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“Christ almighty. Why did they do that? – Ferguson recalls the famous Cream Liverpool cup final suit
Possessing an accumulative trophy haul his fellow professionals can only dream of, Sir Alex Ferguson time and gain throughout his coaching career demonstrated a genius like approach to football management. Seemingly vital to his approach was his penchant for, well, being an utter bastard. Taking part in recent BBC 1 hr documentary that examines the […] More
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Flashback: United joust Juve and announce themselves as future giants
It may seem like a bygone era in the age of the super-rich domestic game, however, an English team playing Champions League football genuinely made for prime box office television during the 90’s. With the competitions mesmerising anthem followed by the safe handed commentary of Brian Moore, there was a genuine David v Goliath-esque feeling […] More
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The Controversy Surrounding Rio Ferdinand’s Infamous 8-Month Drug Ban
Prior to becoming a high profile football pundit and Youtuber, Rio Ferdinand, was considered one of the greatest defenders of his generation. However, his career was marred by a controversial drug ban in 2003. This ban, which lasted eight months, resulted from a missed drug test and sparked widespread debate about the fairness of the […] More
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Flashback: Barcelona boss Louis Van Gaal dishes out his own brand of journo justice
Here’s a forgotten moment from the early noughties in which a considerably more youthful-looking Louis Van Gaal displays complete lack of patience when answering media questions during a spell as Barcelona boss. With the fires already burning from a very fractious relationship with former World Player of the Year, Rivaldo, in which the Brazilian was […] More
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Ruud Van Nistelrooy: Manchester United’s “Best Finisher, Ever”
When it came to scoring goals, not many came close to the lethal finishing and clinical striking of Manchester United’s Ruud Van Nistelrooy. A forward with a knack for scoring goals, he is considered one of the best, if not the best finisher in United’s long history. The Dutch striker was supposed to sign for […] More
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Football, Bloody Hell: Reliving Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League Triumph
With Manchester United tragically exiting the Champions League courtesy of a irresistible performance via Leo Messi, we wanted to flashback to better times for current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Whilst few would have used up the various football betting offers to bank on a United win last night against vastly superior opposition, 1999 was a […] More
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Flashback: Liverpool claim the UEFA Cup after a breathless/bonkers 5-4 win against Alaves #UEL
Whilst many Liverpool fans attention will be focused on their sides Europa League final date with Seville later this evening, some will be nostalgic for the last time they claimed the trophy all of 15 years ago. 2001 marked the end of a superb season for the Gerard Houllier led side. Having already claimed a […] More
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17 May 1990: The Day that Manchester United Almost Sacked Sir Alex Ferguson
For many in London, the 17th of May back in 1990 was a normal, cool Thursday. But for Manchester United and then manager Sir Alex Ferguson, it was their day of reckoning. The Reds were in the FA Cup final replay against Crystal Palace, a match where a lot was on the line – for […] More
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Throwback: When Basel Kicked Manchester United Out of the Champions League
Premier League giants Manchester United were left embarrassed on Wednesday night as they were handed a disappointing 1-0 defeat by relative minnows FC Basel at St Jakob Park thanks to a late goal by Swiss centre-back Michael Lang. Manchester United were simply impotent in front of goal, with nearly 73% of their shots going wide, […] More
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Despite some highlights, Pogba to leave United a massive flop
A disenchanted fan-base, not to mention, in all likeliness, another empending Europa League campaign next season, it’s sometimes easy to see why Paul Pogba is set to leave Manchester United this coming Summer. Signed under Jose Mourinho with hopes, not to mention Instagram likes, high, Pogba was supposed to re-invigorate the side and put them […] More
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Match Preview: United seek revenge for FA Cup pain
Wolves host Manchester United in their second game of the season for this Premier League clash. Manchester United will look to capitalise on their great start to the league, following their 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea. Although Wolves drew their previous game against Leicester, they’ll be more confident at home, particularly after beating United 2-1 twice […] More
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Five Reasons Manchester United Will Have Another Disastrous Season
Although it may not feel like it, it’s now been six years since Alex Ferguson retired from managing Manchester United and it’s fair to say that things have gone downhill at the Premier League’s most successful club since then. After a period of 27 trophy-laden years under the management of Alex Ferguson, Manchester United have […] More