Blog Posts Tagged with: Manchester United

The former PSG manager is at Old Trafford tomorrow night in the first round of the Champions League knockout stages. Is he there only as an interested spectator heavily involved in both sides in the past, or is it the future murmuring of an anticipated role at Man U this summer? The Time reports that ‘It has been more than two and a half years since he led a team, released by PSG in the summer of... Read more
Manchester United have announced the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a 18 month deal. Valdes who is now 32, choose Manchester United over several other premier league clubs after being released by Barcelona meaning the goalkeeper could move on a free transfer. Prior to joining Manchester United Valdes had been at Barcelona all his career and had came through the Barcelona... Read more
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has expressed his unhappiness at the fixture list over the Christmas period. The Premier League is the only league in Europe that plays 3 games over the Christmas period. The fixtures fall on the 26th December (Boxing day) the 29th December and the 1st January (New Year’s day) Van Gaal has spoke about the lack of time he will have to spend with his family... Read more
Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind has suffered knee ligament damage whilst playing for Holland in the European Championship group stages,  the injury may see him miss the rest of the season. The severity of the injury is not yet known, however it is rumoured that Blind twisted his ligament in the first half of Holland’s 6-0 win. Following the game Holland manager Guus Hiddink said "I'... Read more
Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie has stated his club can still catch league leaders Chelsea although they are 10 points behind after 9 games. United and Chelsea was held to a 1-1 draw following a late equaliser from Robin Van Persie, Chelsea took the lead in the 53rd Minute when striker Didier Drogba headed home from a corner. In the 93rd minute Chelsea right back Ivanovic was sent off... Read more
A late strike from Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind helped secure a point for Manchester United against West Brom. United found themselves behind after only 8 minutes after a well worked goal between on loan Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom and Sessegnon. Manchester United Louis Van Gaal made a half time substitute taking off midfielder Herrera and bringing on Fellaini. 2 minutes after... Read more
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has publicly apologised to the fans and his team mates following his red card against West Ham. Rooney was sent off for kicking out at West Ham midfielder Stewart Downing who was counter attacking for the home side. Following the game Rooney said “I knew at the time that I misjudged it. "It is a red card and I don't think it will benefit anyone to appeal... Read more
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has criticised his teams defending following Sunday’s 5-3 defeat. United found themselves 3-1 up after 57 minutes after goals from Van Persie 13 Di María 16 Herrera 57. Leicester however thought back to stun united with 4 goals in 21 minutes which left new manager Van Gaal stunned Following the game Rooney said “It’s really disappointing,” he said. “Going 3-... Read more
England have got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a flying start after beating Switzerland is Basel. England was without several key players for the game against Switzerland including Liverpool duo Henderson and Sturridge. Former Manchester United striker and now Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck started upfront for England with Rooney playing in the number 10 role. Both side were unable to open the... Read more
Manchester United has confirmed that signing of Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo. The deal has seen United winger Nani go on a season long loan with the Portuguese club. Rojo who was a key part of the Argentina squad for the World Cup 2014 in reported to cost Manchester United 16 million pounds who has signed on a 5 year deal. Manchester United announced “Manchester United is delighted to... Read more