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: Donny van de Beek describes emotions ahead of first Premier League start
Donny van de Beek is ‘really happy’ to be making his first Premier League start for Manchester United against Southampton at St...
Why Anthony Martial is missing from Man United squad to face Southampton
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named his Manchester United side to face Southampton at St Mary’s .  Perhaps the main headline is that...
Video: Greenwood responds after Rio Ferdinand praises him using Van Nistelrooy comparison
Mason Greenwood has responded to Rio Ferdinand on social media after the Manchester United great waxed lyrical about the teenager’s potential . ...
Paul Scholes identifies where Solskjaer should play Van de Beek for Man United
Paul Scholes believes Donny van de Beek can be most effective operating as a deep-lying midfielder for Manchester United .  The Dutchman...
Paul Scholes explains what Anthony Martial is lacking as Man United striker
Paul Scholes believes Anthony Martial is missing the key assets needed to become Manchester United’s main centre-forward .  Martial had his best...
Video: Man Utd fans will love what Rafael said after Istanbul Basaksehir victory
Once a Red, always a Red. Rafael da Silva loves Manchester United and it’s a shame he wasn’t able to receive the...
Man Utd players past and present pay tribute to Diego Maradona after icon’s death
Tributes have been pouring in for football icon Diego Maradona, who has passed away aged 60. As per BBC Sport, Maradona died...
Peter Crouch identifies possible new role for Manchester United star Paul Pogba
Peter Crouch believes Paul Pogba could be better served in a ‘Steven Gerrard’ role for Manchester United .  Pogba has been an...
Photo: Facundo Pellistri sends message to Man Utd fans after first goal contribution
Facundo Pellistri highlighted his potential with a superb assist for Manchester United Under-23’s against Tottenham on Sunday. Pellistri has made three appearances...
Former Man United player and Sir Bobby Charlton’s best man Maurice Setters dies
Former Manchester United player Maurice Setters has passed away at the age of 83, the club has confirmed .  The Guardian note...
Video: Ed Woodward told why appointing Man Utd DoF would make perfect sense
Simon Jordan does not understand why Ed Woodward hasn’t appointed a director of football at Manchester United .  Woodward, executive vice-chairman, has...
Wayne Rooney reveals Barcelona temptation after 2010 Man Utd exit decision
Wayne Rooney has revealed he could have joined three elite European clubs after handing in a transfer request at Manchester United in...