Macheda vs. the odds

Posted on January 01, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Queens Park Rangers, Transfer Speculation, Youth   7 Comments »

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Despite being just 20 years old, Federico Macheda is being written off as a potential United footballer in many quarters. His loan move to QPR is widely considered to be a good move for him but has he played his last game in a United shirt?

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Two embarrassing United stories in less than 24 hours!

Posted on December 17, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Champions League, Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Stretty Debate, Transfer Speculation, Youth   9 Comments »

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I like to think that it’s not often that this blog moans or grumbles but two stories circling in the media today are worthy of a rare controlled outburst! The topics are the UEFA Champions League and Paul Scholes…

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Pogba going nowhere (hopefully!)

Posted on December 16, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Transfer Speculation, Youth   2 Comments »

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Paul Pogba’s been linked with a move away from the club recently with Inter, Man City and Arsenal all being named as admirers. It’s thought his contract ends this summer and his agent is keen for him to get a large pay rise. However, new quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson suggest this isn’t the case, yet.

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Nemanja Vidic Injured: Captain out for several months

Posted on December 08, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Injuries, Man United, Man United News, Players   3 Comments »

Vidic injured against FC Basel

It is being reported that Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament, which will rule him out for the remainder of the 2011/12 season. The news will come as a massive blow to Sir Alex Ferguson who saw his Manchester United side dumped of the Champions League by Swiss side FC Basel. United have suffered a number of injuries to defenders this season, with Vidic and Ferdinand picking up injuries on the opening day of the season against WBA.

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United have Alan Hansen to thank for their success…

Posted on November 02, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Quotes   3 Comments »

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With the 25th anniversary of Sir Fergie coming up many pundits are having their say on the great man and his reign. Alan Hansen has chosen to focus on his now infamous comment on Match of the Day in 1995, “You can’t win anything with kids”.

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Sir Bobby Charlton stunned by United’s best start in the league

Posted on September 19, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Man United News, Press, Quotes   No Comments »

Sir Bobby Charlton

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Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has revealed that he is ‘stunned’ by United’s best start to a league campaign. United have picked up maximum points in their opening five games, scoring twenty one goals in the process. United have recorded victories over London clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham – whilst beating Bolton and WBA on their travels. Sir Bobby admits that it is a fantastic, if unusual, start for the Champions. We’ve looked back at the previous twenty seasons and documented the number of points United have obtained within their first five games.

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Obertan leaves United for the North-East

Posted on August 09, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Newcastle United, Players, Transfer Speculation   2 Comments »

Gabriel Obertan

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Gabriel Obertan has signed for Newcastle United on a five year deal for an undisclosed fee. He leaves after two full seasons at Man United having made 28 first team appearances.

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United announce pre-season tour squad and shirt numbers

Posted on July 09, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Pre Season   46 Comments »

United on tour 2010/11

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Man United travel to America on Monday to start their pre-season tour. New signing, Ashley Young will be part of the initial 21 man squad and will wear the number 18 shirt next season. Six other players will be joining the squad later but there are some notable absentees.

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United duo leave for Sunderland

Posted on July 07, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Sunderland, Transfer Speculation, Transfer Targets   5 Comments »

Brown and O'Shea

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Van der Sar, Neville, Hargreaves, and Scholes have all departed; now further money has been taken off the wage bill with the sale of O’Shea and Brown to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

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Ashley Young signs for Man United!

Posted on June 23, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Aston Villa, Doron, Man United, Man United News, Players, Transfer Speculation, Transfer Targets   3 Comments »

Ashley Young signs for United

AUTHOR: – Doron

United’s second foray into the transfer market this summer has seen versatile midfielder/winger/forward, Ashley Young join from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £15m.

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