Goals galore, derby day, farewell Europe. 2011-2012 Season Review (part 1)
We had left at Wembley on a balmy night in May, humbled and outclassed by Barcelona’s spider-web of exquisite passes and touches, we reunited with them at the same venue barely more than two months later, on a sunny August afternoon for the most unfr...
All too easy four United against sorry Villa
Manchester United restored their 5-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa courtesy of two goals from Wayne Rooney and one apiece from Danny Welbeck and Nani. Much like in their game against QPR, a controversial pena...
Ashley: come and get us if you can
Despite the lack of an official announcement regarding Paul Pogba’s new deal, Tuesday’s sport pages run plenty of stories regarding Manchester United. Let’s start with the….. Telegraph, where former Arsenal striker Alan Smith b...
Red Rants’ Paper round-up
Today marks the start of a new feature on Red Rants. Every day, apart from match day, you’ll find an article containing the links to the major stories regarding Manchester United as they appear on the national newspapers. Disagree with the Mirror...
Young Pea gets United high in Amsterdam
Manchester United made a successful debut onto the Europa League stage winning 2-0 away against Ajax, in the first leg of the round of 32. United take a comfortable lead back to Old Trafford, courtesy of second half goals from Ashley Young and Javier H...
Rooney is two good for Liverpool and Suarez
Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United saw off Liverpool in a fiery encounter at Old Trafford. The Liverpool born striker grabbed a brace early in the second half, to secure United fourth consecutive home win in the league against their bitter ...
"Never Say Die" Rooney Inspires Man United Fightback
England striker Wayne Rooney scored 2 penalties and produced an inspiring second half display as Manchester United fought back from a seemingly hopeless position at Stanford Bridge. Trailing by a single goal at half time, even the most die hard of Unit...
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...
Tactical insight: Versatile United victorious again
Going into the game at the Emirates some serious pressure was put on United, with City getting a late 3-2 win over Spurs less than an hour before kick off. 3 points were a necessity. The 8-2 demolition in August was still fresh in the minds for both se...
Is defeat to Newcastle down to Sir Alex’s tactical blunders?
New year, new resolutions! 2011 brought United their long awaited 19th League title, an 8-2 win against Arsenal, a dramatic Charity Shield win versus Manchester City in August, and much, much more. No doubt Sir Alex Ferguson will want to make 2012 an e...
It’s a five-tastic Christmas for United
Manchester United got the perfect Christmas send off as they brushed Fulham aside after a superb first half performance. United got off to a flyer against QPR on Sunday, and things weren’t much different in their second visit to West London in four d...
Au Pair for Nani and Rooney Disperses Toothless Wolves
Manchester United’s victory against Wolves saw the club manage to score more than 3 goals in a single game for the first time since visiting The Reebok in early September. After possibly one of the hardest weeks in Sir Alex’s career, he must be ove...
