Where Are They Now?: Nani

Where Are They Now

Labeled as a “poor man’s Cristiano Ronaldo”, Nani was a popular Manchester United player in the late Sir Alex Ferguson era. He was signed on from Sporting CP for a reported €25 million as an exciting young prospect very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo. The latter is now considered to be the best player in the … Read more

The Greatest XI: The Number One

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

Michael Carrick: A Lasting Legacy

Manchester United

5 Premier League titles, 6 Community Shields, 2 League Cups, 1 FA Cup, 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup and 1 Europa League- 1 Manchester United legend. Michael Carrick one of the best deep-lying midfielders of his generation, gets a well-deserved testimonial this Sunday. One of the best readers of the game, he is … Read more

Manchester United Season Review 2016-17

Manchester United

Hope, desire and anticipation of trophies was the mood around The Theatre of Dreams when the season started in August. On the back of a Zlatan inspired Community Shield victory, Man United fans looked forward to a title challenge and exciting football like that of the Ferguson-era. Easy wins in the first few weeks only … Read more

Jose Is Laying Down The Foundations

Opinion

With the Premier League season all but over, the success of Mourinho’s first campaign in charge rests on Wednesday night’s Europa League final against Ajax. A win would secure a major European trophy in his first term as manager and more importantly, Champions’ League football in 17/18. Of course, the Europa League is not the … Read more

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Opinion

Before Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in April, Jose Mourinho praised Antonio Conte’s Chelsea side for their defensive diligence and counter attacking prowess. The strange point here is those exact terms are used to define the traditional Manchester United style of play. A world class goalkeeper, two solid centre backs, two protective midfielders who … Read more

Frustration: Man Utd’s Season In A Nutshell

Manchester United

With the 2016/17 season winding down to an end, mixed emotions come across the fans of Manchester United. Being one of the biggest clubs in the world comes with an immense amount of pressure and expectations. What was shaping out to be an accomplishing season, with the signings of notable players and winning a piece … Read more

The Frustration Being a United Fan

Opinion

The Premier League season is winding down into its final week. Manchester United are still to go away to Southampton, who themselves have nothing to play for, and a home game against recently saved Crystal Palace. United’s performance in the 2-1 defeat to Spurs, was unacceptable on many levels. If ever there was the look … Read more

The Cold Shadow Of The Post-Sir Alex Ferguson Era

Manchester United

Manchester United never finished outside the top 3 of the Premier League whilst Sir Alex Ferguson was manager. And now, they have never finished inside the top 3 without him. His long, cold shadow over the past four seasons blocks the warmth of success historically taken for granted at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal delivered … Read more