Blogs Posts in Controversies category; 17 blog posts

Madrid To Test United With Ronaldo Mega Bid

In a story reminiscent of a Marca piece, The Times claim that their sources in Madrid have told them that despite the ongoing hostility coming from Old Trafford an offer will be made. Los Merengues know that while Sir Alex Ferguson is unha [...]

Posted On : Jun, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Chelsea, Man United suited to Moscow style

About 10 years ago, fashion and Moscow weren't exactly thought of as two of a kind. At the same time in the British game, it was about as likely as Chelsea winning the league or Manchester United failing to pick up a trophy. The few Russia [...]

Posted On : May, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Hutton denies Manchester United interest

Sir Alex Ferguson is a huge fan of the Scottish international fullback, and many felt this was the reason why he initially snubbed a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window. However, when the call from Old Trafford never [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Manchester United have no sympathy for Javier Mascherano

JAVIER MASCHERANO’S dismissal in the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday has earned him little sympathy from his Manchester United opponents. The Argentina international clattered into Paul Scholes for his first booking in the 11th [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2008 | Comments : 0

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool are ready to defeat Manchest...

Rafa Benitez believes that Liverpool are finally ready to defeat their bitterest rivals - thanks to the man he dubs the new Roy Keane. The Spanish coach has only ever tasted victory over Manchester United once in England. Peter Crouch's g [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Manchester United eye 8million striker

The 27-year-old is fighting United’s Cristiano Ronaldo this season for the European Golden Boot award, after finding the back of the net 20 times from just 19 La Liga starts for Sevilla. Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly had the Brazi [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Derby v Manchester United preview

The old saying ‘It never rains but it pours’ could not be more applicable to Derby as following their 6-1 mauling at the hands of Chelsea, Paul Jewell’s doomed side must host Premier League top scorers Manchester United on [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

Manchester United for Pittodrie

The game will mark the 25th anniversary of the Dons winning the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. A sell-out crowd is expected for the tie, which will be a highlight of a series of testimonial events to honour the victory. Sir Alex led [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Robbo set for dramatic return?

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson, the ex-West Bromwich Albion, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United boss, could make a sensational return to Old Trafford. The 51-year-old former England skipper is being earmarked for a full-ti [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

Three more years of Sir Alex and then what for Manchester Un...

Sir Alex Ferguson recently announced that he probably has three more year left in him as Manchester United boss, and given his fantastic service with the Premier League giants and just how much he has achieved since he joined them way back [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Manchester United 0-0 Portsmouth

16 mins Niko Kranjcar thumps the ball goalwards for Pompey from about 30 yards out, but it's pretty much straight at Van der Sar, and he gathers it without any fuss. 15 mins Portsmouth play a little keep-ball in the middle of the park as [...]

Posted On : Mar, 08 2008 | Comments : 0

Champions League: Manchester United, Arsenal Through to Fina...

Manchester United and Arsenal progressed through to the last eight of the Champions league with wins against Lyon and AC Milan respectively Tuesday night. Arsenal (2) AC Milan (0), 2-0 agg. The Gunners drew 0-0 at home in the first leg [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Queiroz: United More Professional Than Madrid

The Portuguese had an unsuccessful spell in charge at the Bernabeu in the 2003-04 season, but says that working at United is far more pleasurable because those in higher positions don't meddle - and that includes Sir Alex Ferguson. [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Manchester United vs Lyon: Champions League preview

Barring a high scoring draw, Lyon will have to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford to advance to the last eight. Unlikely considering United are on a nine-game home winning streak in the Champions League and will equal Ju [...]