Global view: American perspective on the Manchester derby



Written on Friday, April 5, 2013 by   in Interviews

One United USA

Journalists from the official Manchester United website canvassed supporters’ clubs around the world for their thoughts ahead of Monday’s Manchester derby. As a representative of One United USA, Kyle Diller writes for SN from time to time. Below are his full answers. What does the Manchester derby mean to you? It quite obviously means a…
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Peter Hooton – interview with The Farm front man ahead of Liverpool clash



Written on Friday, September 21, 2012 by   in A View From The EnemyInterviews

Passionate Liverpudlian Peter Hooton has agreed to chat with us ahead of the North West derby this weekend. The Farm front man first put pen to paper with a football/music terrace-fanzine “The End,” which he edited as a youth worker. Since then he has become an iconic figure in the city of Liverpool. Having achieved…
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What do the journos think about United ahead of the new season?



Written on Thursday, August 16, 2012 by   in InterviewsPremier League

Before the 2012/13 Premier League season kicks off this weekend, I asked some of the best journalists that cover English football a list of questions in regard to Manchester United ahead of the new campaign. 1. Do you think the way City won the league will make United’s youngsters more determined? 2. Thoughts on United’s…
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Q&A with Brazilian journo on Lucas Moura, the new Jairzinho



Written on Monday, August 6, 2012 by   in InterviewsTransfer News

Manchester United look set to be closing in on the signing of Sao Paulo’s exciting teenager Lucas Moura in a bumper £30 million deal. Sir Alex Ferguson stayed behind in Manchester, rather than attend United’s pre-season friendly against Valerenga on Sunday, to oversee the deal. Moura was reported to have a medical at United on…
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SN interviewed by British Soccer Diva



Written on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 by   in InterviewsPodcast

As the 2012/13 football season draws closer, I had a conversation with Sophie Nicolaou from BritishSoccerDiva.com. Sophie and I first spoke two years ago when she co-hosted America’s first daily football show, World Football Daily. Since then she has moved on and created her very own podcast which features conversations with some of football’s finest players,…
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Exclusive: Former AmaZulu striker explains how it feels to have Reds touring South Africa



Written on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 by   in InterviewsPre-season

George Dearnaley is the man behind Amakhosi magazine. He is a lifelong Manchester United supporter, who took his chance to play professionally for AmaZulu FC and Bafana. He is one of many Reds living in South Africa that is excited about watching United kick off their pre-season tour. What makes this interview that little bit…
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Interview with Mikael Silvestre: Successful period at United, life in Manchester and the future



Written on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by   in InterviewsPlayers

Stretty News arranged an interview with Mikeal Silvestre last week to talk about his successful period at United. The French defender was released by Werder Bremen at the end of the season, therefore, he has been receiving offers from other clubs. If you haven’t already, follow Mikael on Twitter: @IamMSilvestre You spent almost 10 years…
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A view from the enemy: Liverpool fan on Dalglish’s spending and their ambitions



Written on Friday, February 10, 2012 by   in A View From The EnemyInterviewsMatch Preview

Ahead of the important game Saturday morning, we’ve invited John Fendley from Take It Like A Fan to talk about Liverpool’s chances against the champions. ‘Fenners’ has done lots of work for Sky Sports in the past being a reporter for the Soccer Saturday show, so he’s worth a follow on Twitter. How have Liverpool…
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Interview with Ben Hibbs, a former ManUtd.com journalist



Written on Monday, August 15, 2011 by   in Interviews

Ben Hibbs is a writer and journalist who worked for Manchester United between 2002 and 2011. Having recently left the club to do some traveling, he was good enough to have a chat with Kevin Levingston about his time at the club and his love for United. Hi Ben, thanks for speaking to us. What…
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Stretty News interviews The Shed Ender ahead of Manchester United v Chelsea



Written on Sunday, May 8, 2011 by   in InterviewsMatch Preview

David Luiz trying to get the better of Javier Hernandez. Chelsea arrived in Manchester Saturday evening ahead of their game against Manchester United at Old Trafford where a win for the blues may prevent Ferguson’s Red Army claiming their 19th league title. A nineteenth title would make United the most decorated football club in England…
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