PASSIONATE COMEBACK MASKS MAJOR PROBLEMS:
DARKSIDE CHRONICLES: Edition 002 Let me start off this week by saying that originally I was planning to offer up a different article that dealt with other problems regarding Manchester United. But due to the big game and glorious comeback that the lads...
Substitutions Prove Pivotal in Classic United Comeback
What. A. Game! If there ever was a marque game for the Premier League it was this one. Great goals, drama, penalties, a wonderful comeback, and horrible refereeing. A lot of people are of the opinion that Howard Webb was Uniteds best player of the day,...
Hernandez heads United comeback
Manchester United produced a trademark comeback to force a draw at Stamford Bridge. Two Wayne Rooney’s penalties and a late equaliser by Javier Hernandez saw United snatching a draw from the jaws of defeat, after having been 3-0 down at one stage, wh...
United Seek First League Win at Chelsea Since 2002
Today is one of the most important days in the American sporting calendar, as the NFL’s Super Bowl takes place. But well before the rival Giants and Patriots kick off in Indianapolis, the real clash of the titans will take place at Stamford Bridge. E...
The Flowers of English Football, the Flowers of Manchester
For the vast majority of people, the first days in February don’t mean anything else apart from bitterly cold weather – or scorching hot, depending on which side of the equator you wake up – and a disheartening feeling deriving from the realizati...
FAYC 5th Round: Swansea City v United – Preview
Today sees the next round of the FA Youth Cup take place between Swansea City and Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Both teams have looked impressive during their respective cup runs so far this season with United beating Torquay Uni...
BACK IN BLACK AND WITH A BULLET
THE DARK SIDE CHRONICLES: Edition 001 Hello to all friends and foes in the Red Rantiverse. Yes I’m back and I must say that returning to Red Rants is as much a shock to me as it is to you. When I left some moths ago, I was determined to stay away...
Tricky night made easy as Stoke pay the penalties
Manchester United returned to the top of the table after beating Stoke City 2-0 at Old Trafford, while City fell to a Darron Gibson strike away at Goodison Park. Dimitar Berbatov and Javier converted one penalty each on either side of half time, and a ...
United Look for Key Win against Pesky Potters
Is this a cursed season for Manchester United? From the word ‘go’, injuries and illness have torn through the side, and while injuries can’t be looked upon as an excuse for some of the poor and surprising results that have occurred this season or...
Ravel Morrison: No Money Back, No Guarantee
Ravel Morrison looks set to leave Manchester United today. I repeat ‘Ravel Morrison looks set to leave Manchester United today’. 10 years ago Ravel Morrison was scouted to join Manchester United, from that moment on he had an opportunity to...
Kuyt Breaks United’s Hearts
Dirk Kuyt scored two minutes from time to knock United out of the FA Cup and send Liverpool through to the first round for the first time since 2008. A makeshift United side was two minutes away from forcing a replay when the Dutchman pounced on Andy C...
