United this evening were outclassed and outplayed by a strong Athletic Club side, meaning, that for this season, United’s European hopes have come to an end. Athletic club were the better side across both legs, winning 5-3 on aggregate. With the Spaniard’s home record this season, it was never going to be an easy place…
Match Report: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 United
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, Match Reaction
Rooney: We’ll go out and do our best
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, Players
United go to Athletic Club today with a 3-2 disadvantage. Bilbao’s home record this season is the talking point of today’s clash, but Wayne Rooney believes United have the ability to do the job in Spain. Rooney has today spoken out and said: “We have to be confident, they obviously played some great football at…
Squad travels to Spain for Bilbao clash
Written on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, News
The team travelling to Spain has created a few surprises and talking points on Twitter, and among fans today. There are two noticeable absences on the flight to Athletico Bilbao – Phil Jones and Nani. Nani was absent in the game versus West Brom on Sunday with what Fergie described as a knock, and nothing…
United spend £225m on debt and interest payments
Written on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Glazers
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…
Match Preview: Newcastle United v Manchester United
Written on Monday, April 18, 2011 by HillBillyHop in Match Preview
With the hopes of emulating the famous 1999 treble now gone, following the semi-final defeat at the hands of bitter rivals City, Manchester United next travel to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United. Nothing but 3 points from this tie would suffice for the Red Devils in their quest of clinching the title for…
Guest Post: What I look for in a ‘perfect XI’
Written on Friday, April 15, 2011 by HillBillyHop in Players
Growing up in India, it is a normal thing to find yourself crowded with cricket obsessed people, giving their expert views on each and every aspect of the game. I, being no exception, was growing up in the same circumstances. But the FIFA World Cup 2006 held in Germany attracted my attention towards football. Sitting…
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