Goals win football matches. It might seem like a simplistic thing to say, but it’s also true. For Manchester United, the fact that the club’s top scorer is ostensibly a midfielder in Bruno Fernandes, who also has the most assists, has to be seen as something of a problem. The likes of Rasmus Højlund and … Read more
Whilst Old Trafford might not be the jewel in the crown of British sport that it once was, it is still home to one of the most famous football clubs in the world and the second-most successful English side of all time. As a result, countless people are more than keen to get along to … Read more
There is a strong argument that goalkeeper is the most difficult position on the pitch to fill. Manchester United have been blessed with some top-class goalkeepers over the years, from Peter Schmeichel through to David de Gea, with many more in between. It has been difficult for supporters to watch on as Liverpool have boasted … Read more
Mention the term ‘Red Devils’ to any football fan worth his salt, and they will know exactly what you are talking about. Indeed, an image of the famous Manchester United crest will probably come into their head (red and yellow with one devil central, holding a pitchfork). However, there is somewhat of an intriguing history … Read more
Things have not been great on the pitch this season at Manchester United, with the Red Devils in the bottom half of the Premier League table. They look unlikely to qualify for any European competition through their league position. Minority shareholder Jim Ratcliffe recently discussed United’s precarious financial position. This doesn’t paint a pretty picture … Read more
When Manchester United splashed out a reported fee of just under £50m on Uruguayan midfielder Manual Ugarte in the summer of 2024, most fans would have expected big things from the former PSG star. However, like so many of United’s big-money signings in recent years, Ugarte has been slightly underwhelming. Manuel Ugarte was a highly-rated … Read more
From the club’s early days as Newton Heath, playing in conditions of numerous extremes, on hard rocky surfaces or almost, literal swamps to the glory days, Manchester United is a football club steeped in history. Founded by railway workers, the original team played in green and gold and struggled financially until 1902 when brewer John … Read more
For many affiliated with Manchester United it is likely that they would be able to name at least two of their grounds – obviously, Old Trafford and North Road, where they started. Fewer will probably be able to remember that the club started as Newton Heath Football Club, nicknamed ‘The Heathens’. But, only a fraction … Read more
Actually unbeknown to many Manchester United fans, the club has had a previous base prior to its move to Old Trafford in 1910 amid pressing concerns about the surface quality in their previous home. There is no doubt that for many, when they think about ‘Manchester United’ an image of Old Trafford springs to mind, … Read more
In the summer of 2024, French international forward Anthony Martial left Manchester United for Greek club AEK Athens as a free agent. Not many United fans mourn the loss of the French forward, but how did he go from one of the most promising young forwards in the world to a flop during his time … Read more