Surprise Call Up For Wayne Rooney
April 26, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Wayne Rooney
According to the latest news reports, Manchester United centre forward Wayne Rooney is in line for a surprise call up for Team Great Britain at this summer’s Olympics. The trigger happy marksman is one of ten Manchester United players in Great Britain coach Stuart Pearce’s provisional 80-man squad for the London 2012 Olympics.
Manchester United Are Out Of Europe
March 16, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United went into this match knowing they needed to overturn a 3–2 deficit from the first leg to book their place in the UEFA Europa League Quarter Finals. But it was the Basque side that took the lead when Fernando Amorebieta found Fernando Llorente who struck the ball into the far corner from 18 yards on 22 minutes.
Antonio Valencia Returns To Squad
March 15, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Antonio Valencia
Reportedly, Antonio Valencia has returned to the Manchester United squad for the Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. The Ecuadorian international winger damaged his hamstring in the 2–0 win against Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena in the UEFA Europa League in February.
Ryan Giggs Hits Late Winning Goal
February 26, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ryan Giggs
Paul Scholes scored the opening goal against Norwich City on Sunday when he headed home in the sixth minute of the encounter. With only seven minutes remaining on the referee´s clock, Grant Holt managed to equalise for the home team only for Ryan Giggs to hit the winning goal for Manchester United in the 90th minute of play.
Rio Ferdinand To Return
February 25, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United centre half Rio Ferdiand is expected to return to the first team for the clash with Norwich City at Carrow Road on Sunday. The England international, who was rested for Manchester United´s Europa League defeat against Ajax at Old Trafford on Thursday, will hopefully bring in some much needed stability to the defence.
Ryan Giggs Is Still Hungry For Success
January 27, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs insists he is confident of securing a record 13th championship medal in May. And although the former Wales international has won everything there is to win as a professional footballer, the 38-year-old seasoned campaigner is still hungry for success and believes that he has lots to contribute to Manchester United’s bid for even more silverware both at home and abroad.
Manchester United To Play Liverpool
January 10, 2012 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ryan Giggs
After overcoming noisy neighbours Manchester City 3–2 at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday, Manchester United have been drawn against historical enemies Liverpool at Anfield Road in the FA Cup Fourth Round. The two teams last played each other in the FA Cup in January 2011 when Manchester United ran out 1–0 winners at Old Trafford courtesy of a converted penalty kick from evergreen veteran Ryan Giggs.
Manchester United Outclass Fulham
December 22, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Nani
Sir Alex Ferguson´s title challenging Manchester United side quite simply outclassed Fulham to the tune of 5–0 at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening courtesy of goals from Danny Wellbeck, Luis Nani, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov. As the match developed, the plucky West London outfit never really stood a chance against a highly energetic Manchester United team brimming with self-belief.
Nemanja Vidic Set To Return
November 4, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Nemanja Vidic
Manchester United take on Steve Bruce´s Sunderland at Old Trafford this weekend looking for their fourth successive win since losing at home to nouveau riche neighbours Manchester City. The Reds welcome back skipper Nemanja Vidic for the upcoming match but they will be without the services of Tom Cleverley, Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Chris Smalling and Ashley Young who are all out sidelined with various injuries.
Ryan Giggs Wants One More Season
October 17, 2011 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs, who made his debut for the club when he came on as a substitute for Denis Irwin in a 2–0 defeat against Everton in 1991, wants to extend his Old Trafford career until at the end of next season. A Manchester local, the former Wales player is ready to sign a one-year deal with The Red Devils and has confirmed he will be speaking to manager Sir Alex Ferguson about a contract extension.
