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
A top striker is worth his weight in gold. With the exorbitant sums of money being demanded as transfer fees for forwards in the current transfer market, this saying is being taken rather literally. However, the undeniable fact is that the value that a striker who frequents the scoresheet can add to his team is … Read more
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
It was late at night. I was downstairs with my dad and brother. My mum had already gone to bed because she didn’t have much interest in football. I wore my Manchester United Champions League home shirt – a kit created for the sole purpose of being worn in Europe’s senior club competition. At the … 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
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
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
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
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
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