John McNicoll 
Wait.. what’s that noise? That will be the sound of the transfer window slamming shut across the world. Monday the 2nd of September, saw the closing of the transfer market and a ceasefire on player movement for a brief period. The rumours will no doubt continue but unless your a free agent, your now staying … Read more
Australia. Home to long sandy beaches, the outback, kangaroo’s and a cricket team embarrassed in the semi final of the cricket World Cup by England. Manchester United, too find OZ, their temporary home as the Red Devil’s begin their pre season work down under. OGS will be looking to shape his squad ahead of the … Read more
Manchester United have had some quality left backs during my time as a fan. From my earliest memories of Lee Martin controlling a long diagonal cross field ball on his chest and lashing past Nigel Martyn in the Crystal Palace goal, to ensure United lifted the FA cup in 1990, to the likes of Patrice … Read more
Laid in agony and with tears streaming down his face, Alan Smith was left in a state of shock, having blocked Liverpool’s, John Arne Riise’s fierce free kick. Unfortunately for Smith, his block was going to prove costly, leaving him with a broken leg and dislocated ankle. The injury sustained during an FA Cup tie … Read more
With Manchester United heading back to work this week, after a summer break, the news of another signing was being played out from Carrington. Daniel James, Arron Wan Bassaka, new in through the door, were soon to be followed by the ink drying on a shiny new contract for Marcus Rashford. The young Mancunian puts … Read more
With Manchester United reportedly agreeing a fee with Crystal Palace for their right back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, it brings me to the full back position of my current ‘worst XI’ side. If reports on social media are true, United have tabled a bid of around £50 million for the young south Londoner. This has been a … Read more
Matt Le Tissier will always be fondly remembered for his outrageous goals, scored in the early years of the Premier League era. One of his efforts though, will bring back sobering thoughts from Manchester United fans. Le Tissier, picking up the ball midway into United’s half, took one touch out of his feet and seeing … Read more
A while ago on this website, I chose my greatest Manchester United team. This was chosen on the basis of players that I had seen during my life of being a fan. George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Paddy Crerand, Lou Macari, Martin Buchan, Norman Whiteside, Paul McGrath and Bryan Robson, to name but a … Read more
Is the summer over yet? Now obviously I don’t mean that but a summer in which there is no major tournament ( nations league excluded as no one actually knows what it does! ) , can tend to drag on a little bit. In just under two weeks, the fixtures for the coming season will … Read more
Aston Villa were victorious at the second attempt, after play off final heartbreak last season. A 2-1 win at Wembley, against Frank Lampard’s Derby team saw Villa reclaim a top tier spot after three seasons in the Championship. Great news for Villa fans, but even better news for Manchester United fans. Why, I hear you … Read more