Personal look at the greatest manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson



Written on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by   in Legends

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Today sees Sir Alex Ferguson retire after spending 26 years in charge of Manchester United. There are a lot of reasons why I am drawn towards loving this man. He is Scottish, in fact Govan where Sir Alex was born is only six miles away from where I was born. He is an extremely successful…
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United Fairytale: Happily ever after…?



Written on Monday, April 8, 2013 by   in HistoryRant

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Fairy-tale is often used in football as an expression of a story so perfect it could easily have been crafted by a classic writer. It’s defined as a fanciful story with heroic deeds, magical events and mystical characters. Using this definition it is easy to see how so many of Manchester United’s triumphs have been…
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From Best to Evans – Northern Irish Reds



Written on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by   in HistoryLegends

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Despite holding a tiny population of just 1.7 million, Northern Ireland has a strong and proud tradition of providing the world with some excellent footballers. George Best is perhaps the most iconic footballer of all time and others like Sammy McIlroy, Norman Whiteside, Jackie Blanchflower and Harry Gregg are the finest to grace Manchester United….
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April 6: D-Day for Ferguson?



Written on Thursday, February 28, 2013 by   in Sponsored Post

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It is safe to say that in less than two months’ time, there’s a very big day coming up for Sir Alex Ferguson. In his job as manager of Manchester United, he will be leading the Reds out to a potentially pivotal Premier League match against rivals and defending champions Manchester City, but that’s not…
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Reclaim United – New fight to improve match day atmosphere



Written on Saturday, February 23, 2013 by   in News

Reclaim United

It’s not a protest or an attempt to turn Old Trafford into the Old Trafford that bounced against Barcelona in 1984 for Reading on a Monday night; that’s not realistic. It has so far been an opportunity to have a laugh with fellow Reds, marching around the ground singing traditional songs such as ‘she wore’,…
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Will David Gill’s successor do more for the fans?



Written on Thursday, February 21, 2013 by   in Opinion

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So ‘yes man’ David Gill is to be replaced this summer with an even yesserer ‘yes man’ in number cruncher Edward Woodward. The question is – will it result in better communication between United and fans’ groups? Prior to 2005, fans’ groups such as IMUSA had decent dialogue with the club and Gill embraced it….
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Preview: Madrid vs United



Written on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 by   in Champions LeagueMatch Preview

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The two biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid and Manchester United, lock horns in the last 16 of UEFA Champions league. There’s little I can say ahead of this anticipated tie that hasn’t already been said. The reinging Spanish champions versus the most successful English club, it’s the tie of the round. United are…
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Munich Remembered: Lest We Forget



Written on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 by   in HistoryLegends

The Busby Babes

February 6, 1958 is a day that will be forever-remembered in the hearts of every Manchester United supporter, because it was a day that a team died and a club was born. The thought of “Munich Air Disaster” brings people a sinking feeling to most people – not just United supporters – because of the…
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Macheda on his way to Elche?



Written on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 by   in PlayersTransfer News

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Federico Macheda could be on his way to another loan move, but this time to Spanish second division side Elche. The Italy U-21 international has previously been loaned out to Serie A side Sampdoria and English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers in order to obtain first team football. The Spanish club’s president, Jose Sepulchre, had…
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United give Schlupp trial but lose Fletcher



Written on Monday, January 21, 2013 by   in NewsPlayersSponsored Post

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Manchester United have taken the young and talented Jeff Schlupp on trial where his team may be signing him for a permanent deal. However, fresh doubts were cast over the amazing career of United’s midfielder Darren Fletcher after he got ruled out for the season’s following surgery to recovery from the ulcerative colitis condition he…
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