ROJO RECALL Argentina have recalled Marcus Rojo for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Rojo was dropped in November after erratic game time at the start of the season. But an upturn in form and increase in game time has helped Rojo earn an international recall. He was along with keeper Sergio Romero for the qualifiers … Read more
Michael Carrick can look back over his impressive medal haul with a great sense of pride when he eventually hangs up his boots on illustrious career which has seen him win every trophy domestically and a Champions League and World Club Cup to boot. So far no new deal has been offered to United’s number … Read more
Carrick Testimonial In news that dominated most of the United chat on Thursday, Manchester United have decided to honour Michael Carrick’s 11 yearlong trophy-filled Old Trafford career by giving him a testimonial match in June. Manchester United’s 2008 XI, boasting the likes of Edwin Van Der Sar and Rio Ferdinand will take on a Carrick … Read more
An early kickoff this Saturday sees the recently crowned League Cup winners go up against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Despite United’s heavy schedule of games recently, It’s hard to make a case for the Cherries in this one as four straight defeats has seen them drop in a relegation battle while … Read more
In my preview of this match the title read ‘United vs A Mid Table Team’. I think after yesterday’s match Southampton deserve more respect than what I showed them. The Build Up The day started off well, we arrived into Wembley Park at around 1pm and headed straight for The Torch pub. Unfortunately, United were … Read more
Manolo Gabbiadini’s expression on the bench illustrated a distinct story. The 25-year old Italian had found the back of the net thrice, two of which were given to him. Southampton had seven minutes to legally put the ball in the back of the net, four of which was added time. It was emotionally draining. Even … Read more
NEW DYNASTY The FA Cup triumph over Crystal Palace in 1990 launched a footballing dynasty that lasted around 25 years. Though last season’s Cup triumph at Wembley against the same team failed to launch United’s post-Ferguson dynasty, Jose Mourinho is optimistic that success in today’s final will be the first of many trophies he wins … Read more
ROOMERS Wayne Rooney seems set for an exit. Latest reports indicate that his agent has arrived in China to discuss a potential move to the Chinese Super League. Rooney has become frustrated with his lack of starts and game-time under Jose Mourinho this season. Although no deal is in place, Rooney has been told that … Read more
With one leg pretty much already in the last 16 of the Europa League, Manchester United headed to France to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to take on a St Etienne side looking to overturn a 0-3 deficit. With fixtures coming thick and fast at the moment for Jose’s men, squad rotation would need to be implemented … Read more
ROOMERS Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro admitted that his club made an approach for Rooney but dropped out of the race to sign him. Rooney not suiting his team’s ‘style of play’ is the alleged reason. Cannavaro also revealed a bid to sign Borussia Dortmund hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but were turned down as Dortmund look … Read more