Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has opened up on his exit from the Old Trafford club, which was a shock at the time. We all knew the story about the Dutchman’s United career ending at a petrol station, which seems strange but also underlined the fact that Ferguson was a guy that demanded the best, doing what he needed to do, wherever it was. During his four seasons at United, Stam won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one UEFA Champions League and one Intercontinental Cup. It was a vert successful four seasons at the club and if he had not been forced out, that success could have continued for a few more seasons or more, which is a shame. Stam p… Read more
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Where Are They Now? Federico Macheda – the striker that thought he had made it but went off the boil
First Team, History, Managers, News, Opinion, Where Are They Now? 0Manchester United signed 16-year-old Federico Macheda back in 2007 with the club then being allowed to sign players of that age and his family relocated to the Mancheste… Read more
Manchester United Idols: Denis Irwin – the best left-back for years, a magnificent player and role model
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Denis Irwin signed for Manchester United on the 8 June 1990, nearly 30 years ago, signing for a fee of just £625,000 from Oldham Athletic. Just 24 at the time he was si… Read more
Manchester United Idols: Paul Scholes from shy teenager to one of the most glorious midfielders in English football; Sat-Nav to legend
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Manchester United has an outstanding midfielder in Paul Scholes, who came though the famous Class of 92 alongside the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and … Read more
Manchester United Idols: Edwin van der Sar came six years after Peter Schmeichel and was the goalkeeper that filled the void
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0When you ask any Manchester United supporter who their idol is, you will get a different response from each; George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Sir Alex Ferguso… Read more
Manchester United Idols: Roy Keane had leadership running through his veins, his fiery temperament and ability to get results worked well for United
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Manchester United miss having a midfielder like Roy Keane at the club, something that has pained me over the years. I have thought about what could have happened if the … Read more
Manchester United Idols: Eric Cantona, the French King of Old Trafford; arrogant, fiery, and amazingly spectacular
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Manchester United have had some great players over the years with children idolising players throughout the club’s history. From the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, D… Read more
Paul Pogba could have been signed in 2013 but David Moyes opted for failed Cesc Fabregas approach instead
First Team, History, Managers, News, Opinion 0Former Manchester United manager David Moyes could have signed Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in the summer of 2013, instead the replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson opted … Read more
Chicharito describes the pressure playing for Real Madrid was much more than at Manchester United
First Team, History, Managers, News, Opinion 0Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez spent six years at the Old Trafford club, signing for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in 2010 and leaving in 2016, then … Read more
Louis van Gaal launches tirade at Manchester United for poor standard of players recruited – he has a point
First Team, History, Managers, News, Opinion 0Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has launched a tirade at the Old Trafford club regarding the broken transfer promises during his time as manager of the c… Read more
Ryan Giggs names Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes as the best two players he ever played with at Manchester United
First Team, History, Managers, News, Opinion 0Manchester United winger, Ryan Giggs spend the entirety of his playing career at the Old Trafford club, making his debut on the 2 March 1991 at the age of 17 and playing… Read more
