Kleberson and Cristiano Ronaldo. Sadly their careers at Old Trafford would end in very different fashion. The Portuguese sensation ended up being the best player in the world, while the Brazilian midfielder dived into oblivion. Jose Kleberson earned a dream move to Old Trafford after an impressive 100 … Read more

Farewell to a Legend

Manchester United

It’s been rumoured for quite some time now, but it’s finally happened. Wayne Rooney has made the move back to his beloved Everton, and departs Old Trafford as an undoubted United legend. We’re sure you’ll read a lot of articles over the coming days and weeks paying tribute to our outgoing captain, but we wanted … Read more

Return to Sender: Rooney to head back to Everton?

Wayne Rooney seems to always divide opinion, be it from Manchester United fans or fans of other clubs, the record breaking forward from Liverpool is never far away from the spotlight. Media speculation is rife that United are omitting Rooney from their summer tour of the USA and that he is heading back to his … Read more

Magnificent Seven – Part 5: Super Saves

Manchester United haven’t seen many changes in their man with the gloves over the past two decades, and have had plenty of luck in the No. 1 position. They’ve always had world-class keepers like Schmeichel, Van der Sar and David de Gea between the sticks who’ve played a key role in making Manchester United a … Read more

Worst XI: Left Wing

The Worst X1

We continue to select the Readers’ Choice Worst XI here at www.manunited.uk After covering the right-hand side of midfield, we move to the other flank. While United have seen players like Ronaldo and Giggs run riot in this position, there have also been players who disappointed. DANIEL NARDIELLO Though playing as a forward presently, he … Read more

Where are they now: Luke Chadwick?

Where Are They Now

Derided by some as one of the ugliest men in football, Luke Chadwick is a name long forgotten by Man United fans. He was a homegrown right sided winger who went on to make 25 appearances for the club and score two goals as well. He was always blessed with pace but was poor in … Read more

Where are they now?: Gabriel Obertan

Where Are They Now

Gabriel Obertan arrived at Old Trafford at a time when the faithful were mourning about the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in July 2009. The media saw the Frenchman as a possible replacement of the legendary Portuguese superstar. However, expectations of this size usually lead to even bigger disappointments. Born in the picturesque … Read more

Woodward And His Magic Hat

Manchester United

While players, coaches and even football supporters, have the summer time to recharge the batteries after a long season, Manchester United’s vice chairman, Ed Woodward, is working his way through till August, hunting down new talent for the coming season. Jose Mourinho has said that he had given Woodward his transfer targets back before the … Read more