Ben Parsons

Freelance journalist training at News Associates.

Ben joined Stretty News in August 2018 and covers the latest news, transfer stories and match coverage as well as writing opinion pieces.

His work has been published in the Manchester Evening News, Metro, Wales Online, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Sun and more.

Video: Ravel Morrison touched by emotional Sir Alex Ferguson tribute delivered by Rio Ferdinand
Sir Alex Ferguson told Rio Ferdinand that he was gobsmacked by Ravel Morrison’s gesture after he handed the midfielder his Manchester United...
Photo: Dylan Levitt joins new club after leaving Manchester United on loan until end of season
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Dylan Levitt has joined Croatian side NK Istra 1961 on loan until the end of the...
Manchester United handed boost in possible Jadon Sancho summer transfer pursuit
Manchester United may have been handed a boost if they continue to pursue Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. The failure...
Paul Merson explains why Manchester United must sign Premier League star rather than Erling Haaland
Paul Merson believes Manchester United must push for a move for Harry Kane rather than Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland .  Edinson...
When Man United’s FA Cup quarter-final against Leicester will take place and where to watch
Manchester United will face Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday 21 March after the schedule and TV fixtures were...
Video: Solskjaer admits Manchester United’s unbeaten away record is irrelevant after West Brom draw
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that Manchester United’s impressive unbeaten away record is irrelevant when his side aren’t winning games .  United extended...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accuses VAR Jon Moss of falling asleep after Manchester United penalty decision vs West Brom
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joked that ‘someone must have been asleep’ after VAR officials bizarrely reviewed a Manchester Untied penalty decision vs West...
Video: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives verdict on West Brom goal vs Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called for more consistency in referring decisions despite admitting West Brom’s goal should have stood against Manchester United . ...
Luke Shaw’s impressive stats as he gets another Manchester United assist vs West Brom
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take few, if any, positives from Manchester United’s draw against West Brom at the Hawthorns but Luke Shaw...
Manchester United player ratings: Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof poor vs West Brom
David de Gea Could do little to keep out Diagne but denied his second. Superb double save to save Maguire from embarrassment....
Graeme Souness makes prediction about Dean Henderson becoming first-choice at Manchester United
Graeme Souness believes ‘it is only a matter of time’ before Dean Henderson replaces David de Gea as Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper...
Loads of Manchester United fans react as Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial start vs West Brom
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial in his Manchester United starting lineup to face West Brom at Hawthorns...