Manchester United Beat Sunderland
December 27, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Dimitar Berbatov
Sir Alex Ferguson´s Manchester United side remain at the top of the Barclays Premier League table after thumping Sunderland 2–0 at The Theatre of Dreams in a one sided contest on Sunday afternoon. Balkan player Dimitar Berbatov opened the scoring yesterday with a powerful headed goal in the fifth minute of the encounter and the former Tottehham Hotspur centre forward then added a second goal 12 minutes into the second period.
Manchester United Host Sunderland
December 24, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
High flying Manchester United prepare themselves to take on to seventh placed Sunderland at the Theatre of Dreams on Boxing Day in what promises to be a match between different styles of play. The Manchester United players emerged as fully deserved winners against fellow title contenders Arsenal at Old Trafford in their last Premier League match, while Steve Bruce´s Sunderland managed to beat Bolton Wanderers at the Stadium of Light.
Malcolm Glazer May Sell
December 23, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Malcolm Glazer
According to the latest newspaper reports, Manchester United club owner Malcolm Glazer and his banjo picking family have apparently now opened the door for the Royal family of Qatar who have targeted the Barclays Premier League outfit in a £1.5 billion deal. The take over rumours first emerged earlier this year when Sir Alex Ferguson´s Manchester United squad travelled to the Middle East for a fully deserved holiday.
The Dynamic Alan Gowling
December 21, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Alan Gowling
Born in nearby Stockport, Alan Gowling made his First Division debut for Manchester United in a convincing 4–2 victory away to Stoke City in March 1968. Strong and deceptively quick for a big player, the dynamic forward made a total of 87 appearances for Manchester United before new manager Frank O´Farrell sold him to newly relegated Second Division Huddersfield Town for a transfer fee of £65,000 at the end of the 1971–72 campaign.
Manchester United Ready for Battle
December 17, 2010 by Chris Marker · 1 Comment
Sir Alex Ferguson
Chelsea and Manchester United take on each other at Stamford Bridge this upcoming Sunday in what promises to be a cracker of a match. While Manchester United make the trip to London looking to stretch their unbeaten run in the league to 17 games, Chelsea have managed to pick up just a mere six points from their last seven league matches. With Carlo Ancelotti’s men struggling to find form, they have now gone five league games without a win.
The Impeccable Shay Brennan
December 16, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Shay Brennan
Born in Manchester to parents of Irish descent, Shay Brennan leapt into the public consciousness when the defender made his Manchester United debut in an FA Cup Fifth Round match at home to Sheffield Wednesday in February 1958. He established himself in the first team two years later and he played an important part in the brilliant side which won the First Division title in 1965 and 1967 as well as the European Cup in 1968.
Manchester United´s Classy Defender
December 15, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ronny Johnsen
Born in Sandefjord, Ronny Johnsen was brought to Manchester United from Besiktas for £1.2 million at the start of the 1996–97 season. After making his league debut for Manchester United as a substitute in a 3–0 victory over Wimbledon at Selhurst Park in August 1996, the classy defender went on to make well over 100 appearances for the club and won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League in the process.
Narrow Win For Manchester United
December 14, 2010 by Chris Marker · 2 Comments
Ji-Sung Park
Manchester United defeated Arsenal 1–0 at Old Trafford yesterday and extended their unbeaten record in the Barclays Premier League to an impressive 16 games since the start of the campaign. The London North club´s ambitions as genuine title contenders were undoubtedly rocked when midfield workhorse Ji-Sung Park scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Manchester United just four minutes before the resumption.
Manchester United Take On Arsenal
December 13, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United play hosts to fellow title contenders Arsenal at The Theatre of Dreams this upcoming Monday evening looking to stretch their unbeaten record in the Barclays Premier League to a highly astonishing sixteen matches. Manchester United have everything to play for in this encounter as a victory against the high flying North London outfit will allow Sir Alex Ferguson´s players to climb back to the very top of the top flight table.
Manchester United´s Midfield Master
December 10, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ray Wilkins
Hillingdon born Ray Wilkins joined Chelsea as an apprentice and made his debut against Norwich City in in October 1973 before he established himself as a first team regular the following year. He went on to become Chelsea’s youngest ever captain when he replaced the popular Ron Harris at the age of 18 but when The Blues were relegated to the Second Division in 1979, he was sold to Manchester United shortly after for a fee of £800,000.
