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

Posted on May 17, 2013  by Stretford-end  in FA Cup, Legends, Man United   No Comments »
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Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole celebrate another goal for Manchester United

Its been over ten years since Dwight Yorke left Old Trafford for Blackburn Rovers, but Manchester United’s former number 19 still holds the club in high regard and paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes. Sir Alex is to manage United for the final time against West Brom on Sunday, whilst Paul Scholes is also set to retire.

Yorke was part of the famous treble winning side and formed a superb partnership with Andy Cole – as United swept all before them. We’re extremely luck to talk with Yorke, who answered a few questions for us. We discussed Maldini, the treble and Fergie’s hairdryer.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Reaching 1,500 games is incredible

Posted on May 17, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Managers, Premier League, Quotes   No Comments »
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Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes will both retire from Manchester United at the end of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson today spoke of his feat of reaching 1,500 games at Manchester United and labeled it ‘incredible’. The outgoing United boss, who will be replaced by David Moyes, will take his seat in a Premier League dugout for the very last time against West Bromich Albion on Sunday.

Sir Alex was in fine form as he addressed his final press conference and was greeted with warm applause, a speech and a hair dryer cake! Fergie stated that he was ‘lucky to be here’ for such a long time and looked to United’s future.

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Football Be Food For The Soul

Posted on May 12, 2013  by Bricki  in Legends, Man United, Managers   1 Comment »
Sir Alex Ferguson's speech following his last every home game

Author: Bricki

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Life is an ever decreasing circle. The older we get and the more we experience, the closer we feel to the end. We need things in our lives to lift our spirits and take us to heights that everyday existence just cannot do.

Ever since I’ve been hold enough to understand, I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by a football mad family and friends. It became all encompassing at one point with me running a team as well as following United.

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Youth, legacy and attacking football

Posted on May 11, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Managers   No Comments »
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Sir Alex Ferguson has won thirteen league titles with Manchester United over the years

In just over a week’s time, the greatest manager that ever sat down in a dug out will retire from the game, leaving a lasting legacy and many, many memories. Sir Alex Ferguson has decided the time as come for him to move on and here we’ve got the account of three Reds who saw the Fergie evolution, the impact he has had on the club and football in general. From the 1990 FA Cup final to Keith Gillespie to Moscow 2008, our contributors have covered it all. We will never ever see the likes again.

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Sir Alex Ferguson retires – we look back at his achievements

Posted on May 10, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Managers   No Comments »
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26 and a half year reign will come to an end against WBA on Sunday week.

As the news is slowly sinking in that Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the 2012/13 season, we’ve taken some time to reflect on what the great man has achieved over the years. Whether it be the signing of Cantona, “knocking Liverpool off their F*cking perch” or the treble – we have it covered here. Please do share your memories of Sir Alex and the lasting legacy he will leave at the club and for English football in general.

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Paul Scholes set to retire fears voiced by Bryan Robson

Posted on April 13, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Injuries, Legends, Man United   2 Comments »
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Paul Scholes could be set to retire fears former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson

According to the Manchester Evening News, former club captain and legend Bryan Robson, fears that Paul Scholes may be set for retirement at the end of the season. Scholes made a dramatic return to United in the 3-2 victory over Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup.

Sadly, Scholes’ return didn’t help towards United’s title surge, losing out to City in the final seconds of the final day. United’s midfield genius last played in the 4-1 FA Cup victory over Fulham in January. Scholes is in third in the all time appearances for Manchester United, but trails Bobby Charlton – who is in second place – by 42 apps.

Do you think Scholes’ time is up?

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Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck up against Yorke and Cole

Posted on March 29, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Fun, Legends, Man United   1 Comment »
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Wayne Rooney is blindfolded as takes on Yorke and Cole along with Danny Welbeck and Hernandez

It seems an age ago. That goal against Barcelona in the Nou Camp in the ridiculously entertaining 3-3 draw. Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke were pivotal in Manchester United’s treble triumph, but that goal looked as if the pair had eyes in the back of their head. Fast forward fourteen and a half years and the lads are demonstrating their telepathic abilities once more as they take on Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck in this great football challenge video.

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Ryan Giggs is one appearance away from 1,000

Posted on February 24, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Players   2 Comments »
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Ryan Giggs is one appearance away from hitting 1,000 games for club and country

Ryan Giggs is an absolute legend of the game and at Manchester United. Two European Cups, four FA Cups, four League Cups and a ridiculous twelve league titles. His goal against QPR helped to push United three points closer to a thirteenth league title. Giggs’ has scored in every season he has been a professional, an extraordinary record for the one club man. We’ve put together an infographic of some of Giggs’ achievements and stats over the years.

Which team has he scored the most league goals against? Who has he made the most appearances against? And, just hold old was Danny Welbeck when Giggs made his debut against Everton back in 1991?! Ryan Giggs could celebrate his 1,000th appearance against Norwich City next Saturday, if selected of course.

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Sir Alex Ferguson statue unveiled at Old Trafford

Posted on November 23, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Man United News, Managers   2 Comments »
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Sir Alex Ferguson statue outside Old Trafford

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United have unveiled a statute of Sir Alex Ferguson outside of Old Trafford to celebrate his 26 years in charge and the unbelievable achievements over the years. Legendary players, such as Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, were present as the statue was unveiled. There were video messages from David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo and it was left to Sir Alex’s wife Cathy to unveil the statue to the public.

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Podcast: Southampton, Greenhoff, and insight into United youth culture

Posted on September 05, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Legends, Man United, Podcast, Southampton, Youth   No Comments »

Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for United

Authors: Doron and Phil

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Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com have come together once again to record another podcast, the thirteenth in the series. This week we have two guests who have books coming out – former United player, Brian Greenhoff; and Man United youth historian, Tony Park.

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