Legends
Gary Neville : Letting himself down?
Even thinking of writing such a piece puts me in two minds. The finest right back in the country of his generation; a dedicated servant to the club who always give 100% for the shirt. […]
2011
Man United
Rio Ferdinand’s tackle free Christmas
Sir Alex Ferguson once described a Paolo Maldini performance for AC Milan against Bayern Munich in the Champions League as “the perfect defensive performance” because the Italian “never once made a tackle”. To carry on […]
Doron
Carrick’s deeper role is key to midfield success
Much has been made of United’s midfield this season. Scholes eulogised, Anderson rejuvenated, Fletcher out of form and players constantly being suggested as signings who’d improve the team. Carrick’s someone who’s only ever really talked […]
Champions League
Manchester United 2010 Goal Statistics
I seem to recall a programme on ITV that was hilariously entitled “Andy Townsend’s Tactics Truck”. Now, I don’t know what is more funny – the inclusion of a big clunky machine associated with the […]
Arsenal
Manchester United unbeaten run continues
I immediately think of a group of Hulk like mythological creatures at the sheer mention of a group of invincibles. Juggernauting their way through a 38 game season and coming out the other end unbeaten […]
Birthdays
Happy Birthday Jonny Evans!
On behalf of the Stretty Rant, I’d like to wish a very happy birthday to Jonny Evans. The centre back will celebrate his 23rd birthday today.
Man United
Match Report: WBA 1-2 Manchester Utd
West Brom 1-2 Manchester United New Year, but same old story – that was until Wayne Rooney turned the tables and inspired a twist in both his own form and his clubs fortunes as he […]