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