Crisis At United? What Crisis?
Following Manchester United’s exit from the Carling Cup and Champions League respectively, the media and a number of supporters were quick stating their view that United were a club in crisis.
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United’s Performance At Villa May Be A Reality Check
So my predicted team for United at Aston Villa was wrong, I only got 10 of the 11 starting line-up right and the man who scored the winner replaced Ryan Giggs. Otherwise my prediction of a 1-0 win with that team was correct and I also got the continued form, or loss of it, from Nani, Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra right.
What Has Happened To Antonio Valencia?
Third season syndrome? Too much pressure? Fear?
Whatever you want to call it an alarming feature of United’s season this season is the disappearance of Antonia Valencia’s form. Manchester United signed the Ecuadorian for a reported fee of £18 million pounds from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2009.
Why Robben Not Signing For United Was A Blessing In Disguise
Before Wesley Sneijder there was one talented Dutch midfielder who United’s fans were dreaming about seeing at Old Trafford. It might have been Raphael van der Vaart, it certainly wasn’t Andy Van der Meyde (remember him?). Nope, the name on every United’s fans lips at one time was Arjen Robben.
Why Beckham’s Been A Success In America!
David Beckham’s move to the MLS is something that history will judge as a business decision, but in 2011 an opinion can be formed. In my opinion he has been a success to the game in the US.
The Week That Ended United’s 2009/10 Season
The date was the 3rd of April 2010. The Premier League was still in the balance. There was a semi-final Champions League game at home and with an away goal yet a goal down you felt there was an air of confidence it would be overturned.
Clown Blatter Should Leave The FIFA Circus
I was absolutely astonished and equally appalled at the comments made by the most powerful figure in football FIFA president Sepp Blatter on the subject of racism in the game, taking into consideration the recent serious racial accusations being made against Chelsea’s John Terry and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez.
Appreciating Ruud Van Nistelrooy
The date was April 1st 2006. The venue was the Reebok Stadium. The ball was in the back of the net for a 2-1 win. Nobody inside or outside the ground realized at the time that goal would be Ruud van Nistelrooy’s 150th and final Manchester United goal.
Sir Alex’s Best XI At United
Sunday of course marked Sir Alex Ferguson’s 25 years in charge of Manchester United. During that time Old Trafford has seen countless amounts of fantastic players showcase their talents for the club with many of them providing moments of magic that will live on forever.
Here’s How England Should Line-Up For Euro 2012
It’s time to start picking an England XI for the Euro’s as the season is in full swing and only a few games remain for Fabio Capello to try out players in friendlies before Euro 2012 starts in Poland and Ukraine.
