Born a 10 minute drive away from Old Trafford, there was no other option for Paul, it was and always will be United. He has been blessed to see United at their most successful - from the treble and Barcelona in 99, Moscow in 2008 and being at Wembley to soak in our last FA Cup final win, it has been some journey and hopefully we can get back to those heights one day. Held a season ticket until 2017 before work commitments made the trips to Manchester all the more challenging.
Why Marcus Rashford deserves to be unleashed in the derby.
The Manchester derby has historically been a titanic fixture. A city divided- heroes and villains created, a clash where any telling contribution...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings- The rekindling of Fergie Time sparks wild scenes.
A sodden late August night in Hull could be analysed months down the line as one of the defining victories for Jose...
Ex-Files: From Bruce to ‘Short shorts’ Phelan – Hull City assessed
It has been a whirlwind summer for Hull City. Their world was turned upside down within the space two months. In May,...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings – Mourinho’s stars shine in the Friday night lights
In the Premier League’s inauguration of Friday Night Football, an all-star cast appeared in front of 75,000 expectant United fans. At the...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings – Opening day win cannot help but spread optimism
For three painstaking seasons, United players have been stricken with fear and devoid of spontaneity and freedom. Any semblance of creativity, unpredictability...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings- Zlatan the new driving force as United lay down marker
Hello again, loyal Stretty News readers. Welcome to the first Rambling of the ’16-17 season. Seven different countries, thirty-one club honours, top...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings- Mourinho’s axe shouldn’t fall on TFM and CBJ
Something has preoccupied my mind as a Manchester United fan this week. Oh… we’re breaking the world record transfer fee ? No,...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings – Mourinho should value, not bin, Daley Blind
In footballing terms, the description of ‘utility man’ has been stigmatised by its inference- Jack of all trades, master of none. Ultimately,...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings- Another PR embarrassment but finally the right appointment.
No sooner had Louis Van Gaal got his paws around England’s most decorated trophy, to draw United equal with Arsenal for...
We need to talk about Morgan Schneiderlin
When Louis Van Gaal bemoaned his embryonic Manchester United’s lack of balance after achieving the bare minimum expectation of a return to...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings: The Long overdue, real United strut their stuff
Embed from Getty Images Genuine entertainment at the, widely optimistically named, Theatre of Dreams has seldom been served up during a, by...
Rowlesy’s Ramblings: Anfield was the sweetest of wins, but time to kick on!
Regardless of time, place, date, league standings, or level, there is no better feeling as a Manchester United fan than beating Liverpool...