Manchester United´s Steady Schemer
April 12, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Jesper Blomquist
Born in Sweden, Jesper Blomquist appeared for a number of clubs before he was brought to Manchester United from Parma for a transfer fee of £3.4 million in the summer of 1998. After making his league debut for Manchester United in a brilliant 4–1 triumph against Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford in September 1998, the schemer made 25 league appearances for the club and was part of the team that won the coveted Treble in 1999.
The Free Scoring Andy Ritchie
March 7, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Andy Ritchie
A Manchester native, Andy Ritchie was discovered by local team Manchester United and the natural born goal poacher made his First Division debut for the club in a convincing 6–2 win against Everton at Goodison Park in December 1977. The trigger happy marksman managed to score 13 goals in 33 league appearances for Manchester United before he was sold to Brighton and Hove Albion for an estimated fee of £500,000 in October 1980.
Manchester United´s Midfield Motor
February 22, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Karel Poborsky
Karel Poborsky was born in the South Bohemian town of Trebon and appeared for a number of clubs in Czechoslovakia before he signed with Manchester United at the beginning of the 1996–97 campaign. Poborsky made his Manchester United debut in a 2–2 draw with Everton at Old Trafford in August 1996 and the creative midfield man went on to appear in 32 league matches for the club between 1996 and 1998.
Manchester United Take On Stoke
January 4, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Nani
Manchester United lock horns with Stoke City at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United were mediocre against West Bromwich Albion last Saturday and Sir Alex Ferguson´s players were more than lucky to come away from the Hawthorns with a narrow 2–1 victory, while The Potters managed to beat Everton 2–0 at Britannia Stadium last weekend and they are now an impressive eighth in the top flight table.
Manchester United´s Midfield Tiger
November 24, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Mick Martin
Born and growing up in Dublin, Mick Martin initiated his soccer career as a schoolboy player with local team Home Farm. At the beginning of the 1968–69 campaign, Martin moved on to famous League of Ireland club Bohemians where the hard working and strong tackling midfield player spent nearly five years before he was discovered by newly appointed Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty midway through the 1972–73 season.
Sir Alex Ferguson Rules
October 8, 2010 by Chris Marker · 6 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson
The frustrations over Manchester United’s form finally boiled over this week with Sir Alex Ferguson blasting his players for lacking concentration after four draws in seven matches so far this season. Hence, Sir Alex Ferguson’s men have dropped eight valuable points away from home following their draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light last Saturday and the United manager thinks his team is in need of some extra fire-power. After failing to win their opening away matches at Fulham, Everton, Bolton and Sunderland, Manchester United are five points behind Chelsea.
Sir Alex Ferguson To Restore Pride
September 17, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
Although Everton and Manchester City supporters may not like to acknowledge it, the famous derby encounter between giant clubs Manchester United and Liverpool still remains the greatest fixture in English football. Accordingly, there will be plenty of incentives for Sir Alex Ferguson´s Manchester United team when the Manchester Reds play host to bitter historical rivals Liverpool at The Theatre of Dreams this upcoming Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United Face Tough Trip
September 10, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney returns to former club Everton as Manchester United travel to Goodison Park for a lunchtime game this upcoming Saturday. Much to the relief of Sir Alex Ferguson, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand could both be set for a return after recovering from injuries. The Merseysiders, however, defeated Manchester United 3–1 in this fixture last campaign and a trip to Liverpool won’t be easy against a home side looking for their first win.
The Manchester United Cult Hero
April 7, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Norman Whiteside
Norman Whiteside grew up in Belfast where the youth was spotted by none other than Bob Bishop. Supremely confident in his powers, the striker achieved legendary status when he became the youngest player to net in an FA Cup Final when Manchester United defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 4–0 in the replay in 1984.
Wayne Rooney Rules
March 17, 2010 by Chris Marker · 40 Comments
Wayne Rooney
Apparently, Wayne Rooney has made a commitment to deliver goals at a rate most of his rivals cannot aspire to emulate. He has been in terrific form this season and has even been tipped to break the 40 goal mark as he closes on the 42 goal record achieved by previous Old Trafford hero Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2007-08 campaign.
