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.

Wayne Rooney opens up on Man Utd transfer request and relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson
Wayne Rooney has opened up on his threat to quit Manchester United in a brutally honest reflection of his actions in 2010...
Pundit questions Daniel James role at Man Utd and makes Everton transfer claim
Kevin Phillips believes the game time afforded to Daniel James this season proves he is not a key part of Ole Gunnar...
Southampton retain interest in Man Utd star after Solskjaer blocked summer transfer
Southampton remain interested in signing Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams. Williams is yet to make a league appearance for the Reds this...
Dean Henderson expects to start in Champions League for Man United amid loan exit rumours
Dean Henderson has reportedly been told he will start Manchester United’s Champions League group stage fixture against Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night...
Man United issue response after government outline plans for fans in stadiums
Manchester United have confirmed they are ready for when supporters are allowed to return to Old Trafford after a government announcement on...
Paul Scholes explains Man Utd concern with indispensable Bruno Fernandes
Paul Scholes sympathises with Manchester United’s forwards and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is over reliant on the influence of Bruno Fernandes....
Three clubs chasing loan transfer of Man United goalkeeper Dean Henderson
Dean Henderson reportedly wants to seal a January exit from Manchester United with three clubs interested in a loan transfer. Henderson is...
What Bruno Fernandes told Man Utd teammates just before overturned West Brom penalty
Nemanja Matic has revealed Bruno Fernandes told Manchester United teammates he made contact with the ball after conceding a penalty against West...
Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand identify key problem in Solskjaer’s Man Utd team selection
Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand agree that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s overly cautious line-ups are hindering Manchester United’s creativity .  United finally arrested...
Video: Solskjaer admits Manchester United were well below par in West Brom win
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was under no illusions about Manchester United’s performance levels in the 1-0 victory over West Brom at Old Trafford....
Video: Solskjaer admits Man Utd were lucky with penalty decision in West Brom win
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United were a ‘tad lucky’ after benefitting from an overturned penalty decision in their edgy 1-0 victory...
Video: Fernandes unhappy with first penalty but stresses importance of Man Utd win
Bruno Fernandes admits Manchester United were far from at their best in the unconvincing 1-0 victory over West Brom at Old Trafford...