Player comments about Manchester United teammates, managers, staff or the club in general.
When you ask most football fans who are the best Premier League midfielders of all time, you rightfully hear names like Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes, Kevin de Bruyne, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira. Despite this, when you ask people to argue why they choose these players, statistics or a heavy amount of nostalgic … Read more
After 30 years since the inauguration of the Premier League, it’s inevitable that a club makes some bad signings, but Manchester United in particular, are renowned for their poor decision making in the transfer market. This has been exemplified further after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson and the decade of failure since then. Therefore, … Read more
Since the departure of Robin van Persie in 2015, Manchester United have been looking for a player to lock down the centre forward position. Icons of the game like Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have all failed to become the solidified long-term option for United upfront. The more youthful and sprouting players … Read more
For many years, the fundamental aspect of a goalkeeper was his shot stopping and ability to prevent the opposition from scoring. Their ability on the ball, or cross claiming capabilities weren’t aspects which would defy a player’s chances of making it at the top level. However, with the ever adapting and modernisation of football through … Read more
Since Erik ten Hag’s arrival as the new Manchester United manager back in the summer of 2022, the former Ajax coach has always been desperate to bring in different midfield profiles and qualities to further strengthen his side. Having quickly acquired Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, Ten Hag prioritised the ultimately unsuccessful recruitment of … Read more
With Manchester United looking likely that it will be sold, the upcoming summer transfer window could be the biggest United have had in years. Thus, in Erik ten Hag’s second year at the club, the Dutch manager will be looking to move on players that don’t fit his system. Potential options include Harry Maguire, Scott … Read more
Carlos Tevez was instrumental to Manchester United’s success in the 2007/08 campaign, which saw United do the double winning the Premier League and Champions League. However, in 2009, the Argentinian made the decision to controversially cross to the blue side of Manchester. This made Tevez one of just 14 players who played a first team … Read more
Manchester United Career Details: Signed From: Molde (Norway), July 1996 for £1,500,000 by Sir Alex Ferguson. Position: Striker Appearances (Goals): 366 (126) between August 1996 & August 2007. Honours: F.A. Premier League Winner (6): 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007. F.A. Cup Winner (2): 1999 (2-0 vs. Newcastle United); 2004 (3-0 vs. Millwall). U.E.F.A. European … Read more
Manchester United Career Details: Signed From: Norwich City, December 1987 for £825,000 by Sir Alex Ferguson. Position: Centre-Back Appearances (Goals): 414 (51) between December 1987 & May 1996. Honours: F.A. Premier League Winner (3): 1993, 1994, 1996. F.A. Cup Winner (3): 1990 (1-0 (replay after 3-3 draw) vs. Crystal Palace); 1994 (4-0 vs. Chelsea); 1996 … Read more
De Gea- 6 Had a quiet afternoon and wasn’t really threatened much apart from Ayew’s shot which bounced off the bar. Valencia- 6 Was decent in defence but didn’t provide his usual attacking support from the right. Bailly- 7.5 Another brilliant display from the young Ivorian, who was a wall in the defence. Also raked … Read more