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Twenty-five
years is a long time. 1,057
managers have left English clubs since November 6, 1986 – the day that Sir Alex
Ferguson was appointed manager of Manchester United.
There has been a massive overreaction to Rooney swearing
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Rooney: Not right, but not wrong either. |
Wayne Rooney should not be punished by the FA for saying a naughty word.
Nani could leave Manchester United in the summer
Manchester
United midfielder Nani is reportedly contemplating a move to Italy’s Serie
A, according to The
Guardian.
Rooney escapes FA ban for elbow
Wayne
Rooney will not be punished by The Football Association despite television
replays clearly showing that the England international caught Wigan midfielder
with his elbow on Saturday.
Ferguson: Chelsea are out of the title race
Sir
Alex Ferguson has written off Chelsea’s chances of winning the English Premier
League – claiming that it is now a two-horse race.
Ryan Giggs signs new Manchester United contract
Manchester
United winger Ryan Giggs has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension
which will see the Welshman stay at United until at least the end of the
2011/12 season.
Replacing Edwin Van der Sar: the contenders
It
was confirmed this week that Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar will retire at
the end of this season at the age of 40-years-old. While the former Ajax and
Fulham goalkeeper is still very much Manchester United’s number one ‘keeper for
this season, speculation is already building regarding a replacement. Here, I
run through who has been tipped to join United and who I think will eventually
be between the sticks for the Red Devils.
Ten examples of Wayne Rooney’s brilliance
Poor role model? Yes. One of the best footballers this country has ever produced? Without a doubt. Losing his touch? Of course not. I take a look back at what Wayne Rooney should be known for.
“George Best was the greatest player in the world”
A short history and selection of videos (courtesy of YouTube) to honour the great man who will forever be a Manchester United legend. George Best sadly passed away five years ago today, but fans still sing his name to this very day.
Back with a bang
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| Picture courtesy of Sky Sports |
Manchester United left it late once again as they finally broke down a resilient Rangers side to progress from Group C of the Champions League.
Rooney should leave and go abroad
Image via Wikipedia
There
always seems to be an over-hyped topic in football. Whether it’s the physicality
of the modern game or ridiculously defensive tactics, football fans and media
outlets alike always have big news to discuss again and again, until it isn’t
even a news story anymore. Wayne Rooney’s future as a Manchester United player
seems to be the latest example of this, with stories, true or otherwise, coming
out of the club every other minute.
Match Preview: Valencia C.F. vs. Manchester United
Tiago Manuel Dias Correia: Bebe takes giant step on to the big stage
In 2003 Sir Alex Ferguson brought a rough-around-the-edges Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford. The winger has now established himself as one of the best players in the world in current times and, at the age of twenty-five, is the captain of Portugal. Has Fergie done it again?
Premier League Preview: Manchester United
My Premier League previews continue with the eighteen-time Premier League champions Manchester United this time in the spotlight.
Anders Lindegaard: Who is He?
Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has been linked with Manchester United recently, along with two ‘unnamed’ Premier League clubs, with Sir Alex Ferguson looking for a replacement for Edwin Van der Sar, who will be forty in October.
