DEPARTURE CONFIRMED Guillermo Varela left the club to join Uruguayan side Penarol after a miserable four-year stint at United. Brought in as David Moyes first signing, Varela struggled for playing time and made just 4 appearances during his time here. The right-back returns to his former time and will sign a three-year deal there. He … Read more
Ahead of the season opening encounter against West Ham United on Sunday, we take a look at one of the greatest Premier League comebacks against our opponents of this week. We take the short trip to April 2011 and see what history has in store for us. United visited Boleyn Ground with their title charge … Read more
BT Sport is where the best in domestic and European football go head to head, and Manchester United could be one of the best this season after extensive summer spending. Jose Mourinho’s summer business has impressed BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey, who believes that United have a strong spine, typical of a Mourinho team. Talking … Read more
Welcome to the Optimist column, and this week is a special week because… IT’S THE OPENING WEEK OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE! If that doesn’t get you buzzing then I don’t know what will… Well, I can think of a few but that’s not the point… I wouldn’t mind fast forwarding to the moment when Michael … Read more
With the new Premier League season just days away, teams look to put their preseason work into competitive terms. With new signings fitting in and adjusting to life in new systems, methods and tactics, while others look to maintain a consistency of winning games and lifting trophies. Lots of business has occurred this summer transfer … Read more
82 days since the last ball was kicked, the biggest and most exciting league season is back. A summer full of extraordinarily large transfer fees, ridiculous rumours and record breaking deals this season could be one of the very best in the 25 year history. The opening day fixtures will include 3 new teams and … Read more
IN THE MARKET FOR A FULL BACK With confirmation of Fosu-Mensah loan trickling in, United were heavily linked with a move for either PSG’s Serge Aurier or Spurs’ fullback Danny Rose. The left-full back spot looks like a liability right now and Mourinho may look to strengthen his options ahead of the return of Luke … Read more
On Tuesday, August 8th two teams met in the capital of Macedonia for the annual Super Cup final. A match between the triumphant winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. This year, the infamous match was played between Spain’s Real Madrid and England’s Manchester United. As this final is played just … Read more
Manchester United Career Details: Signed From: Torquay United, June 1988 for £185,000 by Sir Alex Ferguson. Position: Left-Wing, Right-Wing, Attacking Midfielder Appearances (Goals): 263 (36) between September 1988 & August 1996. Honours: F.A. Premier League Winner (3): 1993, 1994, 1996. F.A. Cup Winner (2): 1994 (4-0 vs. Chelsea); 1996 (1-0 vs. Liverpool). League Cup Winner: … Read more
On the last day of the 2011-2012 Premier League season, United were wounded from losing out on the title in the dying moments of the final game. Sergio Aguero lashed in a goal against QPR which gave the ‘noisy neighbours’ every right to rave. Sir Alex Ferguson had a habit of rebuilding his squads over … Read more