Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Guest Writer in Opinion, Transfer News
Regardless if a QPR miracle will happen or not, Ferguson knows he has work to do. If recent reports are anything to go by, he has chosen to first address the central midfield issue with Dortmund’s Japanese star Shinji Kagawa. While players may succeed or fail, United are following some proven paths from their recent past….
Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Opinion, Transfer News
In the aftermath of the defeat to City, it looks like Manchester United will end the season without a trophy for the first time since 2004. Newcastle failed to do the Reds a favour last weekend, so we’re relying on Sparky’s QPR to take something away from the Etihad on Sunday. But when pundits and former…
Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Memorabilia, News
Manchester United’s official Facebook page released a sneak preview of next season’s home shirt at around 4pm today. Over the last couple of months we have seen drafts of what now seems to be the confirmed choice for England’s most successful club in the 2012-13 season. The club say the tartan design is a mark of…
Written on Monday, May 7, 2012 by Guest Writer in Match Reports, Premier League
I am old enough to remember the scores on the final day of the season when City last won the league title. City beat Newcastle 4-3 and we suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland at Old Trafford. However, I can’t remember exactly where I was on May 11, 1968 when the scores came through. Probably in a…
Written on Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in News, Players, Premier League
Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick in the Manchester derby in February 2011 has officially been voted as the greatest Premier League goal. The England international acrobatically volleyed home a beautiful cross from Nani before the 80th-minute to help Manchester United win their historic 19th league title. The award itself is the first in a series to commemorate 20 seasons…
Written on Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in International, News
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the newly appointed England manager has the experience needed to manage his homeland while praising the FA for not bowing to unnecessary pressure from the press. Our friend ‘Woy’ was appointed England boss on Tuesday, although the reaction has been flooded with mixed emotions because Spurs manager Harry Redknapp was seen…
Written on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in News, Players, Transfer News
Nemanja Vidic’s agent Silvano Martina has dismissed rumours from Italy that he has been approached by Juventus regarding a possible summer move to the Serie A for his client. The 30-year-old hasn’t played since December after suffering cruciate ligament damage in Manchester United’s defeat to Basle. No, not even a spell that long could quench speculation…
Written on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Opinion, Premier League
Following our 1-0 defeat to City at the Etihad on Monday night, Manchester United fans have their fingers crossed hoping City will wobble in their last two fixtures of the 2011/12 campaign. Roberto Mancini’s men are currently sitting on top with a far superior goal difference. With City’s final game of the season at home to…
Written on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by adamsupra_MUFC in Match Reports, Premier League
A Vincent Kompany goal during first half injury time was enough for Manchester City to claim all 3 points against a massively below par Manchester United. In what was billed as the “title decider” City’s victory took them back to the top of the table on goal difference, with just two games remaining. Following the collapse at…
Written on Monday, April 30, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Match Previews, Premier League
The game we have all been waiting for is just a couple of hours away. Manchester United take a short trip to the Etihad tonight in hope of being a step closer to winning the Barclays Premier League. A win for Ferguson’s men will put them 6 points clear with two games remaining. However, a…
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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