The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

LEGEND PRAISE Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has praised Marcus Rashford. He revealed that he enjoys watching him play as much as he enjoyed coaching him. Giggs has tipped Rashford for greater success individually and as part of the United setup. Giggs also singled out Rashford’s pace, directness and impact at the club. KEY TO … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

STAYING PUT Wayne Rooney has put an end all recent speculation by stating his intent to stay at United. ‘Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which I’m grateful, I want to end recent speculation and say that I am staying at Manchester United’ said Rooney. ‘I hope I will play … Read more

Manchester United Captain going nowhere!

Manchester United

In a week in which Manchester United progressed to the last 16 stage of the Europa League, advanced into the quarter finals of the FA Cup and a weekend Wembley date against Southampton to look forwards to, it was a welcome bonus that captain and record breaking goalscorer (I’m sorry Sir Bobby but those two … Read more

Why are United ignoring the women?

Opinion

When Manchester City announced the signing of two-time women’s world player of the year, Carli Lloyd, recently, it was another signal of intent from the City Football Group (CFG) when it came to women’s football. CFG are making a statement that women’s football is a big part of their long term strategy. Upon signing, Lloyd … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

ROOMERS Wayne Rooney seems set for an exit. Latest reports indicate that his agent has arrived in China to discuss a potential move to the Chinese Super League. Rooney has become frustrated with his lack of starts and game-time under Jose Mourinho this season. Although no deal is in place, Rooney has been told that … Read more

EFL Cup Final Preview’s Manchester United vs A Mid Table Team

Wembley is a wonderful place to watch football. Admittedly, I never had the chance to go to the ‘Old Wembley’ but I’ve been told it was much the same. I was at last season’s FA Cup Semi against Everton when Martial went through in the dying minutes and tucked it into the corner, that moment … Read more

United clinical in moving through to the next round

With one leg pretty much already in the last 16 of the Europa League, Manchester United headed to France to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to take on a St Etienne side looking to overturn a 0-3 deficit. With fixtures coming thick and fast at the moment for Jose’s men, squad rotation would need to be implemented … Read more

The Manchester United Afternoon Bulletin

Afternoon Bulletin

ROOMERS Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro admitted that his club made an approach for Rooney but dropped out of the race to sign him. Rooney not suiting his team’s ‘style of play’ is the alleged reason. Cannavaro also revealed a bid to sign Borussia Dortmund hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but were turned down as Dortmund look … Read more

St Etienne vs Manchester United Match Preview

UEFA Europa League

Let’s be honest, this match could be being played in the fiery pits of green hell and I doubt it would make much difference. St Etienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium has a reputation for being an intimidating arena for away teams to come due to the amount of flares and pyro which fill the place with green … Read more