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
After the completing the defense, we go forward and select the men in the middle for the Readers’ Choice Worst XI here at www.manunited.uk United’s midfield has been graced by the likes of Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Roy Keane and Bobby Charlton but there have been players like Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba, and others. KLEBERSON Joined … Read more
Football began over 150 years ago. For myself, personally, it began in 1990. At the age of ten, I fell in love with the sport and of course Manchester United. Watching the FA Cup Final with my father and his mates, followed by Italia ’90. It really did capture my imagination, which got me thinking, … Read more
United had all the pressure in the world after going into the crunch clash against Aston Villa on the back of two successive defeats and a Liverpool win. United needed a win to leapfrog the men from Anfield. The 2007-08 title race was right in the balance as United took on Villa in early April. … Read more
Needless to say, in his 26 years at the helm, Sir Alex Ferguson made Manchester United one of the biggest clubs in the world. Not only were his teams always superior in mentality and tactics but also had a knack of scoring incredibly late goals which aptly suggested that you could never write them off … Read more
“When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.” Early in the new year of 1995, Old Trafford marked the £7 million arrival of Andy Cole from Newcastle United. He had struggled to replicate the superb form of his record breaking goal scoring and Kevin Keegan … 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
Football began over 150 years ago. For myself, personally, it began in 1990. At the age of ten, I fell in love with the sport and of course Manchester United. Watching the FA Cup Final with my father and his mates, followed by Italia ’90. It really did capture my imagination, which got me thinking, … Read more
Manchester United Career Details: Signed From: Spartak Moscow, December 2005 by Sir Alex Ferguson Position: Centre Back Appearances (Goals): 211 (15) between January 2006 and May 2014 Team Honours: Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013), League Cup (2006, 2009, 2010), FA Community Shield (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013), UEFA Champions’ League (2008), FIFA … Read more
Manchester United have had loads of superstars in their ranks over their years who’ve been famous for their scintillating free-kick ability. They’ve scored many nostalgic goals that have been inked into the memories of their supporters for ever. With that being said, here’s a look at the 7 most iconic free-kick goals by the Red … Read more