After completing the process of selecting the Worst Manchester United XI, we need a manager to manage these players. United have been managed by arguably the greatest manager of all time in Sir Alex Ferguson and also had Sit Matt Busby at the helm. A number of successful managers have led United to a number … Read more
An academy product, flashes of brilliance and tons of off-field issues: that’s Darron Gibson in a nutshell. Born in Derry, Ireland, Darron Gibson joined United back in 2004. He primarily played as a centre midfielder and was tipped as the ‘next Paul Scholes’! But like so many before him, his potential faded away with time. … Read more
Manchester United have always been famous for their stunning jerseys over the years. The Red Devils have excited fans with every major kit launch and have stirred up a frenzy innumerable times over the years. The passionate fans have lined up to buy the newly released kits even when there aren’t many visible differences. But … Read more
This week saw United mark 24 years since the enigmatic Roy Keane joined the club back in 1993. We have seen some incredible performances from Keano, a lot of tackles and screaming into the players’ faces and a rivalry with Patrick Viera that threatened to eclipse the rivalry between their respective clubs. In this week’s … Read more
As far as perfect performances come – this is as close as Manchester United produced. They had a habit of playing well under Sir Alex Ferguson. But this game stands out as the most impressive European performance from United under Ferguson. It was an unforgettable night for fans and will stand the test of time … 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. This got me thinking, … Read more
You know the player is seriously talented, when Sir Alex Ferguson says: “I would pay to watch him train let alone play in a match.” This ladies and gentlemen is Ravel Morrison. One of the most talented footballers to have ever played for the Man United academy. Yet, he isn’t knocking the door to greatness … Read more
It was the end of an era at Old Trafford with the departure of Wayne Rooney earlier this week. A talismanic and divisive figure among fans, pundits and neutrals alike, one cannot deny his status in the plethora of United legends. Rooney has provided us with countless moments of brilliance such as the hat trick … Read more
There are some games which become turning points for individual players or clubs. The second leg between Manchester United and Real Madrid in the quarter final of the Champions League altered the trajectory of modern football as we know it. On 8th April 2003 in the first leg at the Bernabeu, Real destroyed United 3-1. … Read more
Manchester United have been known for giving youth a chance for decades now. And even though the recent seasons have seen the youth academy produce very few quality players, United have benefited in the past due to the emergence of world-class players from their youth set-up. And that is the only reason why Van Gaal … Read more