Man United 
Gabriel Obertan arrived at Old Trafford at a time when the faithful were mourning about the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in July 2009. The media saw the Frenchman as a possible replacement of the legendary Portuguese superstar. However, expectations of this size usually lead to even bigger disappointments. Born in the picturesque … Read more
A throwback to the 2011-12 season which unfortunately ended in disappointment of losing the title on goal difference from a statistical point of view! 34- Goals scored by Wayne Rooney in 2011-12 Wazza enjoyed one of his best seasons for United scoring a massive 34 goals and assisting a further 5. He was supported by … Read more
Eric Djemba-Djemba, the infamous Cameroon international and ex Man Utd player is still a midfield ‘maestro’, yes pun intended! He is currently plying his trade for FC Vallorbe-Ballaigues in the fifth division Swedish League. Djemba flight to prominence started in Nantes where he developed a great midfield partnership with Mathieu Berson. His performances as a … Read more
‘The Blind Venetian’, Massimo Taibi was a brief Man Utd keeper at the turn of the century. In summer of 1999, Schmeichel left for Sporting and reserve keepers Raimond van der Gouw, Mark Bosnich got injured; Sir Alex went into panic mode. The result of this was 4.5 million£ spent and an incoming experienced Italian, … Read more
Today we take a look back at Louis van Gaal’s first season as manager of Manchester United. After LvG’s antics at the World Cup with Netherlands, every Man United fan was hopeful of a successful season. Alas, the trophies, the exciting football, the joy of seeing Man United- did not come. All fans expected LvG … Read more
Manchester United won their 20th Premier League crown in the triumphant 2012-13 season. It was also the last season in football for the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Having lost the title on goal difference the year before, Sir Alex brought in Robin van Persie who went on to score 26 goals in his maiden campaign. … Read more
Labeled as a “poor man’s Cristiano Ronaldo”, Nani was a popular Manchester United player in the late Sir Alex Ferguson era. He was signed on from Sporting CP for a reported €25 million as an exciting young prospect very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo. The latter is now considered to be the best player in the … Read more
5 Premier League titles, 6 Community Shields, 2 League Cups, 1 FA Cup, 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup and 1 Europa League- 1 Manchester United legend. Michael Carrick one of the best deep-lying midfielders of his generation, gets a well-deserved testimonial this Sunday. One of the best readers of the game, he is … Read more
Hope, desire and anticipation of trophies was the mood around The Theatre of Dreams when the season started in August. On the back of a Zlatan inspired Community Shield victory, Man United fans looked forward to a title challenge and exciting football like that of the Ferguson-era. Easy wins in the first few weeks only … Read more
Manchester United defender Daley Blind says Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal share one similarity — their commitment to the team. Blind has seen plenty of action under both managers over the last three seasons. But he says despite their differing tactical approaches, both managers had a similar commitment to the game. “I am fortunate … Read more