Now I can imagine you are reading this thinking, what on earth is this article going to be about. You may think it’s about the potential of a new signing, or an obscure wonderkid from South America. From this, I can tell you, it’s neither of those things. There’s only one man who save United … Read more
Since the departure of Robin van Persie in 2015, Manchester United have been looking for a player to lock down the centre forward position. Icons of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have all failed to become the solidified long-term option for United upfront. The more youthful and sprouting players … Read more
For many years, the fundamental aspect of a goalkeeper was his shot stopping and ability to prevent the opposition from scoring. Their ability on the ball, or cross claiming capabilities weren’t aspects which would defy a player’s chances of making it at the top level. However, with the ever adapting and modernisation of football through … Read more
Since Erik ten Hag’s arrival as the new Manchester United manager back in the summer of 2022, the former Ajax coach has always been desperate to bring in different midfield profiles and qualities to further strengthen his side. Having quickly acquired Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, Ten Hag prioritised the ultimately unsuccessful recruitment of … Read more
In the 31 years since the Premier League’s inauguration in 1992, many brilliant wingers have dazzled in England. From the likes of Marc Overmars to Arjen Robben, English football hasn’t lacked in quality. With the ever-evolving nature of football, the role of a winger has diversified from the traditional left or right midfielder in a … Read more
If you asked 100 football fans to name one club that is famous for producing world class players through their academy, I’d argue that a majority would say Man Utd. It’s a reputation that was formed thanks to Matt Busby, his assistant Jimmy Murphy, and head scout Joe Armstrong, who brought together the team known … Read more
From the formation of the ‘Busby Babes,’ to the legendary feat of the Class of 92, Manchester United has always been built off the promotion of youth, integrating them into first team stars. From The Cliff, to Carrington, world class talents are always given a chance. Utilising youth is in the very fabric of this … Read more
Belief. Misery. Resurgence. Success. Completion. The five stages of Manchester United’s season. With the devastating FA Cup loss to Manchester City, which turns the final page in the 22/23 chapter of Erik ten Hag’s tenure at United, we take a look back at the red devils season as a whole and analyse the successes and … Read more
The 2012/13 Premier League season marked the end of an era for Manchester United and for English football. Since the formation of the Premier League in 1992, Sir Alex Ferguson led United to complete dominance in this. The red devils won 13 league titles, becoming the most successful ‘first division’ team with 20 league titles … Read more
Manchester United vs Manchester City Red vs Blue. The pride of Manchester on the line. But who will win? 165 crunch matches have been and gone, with the red half of Manchester sitting as the kings of the city, winning 65 of those meetings, compared to the sky blues’ 52. Sir Alex Ferguson’s dynasty ensured … Read more