James Gorse

Season ticket holder. Occasionally write things about United that makes sense. I saw a shot on target at home in the Van Gaal era.

On this day 1999: Manchester United vs Arsenal – FA Cup semi-final replay 
The 14th of April 1999 is the day that I saw my team involved in possibly the best game I have seen...
The ambivalence of Roy Keane and the Champions League 
Ambivalence is having conflicting or contradictory feelings about something, so in Barcelona in May 1999, you would find a perfect example of...
Opinion: Manchester United’s hopes for 2024
The birth of a New Year is already behind us, we said goodbye to 2023 that promised so much and Manchester United...
Manchester United’s Defence: Revolution not evolution – opinion
Normally a football club would evolve with each manager in terms of its playing staff and its style, however we all know...
Manchester United: My top 3 Champions League games
Manchester United are back in the Champions League after a year in the Europa League last season, but a third-place finish in last...
Dwight Yorke: 1998/99 season review
This upcoming season will mark the 25th anniversary of the 1998/99 season for Manchester United, the best and most successful year of...
David de Gea: No Longer in safe hands – opinion
The last few years a lot of the criticism aimed at David de Gea has been murmuring in the background. Over the...
Barcelona vs Manchester: Two heavyweights set to meet for a 14th time in European competition
Manchester United host Barcelona in the Europa League knockout play-off which makes this the 14th time these two European heavyweights have played...
Casemiro: The cement between the stones 
For years it would seem Manchester United have wandered aimlessly in the transfer market, whilst everyone else got stronger and the Reds...
Cristiano Ronaldo: Time to say goodbye – opinion
Time beats everyone, regardless of your age or wealth or your determination. It remains undefeated and many have tried to beat the...
Premier League 92/93: A whole new ball game 
On the 15th of August 1992, the landscape of English football was about to change, this was the first day of the...
Lisandro Martinez: Did we mention he is only 5’9”?
I don’t know if you know this about Lisandro Martinez, but he is 5’9″. I say this because I don’t think many...