George Best Hits A Hat Trick
November 26, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
George Best
In the month of November 1971, Manchester United and Northern Ireland favourite George Best managed to hit his second hat trick of the season against relegation battling Southampton at The Dell. Brian Kidd and Sammy McIlroy also made the score sheet to round-off a brilliant away performance by The Reds as they won 5–2.
The Reds Held To A Draw By Benfica
November 23, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Darren Fletcher
After bagging three important points against Otelul Galati in their last Champions League match, Manchester United were brought down to earth as they were held to a disappointing 2–2 draw by Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The Reds came from behind to lead 2–1 courtesy of a goal apiece from Dimitar Berbatov and Darren Fletcher only to be pulled back to parity by a goal from midfield dynamo Pablo Aima
The Underestimated Roy Carroll
November 1, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Roy Carroll
Born in Enniskillen, Roy Carroll began his goalkeeping career with local teams Fivemiletown United and Ballinamallard United before the dependable shot stopper decided to team up with Second Division Hull City in the spring of 1995. After making 46 league outings for The Tigers, Carroll eventually left Boothferry Park for Wigan Athletic for a then club record fee of £350,000 at the end of the 1996–97 campaign.
The Reds Strong Favourites To Win
September 27, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United prepare to take on Swiss club FC Basel at Old Trafford in the UEFA Champions League this upcoming Tuesday evening. According to Sir Alex Ferguson, the UEFA Champions League is the best competition in the world now and the success hungry Manchester United boss hopes that The Reds can go one better this campaign and win it after two Champions League final defeats in four seasons.
Paul Scholes Calls It A Day
May 31, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Paul Scholes
Manchester United´s unselfish midfield workhorse Paul Scholes has decided to finish his long and illustrious professional soccer career with immediate effect. After a footballing career spanning almost two decades and 150 goals in 676 first class appearances for Manchester United, Scholes has declined a one-year contract extension from the club and the former England midfielder will now take up a coaching role at Old Trafford next campaign.
Manchester United´s Unlucky Winger
May 26, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
John Aston
A Manchester local, John Aston started his professional career at Manchester United and made his first league appearance for the club in a 1–1 draw against Leicester City at Old Trafford in April 1965. The exhilarating left winger, whose father also played for Manchester United, helped The Red Devils win the First Division Championship in 1966–67 as well as the unforgettable European Cup Final against Benfica at Wembley Stadium in May 1968.
Manchester United Clinch The Title
May 16, 2011 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Wayne Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson´s Manchester United sealed a record breaking 19th league title with a 1–1 draw against local rivals Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday. The Blue and Whites took the lead courtesy of a powerful effort from Brett Emerton after 20 minutes of play but born again goalscorer Wayne Rooney hammered home a controversial penalty kick in the 73rd minute to bring Manchester United level.
Manchester United’s Unsung Hero
May 12, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Clayton Blackmore
A native of Neath in South Glamorgan, Clayton Blackmore made his league debut for Manchester United in a 2–0 loss away to Nottingham Forest in May 1984. The multifunctional player contributed much to the success of Manchester United’s endeavours in the early 1990s, helping the club win the 1990 FA Cup, the 1992 Football League Cup, the 1991 European Cup Winners’ Cup as well as the Premier League in 1992–93.
Manchester United Hot Favourites
May 4, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United are hot favourites to defeat Schalke at Old Trafford in the second leg of the Champions League Semi Final this Wednesday. Sir Alex Ferguson´s players thumped Schalke 2–0 in Gelsenkirchen, where the Bundesliga outfit had previously been undefeated in this season’s European tournament. The Reds have been very strong at home this season and should seal their place in the final at Wembley Stadium without too much bother.
Manchester United Humbled
April 18, 2011 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Paul Scholes
Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure scored the only goal of the match to send Manchester City into the FA Cup Final for the first time since 1981. Sir Alex Ferguson´s Manchester United side nevertheless opened the game quite well and should have netted already in the 15th minute of the encounter when Dimitar Berbatov had two golden goal scoring opportunities inside a minute but the free flowing frontman wasted both of them.
