The Perfect Ten: Match Eight: Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United (5th May 2009)

The Perfect Ten wouldn’t be complete without mention of Sir Alex Ferguson’s rivalry with Arsene Wenger. These two great managers shaped together the course of club football in England. Wenger arrived in the country as almost an unknown. His methods seemed unorthodox to begin with and he spawned a counterculture against traditionally accepted football practices … Read more

Jose sets a target, Tony’s staying and United signed a Genius!

Afternoon Bulletin

CONSIDERING APPEAL Manchester United are reportedly considering an appeal against Phil Jones’ ban in European competitions. Jones was banned for verbally abusing a doping officer in the aftermath of the Europa League Final victory. Mourinho revealed that he considered the decision by the UEFA to be unfair but insisted that he decision to appeal will … Read more

Magnificent Seven: Top Bargain Buys

Manchester United have been popular for unearthing gemstones and making superstars out of nobodies. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, United have made a number of genius masterstroke signings, and that too for relatively paltry sums. Which is in complete contrast to today’s inflated market where £16m can only get you, with due respect, a hit-and-miss player … Read more

Worst XI: Meet the Italian manning the line!

The Worst X1

  That was the end of the nominations of the Readers’ Choice Worst Manchester United XI. It’s now time for to reveal the Chosen Ones for this not-so-elite XI. We started with the man between the sticks in the polls and now to reveal that man! The nominated players were – Roy Carrol, Ricardo, Fabian … Read more

The Greatest XI: The Welsh Wizard

Football began over 150 years ago. For myself, personally, it began in 1990. At the age of ten, I fell in love with the sport and of course Manchester United. Watching the FA Cup Final with my father and his mates, followed by Italia ’90, it really did capture my imagination. This got me thinking, … Read more

Is signing number three the most important?

The defensive midfield slot has been an ongoing saga all summer, with a number of names being linked with the club, but finally Jose Mourinho has his man, with Nemanja Matic joining the club from rivals Chelsea. It is believed that he was first choice, but due to the Romelu Lukaku transfer from under Antonio … Read more