Alan Hansen

Speaking of idiots, here is another of our ex-lfc Scouse fiends, bestowing footballing wisdom from high above:
[United's] success domestically and in Europe has had nothing to do with Sir Alex adapting his tactics depending on the opposition. It has everything to do with the people he can bring in – with United it is seamless [...]

That game, that man

I missed the entire game this morning, bar the final 30 seconds and Ronaldo’s free kick that didn’t go in.
It would have been sweet revenge had it did, as it would have redressed an injustice for the last time United faced Jose in the competition. That morning, four years ago, I dragged myself awake and [...]

WSC

I’m sure most of you have heard of and the independent football monthly When Saturday Comes.
Until recently, when an already poor distribution network of the fanzine into South East Asia further deteriorated and thus limited availability, WSC was the football read not to be missed. Fortunately, their site has seen a tremendous re-design with the [...]

Glenn Hoddle Academy

The always excellent United Youth site has an article about a former Red, Christy Fagan, and his call up to the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 side.
It’s always great to keep track of former Reds, however minor or trivial their contribution to the history of the Club.
Re. the United Youth article, it seems to me that [...]

Lost

2 points.
Last seen at Villa Park. Owner distraught. Reward.

Won’t be just them

Nowadays, it’s not necessary to listen to Platini, Blatter, or the other bureaurcrats who ruin the game. It’s also, alas, just another option whether to tune in to Sir Alex’s press conferences or Joe Kinnear’s “reasoned” (rabid) rantings. These days, the people that matter are the movers, the Middlemen who broker deals.
One such character is [...]

Rule what?

There’s as much chance of “Rule Britannia” (in any form) ringing around Old Trafford as United fans starting with “In-ger-lund, In-ger-lund, In-ger-lund” or (God forbid) “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”: no chance whatsoever.
At Old Trafford, the sentiment is captured succinctly in the Stretford End banner which reads:
United > England

Obituary of Louis Saha

As a postscript to the previous post, I’d like to highlight a portion of Sir Alex Ferguson’s interview after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s testimonial on Saturday.
Sir’s words were specifically targeted towards one L. Saha:
“We do not have any strikers apart from Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez and Frazier plays in that area. “He is quick and [...]

Farewell and Welcome

Some of the best photos of the year appeared on the BBC website late last night. Here’s two for you, a goodbye to one past legend, and a warm welcome to one for the future. And I don’t mean O’Shea,
You are our Solskjaer. You made us happy. Thank you!

Champions of Europe

Had Manchester United lost last night’s Champions League final, they would have been gracious in defeat.
Had Chelsea won the game, however, they would have displayed the same lack of dignity and class that they showed in defeat.

Lest we forget:
Club captain Gary Neville commiserated with Terry, his vanquished counterpart; such actions are a mark of a [...]