The inevitability of the barrage of negative press aimed at David De Gea after his costly Blackburn blunder at the weekend was about as likely as it was surprising that United lost the said match. Typically, despite steadying the ship since his early United career wobbles the first glimpse of an error led to, once…
Reserves: Manchester United 4-1 Wigan Athletic
Written on Friday, November 18, 2011 by Will Lumb in Stretty's News
The Reserves of Manchester United welcomed Wigan Athletic to Moss Lane on yet another freezing cold night in Altrincham and as soon as the team sheets became available, excitement swept through the ground, this was due to the appearances of established first teamers Darron Gibson and Rafael Da Silva who after sustaining long term injuries,…
Upon the retirement of Paul Scholes the football world wondered whom Sir Alex Ferguson would find to replace Manchester United’s greatest ever playmaker. Wesley Sneijder, Luka Modric, Samir Nasri; only some of the world’s best creative midfielders were deemed good enough to even be linked with the role of replacing Scholes. So anyone that claims…
Does Wayne’s Lashing Out Prove His Anger Is Still There?
Written on Monday, October 10, 2011 by Adam Mills in Stretty's News
Dear oh dear… I think we all felt angry and annoyed last Friday as England played Montenegro. Wayne lost the ball, went to fight for it back, and then decided he’d had enough so took a swipe at the defender’s leg. He went down like a sack of spuds, and Wayne walked off before the…
VIDEO: Rooney’s latest Nike advert
Written on Friday, September 16, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Stretty's News
The T90 Laser IV are expected to make their debut on pitch this weekend when Wayne Rooney and the lads take on Chelsea in the Premier League. I’m sure they will be available at key retailers worldwide and online at www.nikestore.com when officially released.
Smalling has no intention of leaving Old Trafford
Written on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Stretty's News
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling claims he wants to spend his entire playing career at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old, who joined United from Fulham last year, has established himself as a key player in Ferguson’s starting eleven. When Rio Ferdinand struggled with a few injuries last season, Chris stepped up and played an important role…
I’m sure he won’t mind me name checking him (hopefully) as he poses an interesting argument. This week BBC Manchester’s Liam Bradford took to weekly show Red Wednesday to chastise Danny Welbeck after what he perceived to be an ‘atrocious performance’ against Spurs on Monday. My initial reaction was surprise considering Welbeck was awarded Sky’s…
Is Smalling ready to cement his name in to Ferguson’s first team?
Written on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by KevinMUFC in Stretty's News
With the potentially lengthy absence of regular first team members Rio Ferdinand and Rafael Da Silva, England under 21 star Chris Smalling may receive the chance to cement his name into Sir Alex’s first team, a position he’s craved and waited for so patiently and after a successful first season plus a fantastic under 21…
Potential means little to a football fan, but David de Gea has a lot of it
Written on Monday, August 15, 2011 by Dale O'Donnell in Stretty's News
Football seems to produce two types of goalkeeper: the madcap, game-winning, game-losing loon exemplified by Fabian Bartez; and the steady, safe, assured sentinel, but a sentinel that seldom produces an explosive save, the greatest example of which, has just retired. A quick read of Monday’s papers would convince you there is a third type: a…
News Roundup 6/8/12
Written on Saturday, August 6, 2011 by Kevin Levingston in Manchester United Latest News, Stretty's News, Transfer News
Kevin Levingston takes a look at the latest news regarding the mighty Reds. Its been a busy week for our lads, with United sending representatives to games at home and abroad. On Tuesday night, the club sent seven players (Park, Evra, Pogba, Cleverley, Welbeck, Smalling, Jones) to be part of a United XI in a…
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