With a blind goalkeeper, a trialist, a guy who decided he preferred cricket to football and then a player so bad they named him twice in the team already, the one thing we were missing was a world Champion from our starting XI. In the summer of 2003, United signed a world Champion and a … Read more
Manchester United returned to Champions League in style as they dispatched off Swiss champions FC Basel 3-0 in their first group stage game of the 2017-18 season. Marouane Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford were on target for Jose Mourinho’s side. In the eventful first half, United received a big blow as Pogba limped and … Read more
Here’s how Manchester United players fared in the 3-0 victory over FC Basel in the Champions League: De Gea- 7 Distribution looked a bit shaky, but he just can’t stop making world-class saves. His spectacular save in the second half from Mohamed Elyounoussi’s shot was what thwarted Basel a comeback in this match. Young- 7.5 … Read more
When Manchester United signed Marouane Fellaini in the last hours of the 2017 transfer deadline day, many United fans scoffed at a player who they saw as a problem and not a solution to the midfield. Fast forward four years and the importance of the Belgian to the team is evident to see, scoring those … Read more
It’s finally back at Old Trafford and I can’t wait to make my (virtual) Champions League bow in the Old Trafford dug out. With just over 72 hours since the disappointing draw against Stoke, the players will surely be focused to get that feel good factor back. So without further delay, here’s my first Champions … Read more
Here’s how the on-loan United players fared this week at their respective clubs- Andreas Pereira (Valencia CF) Made his debut in his side’s 0-0 draw with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. Was energetic and produced a flawless performance just two days after Mourinho stated that he was upset at Pereira’s decision to leave on loan. Pereira’s … Read more
Manchester United’s 100% league record came to a halt as Mark Hughes’ Stoke City held them to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford’s goals were cancelled by Stoke’s summer signing Choupo-Moting’s superb brace. Manchester United were the dominant side for most of the game, but it was Stoke that … Read more
Here’s how United players fared in the away draw against Stoke City- De Gea- 7.5 Made a couple of fine saves from Shaqiri before pulling off a world class save from Jese Rodriguez’s shot from point blank range. Wasn’t at fault for any of the two goals. Valencia- 5.5 Provided a decent attacking outlet as … Read more
In this edition of the From the Archives, we take a look at the greatest moments of arguably United’s greatest ever player – Ryan Giggs. A Premier League icon, Giggs’ terrorized defences with a bag full of tricks, pace, an out of the world sense about the game and the uncanny ability to pop up … Read more
Finally, the International Break is done with and I am glad I have all my players back without picking up any injuries during their time with their country. I can’t wait for the ball to get rolling at the Bet365 on Saturday evening with the joy at having known one of City or Liverpool have … Read more