The Manchester United badge is an iconic staple in English football, known all around the world. But it didn’t always look the way it does now. It has a history that runs parallel with the history of the club. Since the club’s formation as ‘Newton Heath’ in 1878, there have been many changes leading to … Read more
Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham were part of one of the most successful Manchester United squads ever assembled. But sadly, their success on the pitch did not transfer to their relationship off it. In fact, they were at odds with each other before they even became teammates. It all started at Wembley, in 1995. During … Read more
It wouldn’t be outrageous to suggest that nobody likes Arsenal. Except Arsenal fans, of course, but they are the worst part of the club. The levels of delusion are unparalleled. Nevertheless, few people dislike Arsenal more than Manchester United fans. This North/South rivalry only really began during the Premier League era, and this was due … Read more
Roy Keane is one of Manchester United’s greatest ever players. Those who played with him almost unanimously credit Keane as being the best team captain they ever worked with. Yet, when he left United shortly after the infamous MUTV interview, it was under a cloud. Sure, the official line was calm and respectful and carefully … Read more
If you visit Old Trafford today, it very much looks like a modern stadium. There is lots of metal and glass, plastic seats (or padded seats if you’re posh), and plenty of obvious redevelopment. Stands have been rebuilt, concourses modernised, facilities updated. Old Trafford has evolved beyond recognition. But there is one part of the … Read more
Their are few rivalries in English football like the one between Manchester United and Liverpool. Many would say it even tops the local derby between United and City, and the one between Liverpool and Everton. In fact, it is considered to be one of the fiercest derbies in world football. It may come as a … Read more
Manchester is Red. Everybody knows that. However, there is another Premier League football club located in our fair city. Not a big club like United of course, but nevertheless, they exist. That club is Manchester City. The United and City rivalry is well documented. They first played each other in 1880 – albeit as Newton … Read more
From Moyes to Amorim, How Constant Managerial Change Reshaped United’s Fortunes Life After Sir Alex? Managers at Man Utd since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 have been trying to be able to restore the former glory. To understand why the club has been struggling in the last decade, it’s important to look at their … Read more
Fans of a certain age will remember a time before Fred the Red, but even they will feel like our anthropomorphic mascot has been around forever. He’s part of the scenery at Old Trafford these days. We all love Fred. When I see him on the touchline waving and dancing and misbehaving it always makes … Read more
When I was growing up, everybody knew about the Manchester United Holy Trinity, also known simply as the United Trinity. The names Charlton, Law, and Best were still spoken with the reverence of people who had actually seen them play, or at least heard about them from those who were there. But as time goes … Read more