March financial results: What do they mean for the upcoming transfer market?



Written on Thursday, May 17, 2012 by   in GlazersNewsOwnershipRant

debt

For anyone who’s followed the Glazers reign at the club and United’s financial results over the years, you’ll know some of the shocking figures they have created. Most of what is about to looked at can also be found on Andy Green’s blog. The money spent on interest and buying back debt is more shocking than…
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Shinji Kagawa: Ticks all the boxes



Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by   in OpinionTransfer News

Kagawa

Regardless if a QPR miracle will happen or not, Ferguson knows he has work to do. If recent reports are anything to go by, he has chosen to first address the central midfield issue with Dortmund’s Japanese star Shinji Kagawa. While players may succeed or fail, United are following some proven paths from their recent past….
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Report from the day City put one (probably two) hand on the title



Written on Monday, May 7, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier League

Young and Hernandez

I am old enough to remember the scores on the final day of the season when City last won the league title. City beat Newcastle 4-3 and we suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland at Old Trafford. However, I can’t remember exactly where I was on May 11, 1968 when the scores came through. Probably in a…
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Phil Jones – A victim of his own versatility?



Written on Friday, April 13, 2012 by   in OpinionPlayers

Phil Jones

Many eyebrows were raised when United counterparts John O’Shea and Wes Brown were unveiled in the red and white stripes of Sunderland last summer. Not least for the low figures that lead United to agree to offload the pair, but the fact many felt that the two, in particularly O’Shea, still had a fair share…
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The old United boys could decide this title



Written on Friday, April 13, 2012 by   in PlayersPremier League

O'Shea and Brown

The title is certainly ending up in Manchester this year, but with which club is still yet to be determined, and it could be the old figureheads that ultimately decide the destiny – but it’s not who you think either! With United’s unexpected slip-up against Wigan Athletic, it has open the door just a crack…
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Reaction to United’s deserved loss to Wigan



Written on Thursday, April 12, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier League

Giggs and Caldwell

Is New Year’s Eve Ground Hog’s Day, too? Based on Manchester United’s performance in their 1-0 loss to Wigan Athletic, many would think so. This was certainly one of the worst displays by the Reds since they lost to Blackburn 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sir Alex Ferguson’s birthday, as they dropped points -never mind…
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Match Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs United



Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by   in Europa LeagueMatch Previews

Bilbao

Manchester United need to win tonight’s game by two goals in order to progress, however Bilbao will no doubt push on and try to get a goal to make things even more difficult for the away team. Date: 15th March 2012 Venue: San Mamés Capacity: 40,000 Referee: Cuneyt Cakir Bilbao’s star name Llorente was a…
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The rise of David de Gea



Written on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by   in OpinionPlayers

DdG

Roll back to the 7th of August, 2011. Yes, it was the day United did what many people doubted at half-time, come back from 2 goals down to win the Community Shield against our bitter rivals. But the problem was that instead of praising United’s resilience and fighting spirit, the press smelled blood. Sadly, that…
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Match Report: United 3-1 Spurs



Written on Sunday, March 4, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier League

Ashley Young goal

Manchester United today continued their Premier League run making it seven games in a row unbeaten, and taking 19 points out of a possible 21 since our defeat at Saint James’ Park. A vital win at White Hart Lane sees us, once again within two points behind City on top of the table. Although Spurs…
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United spend £225m on debt and interest payments



Written on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by   in GlazersOwnership

We want Glazer out

If you’ve read the Manchester Evening News or the BBC headlines today everything sounds great, maybe apart from the lack of Champions League revenue for next year is the only negative they’ve written but lets be honest its not only negative. The Guardian for me have written a much more realistic story but everyone can…
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