Owen finally released by United but plans to continue playing on elsewhere



Written on Thursday, May 17, 2012 by   in NewsPlayers

Michael Owen

Michael Owen has announced that Manchester United will not be offering him a new contact when his current deal expires this summer. This means his last appearance for the Reds probably came in Harry Gregg’s testimonial against Irish League Select XI in Belfast on Tuesday night. If Owen didn’t speak out about how he intents…
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United players dominate Premier League fantasy team



Written on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by   in NewsPremier League

Premier League - 20 seasons

Manchester United may have lost out of the title this season but their domination of the Premier League was reflected when seven Reds were named in a fantasy team from the competitions 20th anniversary. Only three current United payers made the side and they were Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. They were joined by…
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5 things we learned from the 2011/12 season



Written on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by   in OpinionPremier League

Danny Welbeck. Homegrown talent proving himself

Manchester City are the newly crowned champions of the Premier League. But as much as it hurts, they deserve it. After being beaten at the Etihad, I knew our season was over but there was still hope within me. False hope, that is, which made it even more difficult to swallow. We had days like…
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PICTURE: Tevez holding “R.I.P Fergie” sign on City’s victory bus



Written on Monday, May 14, 2012 by   in NewsRivals

Tevez and his "R.I.P Fergie" sign

Carlos Tevez has reached new levels of immaturity tonight after holding up a sign which read “R.I.P Fergie” during the Manchester City victory parade. There is no hiding the fact Manchester United fans hate the Judas cunt but this is nothing short of disgusting. The smile on Tevez’ face shows that the Argentine probably doesn’t see…
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Match Report: United 1-0 Sunderland



Written on Monday, May 14, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier League

Despite cruelly being denied a 20th league title yesterday, Manchester United bowed out of this years campaign in winning ways. A single Wayne Rooney was enough to seal victory…and so nearly the most unlikely of Premier League titles. In the unlikely scenario that Sunderland would be totally there for the taking and United would indeed…
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New home kit unveiled for 2012/13



Written on Friday, May 11, 2012 by   in MemorabiliaNews

Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United’s new home strip for next season may look like a picnic blanket or tablecloth but the club tell us the design was inspired by our rich history and the heritage of Manchester. Of course, most people weren’t aware that gingham was actually a Manchester pattern. Whilst the majority of us are complaining about…
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PICTURE: Sneak preview of United’s home kit for next season



Written on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 by   in MemorabiliaNews

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…
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Report from the day City put one (probably two) hand on the title



Written on Monday, May 7, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier League

Young and Hernandez

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…
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Vidic staying at United



Written on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by   in NewsPlayersTransfer News

Vidic

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…
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Match Report: United 0-1 City



Written on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 by   in Match ReportsPremier 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…
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