Written on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Glazers, Legends, News, Opinion, Staff
8th May 2013. Remember the date. This day will go down in footballing history as a truly monumental and crushing day from our perspective. The greatest manager to have ever graced the game saying an emotional, tear-filled goodbye to those who have worshipped him, the king has left the building. 38 trophies delivered over the…
Written on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Paul Rowles in News, Staff
After the players enjoyed a charity golf day on Tuesday, that feeling of relaxation will have been hampered by the gut-wrenching rumours which escalated on Tuesday night. The Telegraph’s football writer Mark Ogden speculated that Sir Alex Ferguson will end his 26 year trophy-laden dynasty with Manchester United as early as Wednesday morning, with an…
Written on Saturday, May 4, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Opinion, Players
Last season saw our Ecuadorian full-back destroyer of the time Antonio Valencia scoop up all the major accolades at our end of season party. His clean sweeping of the awards was thoroughly deserved as he tore apart left-back after left-back in what was a stunning period of form. The reward for his efforts was the…
Written on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Opinion, Players
This time last year, as Tom Cleverley was watching from the bench as Paul Scholes was rolling back the years, we were hoping that we would not be asking this question. Cleverley was just getting himself back into the first-team picture after a crude tackle from Kevin Davies virtually ended his season, a season on…
Written on Sunday, April 28, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Match Reaction, Premier League
David de Gea – Showed why he has been one of our most improved players. Superbly kept out efforts from Cazorla and Walcott to keep United in the game in the first half. Kept his concentration when we shaded the second half. The transformation from the skinny kid that arrived in England is vast. 7/10…
Written on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Opinion, Transfer News
Fresh from getting linked with Atletico Madrid’s Colombian goal machine Radamel Falcao a couple of weeks ago, with rumours even suggesting we have a down payment in place akin to our David de Gea transfer involving the same club, another striker earmarked with a big-money move Robert Lewandowski turned on the style last night against…
Written on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by Paul Rowles in History, Opinion
Monday night at Old Trafford was the venue for the crowning of the new Champions for the 20th time. The fat lady was able to loosen her vocal chords thanks to a breathtaking hat-trick from the man who has been the seismic factor in us regaining our title. Robin Van Persie’s opening 30 minute blitzkreig…
Written on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Match Reaction, Premier League
David de Gea: Largely untroubled for most parts in a dominant performance from the new champions. Despite spilling a second-half cross (uncharacteristically these days), he produced a stunning tip over from El Ahmadi’s long-range effort. This season has been a coming of age for the Spaniard, now a title winner he will only go onto…
Written on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Opinion, Players, Rivals
Last year saw Robin Van Persie, then donning the colours of Arsenal, scoop the Player of the Year award as voted for by his fellow professionals for virtually carrying Arsenal as captain, ensuring they secured Champions League football. Feasibly, a year on from that awards night, he could be keeping that accolade on his mantelpiece…
Written on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Paul Rowles in Opinion, Players
In a season where we are on the eve of securing a record-breaking twentieth league title, one of the many delights has been the continued development and maturation of Rafael Da Silva. A raw prospect when plucked from his native Brazil alongside twin brother Fabio, Rafael burst onto the English scene with an impulsive and…
Stretty News – Manchester United blog was launched in the summer of 2010; on the back of coming second in the league just a point behind Chelsea. As you can imagine, we had a lot to say at the time but don’t get us wrong, we still do. Read more..
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