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David Moyes is the right man to take Manchester United forward

Posted on May 09, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Managers 16 Comments »

David Moyes is Manchester United's new manager

David Moyes is set to be named Manchester United manager as Sir Alex Ferguson retires

Author: Doron

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David Moyes has been announced as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Man United, taking on maybe the hardest but also most sought after job in football. His appointment may not inspire all United fans and may baffle others but for me, United have appointed the right man for the job. Many ex-Reds have claimed that both Moyes and Ferguson are ‘cut from the same cloth’, which cannot be said for the quite volatile figure of Jose Mourinho. Is Moyes the man to guide United into this new era under the watchful eye of the new director and ambassador?

Rating: 9.8/10 (24 votes cast)

Rating: +10 (from 12 votes)

Man United 0-1 Chelsea: tactical change gifts Chelsea the win

Posted on May 05, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Chelsea, Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik 12 Comments »

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Authors: Sleepy Nik and Doron

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United played Chelsea for a fifth and final time this season. Chelsea needed to get something from the game to keep up the pressure on Spurs ahead of their big clash on Wednesday whilst United are champions already and although they had nothing to play for, a strong side was still put out, albeit with a few changes. As ever, we welcome comments from both sets of supporters.

Rating: 10.0/10 (10 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

De Gea secured the title at Fulham

Posted on April 23, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United 10 Comments »

David de Gea and Andy Carroll

Author: Doron

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As a season finishes, whilst Alex Ferguson is already looking ahead, planning and scheming for the next season, everyone else seems to obsess with what’s just happened. Players and moments are dissected, discussed and argued over to no end point. In an unprecedented move, I’m going to combine the two and explain just why David de Gea is the league’s best goalkeeper and point to the moment few realised that was the case.

Rating: 9.6/10 (28 votes cast)

Rating: +10 (from 10 votes)

West Ham 2-2 Man United : Robin van Persie offside & Andy Carroll

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Stretford-end in Doron, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, West Ham No Comments »

Robin van Persie scores a vital equaliser for Manchester United away against West Ham

Having already had a taste of the physical threat that West Ham pose at home, United went back there knowing a win would take them within touching distance of the title. After the good away win at Stoke at the weekend and with West Ham having little to play for now, you could have been forgiven for assuming a win might be a formality. But, West Ham, as they often seem to do, have a knack of raising their game when United come to town. Here we discuss the talking points of an eventful match and we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 10.0/10 (3 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Man United 1-2 Man City: Fergie too reactive and Phil fills in well

Posted on April 09, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Premier League 25 Comments »

Sir Alex Ferguson walks off after Manchester United lose 2-1 to Manchester City

Author: Doron

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City at home. The last hurrah of an increasingly forgettable season (yes, I know that seems an odd thing to say). With the gap at 15 points before kick off, it was a chance to finish the title race once and for all as well as put the boot into the neighbours and win with some style and confidence. For City, a dream had to be kept alive and they too had pride and bragging rights to play for, particularly after how the game at their place ended. As ever, we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 9.5/10 (17 votes cast)

Rating: +6 (from 6 votes)

Chelsea 1-0 United: odd tactics and selections but no need to overreact

Posted on April 01, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Chelsea, Doron, FA Cup, Man United, Match Reports, Nik, Sleepy Nik 9 Comments »

Authors: Sleepy Nik and Doron

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To Stamford Bridge again, for the third time this season. Crazily, there’s still a fifth meeting between the two sides to come and Chelsea will go into it with two domestic cup wins, a draw and a league defeat against us. Benitez named his strongest side whilst Fergie rested van Persie and was forced into changes as a result of injuries (Rooney, Rafael and Evans) sustained whilst players represented club and country. As ever, we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 9.0/10 (17 votes cast)

Rating: +2 (from 2 votes)

Sunderland 0-1 Man United: Shinji’s contribution, 672 minutes and another win

Posted on March 31, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Herzog's Child, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Sunderland No Comments »

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Authors: Herzog’s Child and Doron

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Revenge wasn’t necessarily the right word to be using going into this game; after all, United did win there last year. Playing before City, this was a chance to open a temporary 18 point lead and continue the run of wins. Sunderland are devoid of form and goalscorers – fighting a battle at the bottom of the league, few saw Martin O’Neill’s position as hanging on the result of this game, least of all the Sunderland blogger we spoke to pre-match, but by the end of Saturday, Sunderland were manager-less and United a game closer to the title. As ever, we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 8.4/10 (16 votes cast)

Rating: +5 (from 7 votes)

Manchester United: unglamorous, unfashionable, unfancied

Posted on March 19, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Doron, Man United, Players 6 Comments »

Michael Carrick Manchester United

Author: Doron

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With Man United on course to win the title this season and likely to come close to breaking or matching records, it’s funny to think so many (media and general football fans) still dismiss this group of players, particularly when comparing them to previous successful teams. Maybe this has something to do with the fact that the players who’ve starred in the 44 games so far, have at some point been much maligned and to the neutral bandwagon jumper, they’re just not that exciting. Or maybe it’s because since Ronaldo and others left, United just haven’t been considered as dominating on the pitch. Yet, those that have excelled this season have been superb and deserve the praise that’s not been so forthcoming.

Rating: 9.4/10 (41 votes cast)

Rating: +18 (from 18 votes)

Manchester United 1-0 Reading: Rooney goal, Rotation & 15 points

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Stretford-end in Doron, El Rob, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League, Reading 2 Comments »

Rio Ferdinand sets up Wayne Rooney for Manchester United’s winner against Reading

Authors: Doron & El Rob

Manchester United beat Reading 1-0 with a goal from Wayne Rooney to send the league leaders fifteen points clear at the top, following Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat away at Everton. The game itself was unspectacular, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad rotation working as we enter the international break. Reading have only lost out to United by a single goal margin, and yesterday was no different. United did just about enough to win the game, although Reading fans will no doubt feel aggrieved at not winning a penalty when Mariappa was pushed by Vidic in the second half. Here we discuss the talking points of the game and welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 9.7/10 (6 votes cast)

Rating: +4 (from 4 votes)

Man United 2-2 Chelsea: midfield frailties, fatigue and some slack for Benitez

Posted on March 10, 2013 by nameonthetrophy in Chelsea, Doron, FA Cup, Man United, Match Reports 12 Comments »

Wayne Rooney celebrates putting Manchester United 2-0 ahead against Chelsea in the FA Cup

Author: Doron

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United hosted Chelsea for their third meeting this season in a third different competition. As things would pan out, both sides have two more meetings to come due to a strange game of football that really did have two contrasting halves. Rooney came back into the side as van Persie was rested – that was one of four changes from midweek for United whilst Chelsea went further and made seven. As ever, we welcome comments from both sets of fans.

Rating: 9.1/10 (20 votes cast)

Rating: +6 (from 8 votes)

Dwight Yorke on Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes – the best

WBA Vs. Manchester United preview: Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game

Sir Alex Ferguson: Reaching 1,500 games is incredible

David Moyes is the right man to take Manchester United forward

Man United 0-1 Chelsea: tactical change gifts Chelsea the win

De Gea secured the title at Fulham

West Ham 2-2 Man United : Robin van Persie offside & Andy Carroll

Man United 1-2 Man City: Fergie too reactive and Phil fills in well

Chelsea 1-0 United: odd tactics and selections but no need to overreact

Sunderland 0-1 Man United: Shinji’s contribution, 672 minutes and another win

Manchester United: unglamorous, unfashionable, unfancied

Manchester United 1-0 Reading: Rooney goal, Rotation & 15 points

Man United 2-2 Chelsea: midfield frailties, fatigue and some slack for Benitez

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