February 11th 2012. The day that Luis Suarez and Liverpool FC confirmed what we already suspected; that they approve racism from their players. This was the day when the whole affair could have been buried once and for all. The day when Suarez and Liverpool alike could have salvaged a tiny bit of face from…
Written on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Guest Writer in Rant
Let me start by saying I would never turn down 3 points in a scrappy, boring and lack of anything interesting 1-0 win. Points win league titles and all that jazz. However, what makes football most enjoyable for me are the moments that make you smile. Moments that make an entire crowd go “awwww” in…
Written on Saturday, January 28, 2012 by Mohamed Seif in Rant, Rivals
Someone must’ve been scratching their head immensely in that glass-wielded complex lying on a wooded hill in Zurich. In what is also known as the FIFA Headquarters, angry and confused murmurs could probably be heard echoing all around after the allegations regarding racism in England in general and Liverpool FC in specific over the past…
Written on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Guest Writer in Rant
When Peter Schmeichel announced he was to leave Manchester United after the 1999 Champions League final, no United fan could have imagined it would take six years to find a replacement up to the task of taking the number one spot at Old Trafford. United were the most successful team on the planet, and had…
I’ve always overlooked the importance of the assistant manager in football, and what influence they have on our club as a whole. Manchester United fans nowadays seem to be more open to having the likes of ex-assistants Steve McClaren or Carlos Queiroz back at the club, instead of assistant since 2008, Mike Phelan. I agree…
Written on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Rant
The Luis Suarez 8-game punishment is a very bad one. Assuming the matter was proven. Punishing racist slants is very important. It cannot be dismissed as what Americans call “trash talk” or as “cultural sensitivity”. A black player is entitled to a fair and reasonable environment at his work place. Even if his work place is an…
For the past few years, it has been known by a majority that Sir Alex Ferguson rarely keeps the same starting 11 in consecutive games. We can’t complain much as it has done nothing but keep the entire squad happy, fresh, and match fit, who usually deliver us the joy of glory come May. But…
Written on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Players, Rant
Jonny Evans is a player that has divided opinions amongst Manchester United supporters since he first burst onto the scene. A player with all the attributes needed to become a brilliant center half along with the ability to time a challenge while bullying a striker like Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, who was in his prime at the…
1. Shorten the rotation in Premier League games. Some of the football in the early weeks was breath taking – when United stuck to the same 12-13 players in regular positions. This was disrupted by injury and game load. United should completely de-prioritize all other competitions – and drill a consistent first team nucleus. 2. Go…
Written on Monday, November 28, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Rant
When Manchester United were a goal ahead against Newcastle during the weekend, a shockingly poor decision robbed us the match and put the Old Trafford faithful into uproar. Rio Ferdinand made a brilliant challenge on Ben Arfa inside the box only for the linesman John Flynn to flag for a penalty, despite the referee being in…
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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