Ahead of United’s Super Cup match-up against Real Madrid later today, we take a look back at one of the fondest memory of United fans – United’s one and only Super Cup victory. United won their only UEFA Super Cup in 1991 beating Yugoslavia’s Red Star Belgrade. Usually a two-legged encounter back then, only a … Read more
UNITED INTEREST CONFIRMED Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed that his side will make a move for Welshman Gareth Bale should the opportunity to sign him arise. United have a long term interest in Bale. With United in the market for a winger this summer and the move for Perisic all over, Bale is one … Read more
Finally! It’s August and competitive United return to competitive football after a two-month break. United start with a tough game against the all-conquering Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. While I wish that I was sitting behind the desk in Carrington going over notes and video analysis on my computer, here I am, The … Read more
SQUAD DEPARTS FOR MACEDONIA The Manchester United squad departed for Macedonia earlier today to face Real Madrid tomorrow in the UEFA Super Cup. All the new boys were part of the team travelling to face the European Champions. United also included players like Eric Bailly (suspended) and Marcos Rojo (injured) to Eastern Europe. Ronaldo was … Read more
With pre season now out of the way, the domestic campaign kicks off in less than a week. Arsenal have already lifted the first piece of silverware, beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties, in the Community shield at Wembley. Super Cup Manchester United host West Ham United at Old Trafford, Sunday 13th August. Before that though, … Read more
A BIGGER SQUAD Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is looking at a first-team squad of 28 players. United will compete on four fronts this campaign. Compared to the previous campaign, Mourinho had 26 players and saw the players’ energy reserves stretched in a grueling 64 game season. Mourinho will be hoping to avoid a situation … Read more
United have had a pretty successful summer thus far, signing three out of the four players Mourinho wanted. A number of players continue to be linked with moves to Old Trafford and a couple of youngsters have also been linked with moves away from the club. SERGE AURIER Manchester United were heavily linked with a … Read more
Last week saw United celebrate mark 21 years since the arrival of the baby-faced assassin at Old Trafford. Dear Old Ole is arguably the most famous super-sub and him instinctively sticking out a leg in Camp Nou is forever etched in the memory of United fans and his place in United folklore is written in … Read more
X-FACTOR PAUL Many in the footballing fraternity believe that Paul Pogba would be key to a sustained title push from United. Denis Irwin too came out in support of this and said: “’I expect Paul Pogba to be a really powerful player this year. I expect Manchester United to challenge for the title. More consistency … Read more
The second season under Jose Mourinho was always targeted as the season where he would begin to turn United back into title contenders. As we approach the Premier League opener at home to West Ham, I look at the changes made to the squad, how United have prepared during pre-season and what we should expect … Read more