No way Jose, it’s time to be ReUnited Part One

NO way Jose

Welcome to the first part in a fictional series, using Football Manager 2017. My challenge is to see if I can return Manchester United FC to its former glory on the game. It shouldn’t be that hard, should it? Let us begin…. After securing their first major trophy since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, … Read more

Who are the next Academy graduates likely to be?

Manchester United

With Marcus Rashford and Timothy Fosu-Mensah breaking into the first team last campaign and Axel Tuanzebe being on the fringe of the first team squad, we take a look at the Academy players tipped to make it big. TAHITH CHONG Dutch 17-year old Tahith Chong is one of the most talented prospects currently plying their … Read more

He goes by the name of Wayne Rooney

Manchester United

Over the last week, there have been a few scathing reports on the transfer of Wayne Rooney. This season has been a tough one for the 31-year old. He has not faced such a slump in his career. He was a regular in David Moyes’ Everton side all those years ago in 2002. He also … Read more

Ander Herrera is United’s new midfield stallion

Manchester United

It was 8th March 2012 and the scene was Old Trafford. United faced Athletic Bilbao under the lights. An easy win was expected. Come kickoff a spirited display from the Spanish team helped them nick a 3-2 win. Teenage Iker Muniain was spinning United’s defence into a tizzy. But it was a relatively unknown midfielder … Read more

The Key to Manchester United’s Resurgence

Opinion

The figure that attracted me to Manchester United was Sir Alex Ferguson. I saw a United game in 1991 and couldn’t help but notice a certain manager screaming at his players and chewing gum by the sidelines simultaneously. I mean, how many of us can scream and chew gum at the same time? No mean … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

KEANE ON A RETURN? Ace defender Rio Ferdinand reckons that Michael Keane can return to United and be a huge star like Paul Pogba. Keane has impressed this campaign at the heart of Burnley’s defense. The game at Old Trafford was one of the games in which the United academy graduate stood out. Keane has … Read more

Why Henrikh Mkhitaryan is the answer for Manchester United

First of all, the answer to what? The United teams of the post-Fergie era have undoubtedly struggled to create chances and that has been a by-product of a slow, side-ways, Serie A style of playing which left me travelling home from the Theatre of Goalless draws frustrated every other week. Creating chances, funnily enough, leads … Read more

The Magnificent Seven

Over the years, Manchester United have had an abundance of quality players, many of which have worn the now iconic number seven shirt. The names of the previous “owners” of the famous shirt will be synonymous with titles, cups, goalscoring and the like. George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and, more recently, Cristiano … Read more

Jose MUST Deliver Top Four!

Manchester United

Manchester United have won a record 20 League Titles, 12 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and a record 21 FA Community Shields. The club has also won three European Cups, one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA Club World …there’s no better way to introduce Manchester United…the … Read more

CAN UNITED’S SQUEAKY WHEELS GET MOUR GREASE?

Jose Mourinho

He’s been special, he’s been happy, a winner…sore loser but often charismatic and certain of success, he divides, yet unites. Jose Mourinho is a complex beast. A man who loves media attention and uses it a key part of his managerial modus operandi. He is a man who becomes obsessively dark when it doesn’t go … Read more