Community Shield
2012/13 curtain raiser to be played at Villa Park
Tweet Due to the Olympics in London next summer, the FA have announced that the traditional curtain raiser for the football calendar, the Community Shield, will be played at Aston Villa’s home patch, Villa Park. Old Trafford is believed to have b…
The Most Eagerly-Awaited Derby Fixture Ever!
This Sunday the theatre of dreams will stage the most eagerly awaited Manchester derby fixture the city has ever witnessed. Local bragging rights are up for grabs, and a place at the summit of English football’s premier league for that team that …
Player of the Month Edin shoulders above the rest
Edin Dzeko has been named Barclays Player of the Month for August after an outstanding start to his first full season with the club.
The Bosnian scored in both of City’s opening fixtures against Swansea and Bolton Wanderers, leading the club to 4-0 and 3-2 victories respectively.
Dzeko then bagged four of City’s five goals in an outstanding 5-1 away victory against Tottenham last weekend.
The decisions were made by the Barclays Awards Panel that includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans.
Former City star Gary Owen said, “He came from …
Well Done Danny
Arguably Manchester United’s best player last night in the victory over Spurs was Danny Welbeck. His performance last night and the way he grew in confidence after getting his goal showed just why those inside Old Trafford have spoken so highly o…
Red Dead Podcast 6 – Brom, De Gea, City and Aguero and THAT bloody chant
Welcome to the sixth episode of the “Red Dead Podcast”, the preeminent Manchester United podcast for Truly Reds, brought to you as always by Tom “Darren Fletcher” Addison and…
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United’s Future Is The Present..
The second half of the FA Community Shield the Sunday before last offered a glimpse into the future of Manchester United. Incredibly at just 26 years of age, Ashley Young was United’s oldest player in a team that had an average age of just 22 by …
The Clever Boy Will Shine
One of the brightest talents that not just Manchester United fans but football fans in general are really excited about watching this coming season of course a certain Tom Cleverley.
High Fives: The Community Shield
The first post of the season… sort of.
Analyzing United’s Dramatic Victory Over City
Manchester United got their 2011/12 season started off on the right foot by stunning their local rival to claim the FA Community Shield title.
The Reds Win Will Inspire Winning Mentality
Two goals against the run of play from Joleon Lescott and Ed…
Cleverley Called Up By Capello Into England Squad
Tom Cleverley has been called up into the England senior squad for the first time ahead of Wednesday’s clash against World-Cup finalists Holland.
United see off City in the Community Shield
Manchester United 3 v Manchester City 2. Isn’t life great? Somehow a win like today’s Charity Shield comeback of comebacks seems so much sweeter and so much more rewarding than if we had beaten them 4-0. Nothing makes you feel better about…
Same old as United beat City once again
What a way to kick off a new campaign? A boring two month off season – with no real football except a non event like the Womens World Cup, and nothing more than sheer repetitive transfer…
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5 things we learnt in the Community Shield victory over Manchester City
By Adam Hicks. 1. Team spirit: A great positive for Sir Alex and the fans was the togetherness of the team, aside from the usual grit and determination to come from behind and win, there was great understanding amongst the players. United moved the ball quickly and produced some great flowing passages of play continuing the [...]
Nani Seals Shield After Comeback Win Over Neighbours – City 2 United 3
A stunning second-half comeback by Manchester United saw them clinch the Community Shield at the expense of Manchester City in one of the most entertaining curtain-raisers to a football season in the fixture’s history.
How Each Manchester United Player Rated Against City
Manchester United showed exactly why you should never write them off as they outlasted and beat Manchester City 3-2 to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley.
Nani Left City Scrambling All Match Long
Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko gave City an unde…
MATCH REPORT: Manchester City 2 Manchester United 3
In the curtain raiser for the 2011/12 season, Manchester United put in a very commanding performance, and overcame their local rival, Manchester City, 3-2 to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.
Nani Scored The Late, Late Winner
Complet…
Man United v Man City, Community Shield, 07.08.11- Pre Match Interview
In preparation for Sunday’s season opener, we’ve collaborated with Steven, from View From a Blue, in order to get his views on the match, United’s summer signings, the Tevez saga and more! Regrettably a life-long City fan, Steven has …
Previewing United’s Games In August
I thought it would be good at the start of every month to give my predictions on the games that Manchester United will have over the season. Here’s how I can see our games in August panning out.
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Community Shield Preview
By Tom Bell. Sunday sees Manchester United take on their city rivals Manchester City at Wembley in the Community Shield. United enter the game as the most successful side to have won the trophy, winning it a massive 11 times more than their counterparts, with City’s last win of the shield in 1972. It has [...]
The Inter rumours round up
Various rumours circulating in the media in both Italy and England today concerning City, Inter, Tevez, Adebayor, Eto’o and Maicon.
Argentine super agent Jose Alberti has insists that Italian giants Inter Milan will offload star playmaker Wesley Sneijder to Manchester Ucheated, and with the use of funds generated from that deal to allow them into purchasing Tevez. “Am I sure? Of course, I have said this for months,” Alberti affirmed to IlSussidiario.net, “Sneijder will go to United and Inter Milan will reinvest the money in the transfer for Tevez. El Apache …
Chapter 1: 2010-11 Review of United’s season
If Sir Alex Ferguson were a boy scout, he would have earned his firefighting badge several times over in the 2010-11 season. The FA doesn’t keep stats for such things but I’d be willing to wager a few bob that Fergie spent more time attempting to put out fires than he did preparing the Red…
Man Utd v Chelsea highlights – The goals on video
The Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted before the Community Shield that Chelsea were far from ready to start the Premiership season, but the makeshift team played quite well considering, but Man Uniteds defending was equal to the task.
Chelsea actually played quite well but they squandered every chance that came their way, despite being totally in [...]
Ancelotti – Alex, Cech, Bosingwa and Drogba won’t start against Man Utd
The Community Shield is looming just a week away, and Carlo Ancelotti is not happy at all with the fitness of his team so close to the start of the season. Luckily Chelsea’s opening League games are not against the best teams so hopefully it will give the squad time to regain their fitness, but [...]