Manchester United’s flawed genius
September 2, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Paul McGrath
London born Paul McGrath started his soccer career with League of Ireland club St. Patrick’s Athletic in 1981. Brought to Manchester United for £30,000 by Ron Atkinson in 1982, the promising midfielder made his debut in a charity match against Aldershot in the 1982–83 season. Converted into a central defender by the likeable Atkinson, he went on to make 163 appearances for Manchester United and gained an FA cup medal with the club in 1985. After falling out with Alex Ferguson in 1989, the Irish international was eventually sold to Aston Villa for £450,000. Receiving a new lease of life at Villa Park, McGrath was voted the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 1993.
Wigan sign Tom Cleverley on loan
September 1, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Tom Cleverley
Promising Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley will now be given the opportunity to gain valuable Premier League experience as Wigan Athletic manager Roberrto Martinez has signed the talented youngster on a season long loan deal on transfer deadline day. After impressing in Manchester United’s pre-season games this summer, Sir Alex Ferguson wanted the Basingstoke born player to join a club in the Premier League to further his development. Having previously had successful loan spells with both Leicester City and Watford, the highly rated England Under-21 star is regarded by many experts as an outstanding model professional.
Manchester United’s young veteran
August 31, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Sammy McIlroy
Samuel Baxter McIlroy was born 2 August 1954 in the much troubled city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Being brought up in the very heart of Protestant East Belfast, Sammy McIlroy hails from a district that has produced a great number of vastly talented Manchester United players up through the years including household names such as George Best, Eric McMordie, David McCreery, and Norman Whiteside. Discovered by legendary Manchester United scout Bob Bishop while still a schoolboy player, Sammy McIlroy was adviced by his family to seek his footballing fortune in the calmer climes of Lancashire as Northern Ireland was tottering on the brink of Civil War.
Wayne Rooney back on scoring trail
August 30, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United moved into third place in the Barclays Premier League table thanks to a 3–0 victory against West Ham United at Old Trafford on Saturday. In a one sided game, Avram Grant’s mens were denied their first points of the season as a first half penalty from Wayne Rooney set Manchester United on their way to a most convincing Premier League home win over the struggling East London club. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson made three changes to the side who played Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend with Nani, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney coming in for Ji-Sung Park, Antonio Valencia and Javier Hernandez.
Wayne Rooney to bounce back
August 27, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United take on West Ham United at Old Trafford on Saturday, having the edge over their visitors in previous meetings. Manchester United have taken four points from their opening two Barclays Premier League matches, beating Newcastle United 3–0 at home before drawing 2–2 to Mark Hughes’ stubborn and hard working Fulham side at Craven Cottage last Sunday. Having fallen to heavy defeats at Aston Villa and at home to Bolton Wanderers in their opening two matches, the East London club are still without a point so far. Although Rio Ferdinand is still out, Wayne Rooney will return for Manchester United after recovering from stomach pains.
Sir Alex Ferguson calls for unity
August 26, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned the Manchester United supporters he doesn’t want the protest against the present club owners to affect his players. The Old Trafford manager has called for unity as he fears the ongoing campaign against the Glazers could wreck United’s bid for a record breaking 19th league title. The Florida based Glazer family, who also own Tampa Bay Buccaneers, were never welcomed by the fans and came under heavy fire from the protest movement last season. Manchester United being the most prominent global brand in football, the Glazers have always maintained that the club is not for sale and that they will not be pressurised into selling.
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