From Wilf to Big Ron: United’s managers in between the two greats

Posted on November 02, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Man United   10 Comments »

Tommy Docherty with the FA Cup

Guest Author: The Mancunian Red

We have been very lucky to have had two of world football’s greatest ever managers at the helm, however for near enough fifteen years – United didn’t have a Busby or Ferguson in the hot seat at Old Trafford. In between Sir Matt and Sir Alex was Wilf McGuiness, Frank O’Farrell, Tommy Docherty, Dave Sexton and Ron Atkinson. Keith, who some of you will know as TheMancunianRed, has put together the following account on those managers listed. Any feedback/comments, as always, is most welcome.

Keith runs the following blog – http://themancunianred.wordpress.com/

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Match preview: Manchester United vs. Otelul Galati

Posted on November 01, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Champions League, Doron, Man United, Match Previews   4 Comments »

Author: Doron

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Man United can extinguish Otelul Galati’s slim chances of qualification beyond Group C tomorrow night. Galati, yet to get a point in the group play in arguably the biggest game in the club’s history.

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Ballon d’Or 2011 Nominations: Wayne Rooney & Nani on shortlist

Posted on November 01, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Awards, Man United   33 Comments »

Wayne Rooney & Luis Nani celebrate

Author: Stretford_End

Wayne Rooney and Luis Nani have been nominated for FIFA’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award, whilst Sir Alex Ferguson has been shortlisted for the manager of year award. Cristiano Ronaldo was the last Manchester United (and English based player) to win the award back in 2008, following is incredible 42 goal season where United won the Premier League and European Cup. Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law are the other three Manchester United players to have won the award. In recent years, Barcelona – and Lionel Messi – have dominated the voting. So, can you see Rooney or Nani picking the 2011 trophy up?

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Talking Points: Everton 0-1 Manchester United

Posted on October 30, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Everton, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League   1 Comment »

Danny Welbeck versus Everton

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United notched up their second clean sheet away from home in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton. Javier Hernandez scored the only goal of the game, as he did in the victory over Everton last April, following a superb cross from Evra on the left hand side. Sir Alex Ferguson made a number of changes following the 6-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City last weekend.

Here we discuss the talking points of Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Everton.

Additional Links:

- Highlights versus Everton
- Forum discussion versus Everton
- United lineup and match details versus Everton

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Talking Points: Manchester United 1 – 6 Manchester City

Posted on October 23, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Premier League   23 Comments »

Authors: Doron, Nik and Stretford_End

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The clash of the top two was the high scoring affair many feared it wouldn’t be, however if your colour is red then it was one gloomy afternoon. United lined up in a bold 4-4-2 without captain Vidic and were matching City on the pitch until Jonny Evans was sent off early in the second half. City went on to win and thrash United 6-1, not that the scoreline truly reflects the pattern of the game. Here we discuss the talking points from the match and invite both United and City fans to join in the discussion.

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Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Manchester City

Posted on October 22, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Premier League   13 Comments »

Author: Doron

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Manchester’s elite clubs clash for the second time this season on Sunday. City are for a change above United heading into the game that’s already being dubbed in some quarters as a ‘title decider’. United are looking to regain top spot and inflict a first league defeat of the season upon City.

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Manchester: A City United in ambition

Posted on October 20, 2011  by sleepy_nik  in Man United   3 Comments »

Author: Nik

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As most experts predicted the 2011/12 title race seems to be gearing up as a straight race between three clubs – the two Manchester clubs and Chelsea. With the potentially pivotal Manchester derby fast approaching, we take a general look at how each side is shaping up tactically this season, and discuss the potential areas for improvement of both.

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An introduction to Otelul Galati from a Romanian football scout/journalist

Posted on October 16, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Champions League, Doron, Man United   No Comments »

Author: Doron

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After a tough weekend’s draw at Liverpool, United fly out to Romania to play Champions League newcomers, Otelul Galati. Aside from being new to the competition, they’re new to Man United and very much new to most fans (myself inclusive). In order to get some background information about the team, we’ve spoken to Radu Baicu, a scout and journalist based in Romania. Here’s what he had to say…

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Talking Points: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester United

Posted on October 15, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Reports, Premier League   16 Comments »

Author: Doron

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There was a typical Fergie surprise when the teams were announced before kick off – no Rooney, Nani, Hernandez or Anderson were starting. Instead, Jones played in midfield for the first time and Welbeck was asked to play up front alone. Steven Gerrard made his first start in 7 months for Liverpool and his goal saw them take the lead midway through the second half. Hernandez’s equaliser with nine minutes to go meant the sides had to settle for a point each. Here we discuss some of the key talking points from the game and welcome discussion from both United and Liverpool fans.

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Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Posted on October 14, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Liverpool, Man United, Match Previews, Premier League   2 Comments »

Author: Doron

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“Come back when you’ve won 18″ they said. Well we’ve won 18 won 19 and now we’re back and we’re on top again. Hello Anfield, Manchester United are in town.

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