Champions League
Coming off the back of another disappointing result for Manchester United, their new leader is bound to face the brunt of the criticism. Managers are always the first to blame. We see sacking after sacking. Dismissal after dismissal. So, it’s no surprise that Solskjaer is already facing the disapproval of some spectators. Even when Solskjaer’s … Read more
The race for the title looks set to go down to the wire. An enthralling battle between Liverpool and Manchester City, to decide who lifts aloft the Premier League trophy come what May. But if your a Manchester United fan right now, securing Champions League football next season, is your priority. Currently there are four … Read more
Champions League football finally returns to Old Trafford on Tuesday. It has only been one season without it but it seems like an eternity following David Moyes’ failure to qualify and then Louis van Gaal ‘s failure to get out of the group stages 2 seasons ago. Jose Mourinho however, will be more hopeful of … Read more
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
In the 2008-2009 season, Barcelona played some of the greatest football of the modern era. Their innovative approach to play which drew on great philosophies of the past was especially inspiring for football purists. They lifted the Champions League trophy in 2009 – but were thwarted by a steely Manchester United across two legs in … Read more
There are some games which become turning points for individual players or clubs. The second leg between Manchester United and Real Madrid in the quarter final of the Champions League altered the trajectory of modern football as we know it. On 8th April 2003 in the first leg at the Bernabeu, Real destroyed United 3-1. … Read more
We take a look at the business end of the campaign in the last part of the 2017-18 Fixture Analysis. APRIL 7th April – Manchester City (A) 14th April – West Brom Albion (H) 21st April – Bournemouth (A)/ FA CUP Semi-Final 28th April – Arsenal (H) CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Quarter Final Leg 1:3rd-4th April CHAMPIONS … Read more
“Who put the ball in the German’s net? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer” is a chant regularly belted out in the Stretford End by the Manchester United faithful. Scorer of the winning goal in the Champions League final of 1999, Solskjaer prodded home with virtually the last kick of the match. The Champions League trophy was the … Read more