Bad Luck and Poor Tactics Hinder United Against Villa

Another Premier League game, another 1-0 win. For the 7th consecutive Premier League game, United scored only one goal against their opposition. But following our horrendous defensive performances at the start of the season, who would have thought that…

FA Cup Draw – 3rd Round

Man City Vs Man UtdWhat a draw! Glad we are at home because this is a bitch of a draw for early on in the Cup. We are the holders of the FA Cup and we should go out and get this game won. What a confidence boost if we can beat them in the Cup aswell as…

United Make No Apology for Sorry Villa

Three days since Sir Alex Ferguson’s midweek remorse, Phil Jones opened his account for Manchester United scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Villa Park, much to the delight of the boss himself. Ater the shocking display against Palace on w…

The Academy: Youth Cup Adventure 2012

It’s difficult not to dwell on last years tremendous journey through the stages of the competition as this years FA Youth Cup gets under-way in earnest. It’s tempting to compare this team with last years but as we know, every academy team, …

The Academy: United 1-2 Liverpool

In a wind and rain affected 90 minutes at Carrington today, Liverpool stole the points in the first and last minutes to grab a second win in just six weeks over United’s improving youngsters. The minutes in between saw United ride their luck and spur…

Hop-On the Title Express Today – Before It’s Too Late!

Saturday sees Manchester United take on Newcastle United at the world renowned, historically named, never to be sold for naming rights, Old Trafford – the Theatre of Dreams. Just for good measure it hosts the match at the traditional but somewh…

Deserved Three, Got One – Why?

In all honesty, it is not often I can look back on a Manchester United draw in satisfaction. However, following a couple of weeks where attacking play seems like a taboo, United fans anticipated a strong offensive performance when Benfica visited Old T…

The Academy: United 2 -1 West Brom

Mats Daehli stole the show at Carrington yesterday as Manchester United’s Academy boys saw off a somewhat spirited fight from West Bromich Albion. Mats was the difference scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory that saw United extend their current wi…

Swansea City v Man United Highlights – Premier League

Manchester United are clambering back to their feet.  After being floored in humiliating fashion by Manchester City a month ago, they have now won five matches in a row without conceding a goal.
The only goal of the match came in the 11th minute by J…

The Academy: United v West Brom – Preview

The Academy have won all four of their last four outings (including two friendlies in Slovakia) and they will no doubt be hoping to continue that run of results when they host West Bromich Albion’s Academy at Carrington tomorrow morning. West Bro…

Is this the Greatest Manchester United XI….Ever?

Early struggle has been a lesson for us all

It’s not often I take much from Arsene Wenger’s quotes, but something stuck with me

The Academy: Bolton 1 v United 2

On the weekend of Sir Alex Ferguson’s 25th Anniversary, United’s academy travelled to Bolton Wanderers and returned with a slender 2-1 victory. In Sir Alex’s twenty five year career, he’s given a first team debut to an incredibl…

Fergie’s Golden Brown on 25th Anniversary

Danny Welbeck’s deflected header was enough for United to claim all three points against Sunderland but the day belonged to Sir Alex Ferguson. Old Trafford welcomed Fergie in style today, with a new banner unfolded on the Stretford End listing al…

The Academy: Bolton v United Preview

Two weeks ago United took on Crewe and got themselves back to winning ways (4-1) before they travelled off on their annual team building and strength-testing trip to Slovakia. Goals from Januzaj, Barmby, van Velzen and Rudge were enough to cement what…

Uninspiring Victory Sees United Top Group C

Manchester United are top of group C in the Champions League, after goals from Antonio Valencia and Wayne Rooney secured a 2-0 win at Old Trafford. It was a largely uninspiring performance by Fergie’s men and, with the greatest respect for Galati, ag…

Everton v Manchester United Highlights – Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United needed to bounce back after the horrible defeat they were handed in the match against Manchester City, and they managed a pretty good performance against Everton. Even though it was a very tough match by both sides, Alex Ferguson’s side managed to score the single goal in the match early [...]

There’s optimism in the air

With seven wins out of the last eight, four wins a row, (albeit some scrappy

Episode 15 – CanTheyScore – Man Utd Podcast

Welcome to the fifteenth Can They Score Manchester United podcast. If you’re listening on a Mobile Device, use this link – Episode 15 This week’s first episode features Samuel, Chris and I as we discuss United’s embarrassing 6-1 defeat …

All Time Best XI Series: Centre Back

When I was offered the chance to write about United’s best ever centre-backs, as part of a Best XI feature, I jumped with excitement at the opportunity, without realizing that I was facing two huge tasks. The first is that compiling a list (no matter…

Theatre of Nightmares as City Set Down Marker

Never in my wildest nightmares, never ever did I expect this. And yet it happened. Last night I played a match between Manchester United and Manchester City with FIFA 12 on my XBOX 360 as a precursor to the real deal which would be happening just 12 ho…

Latest movie from Old Trafford Cinemas: Six and the City

The Manchester derby was one of the most anticipated events in world football and the prospect of both clubs locking horns left football fans and neutrals alike drooling. Manchester United has been a dominant force over the past two decades and they st…

United Hit for Six as City Run Riot

United’s unbeaten record at home came to an end in incredible fashion as a second half collapse saw them conceding 5 goals. For the last couple of seasons this fixture has been surrounded by an ever-growing hype and this year was no exception. Ci…

A view from the enemy: City fan on Tevez and empty seats

This week Danny Pugsley answered a few questions ahead of the Manchester derby. Danny is one of the editors from SB Nation’s Manchester City blog ‘Bitter and Blue’. He has also written a book called ‘Man City 365’. Explain in detail what this fixture means to you? For me personally, because I no longer live…

Lucky United Kop for a Point

Well it wasn’t a classic that’s for sure. These days it has become apparent to me that waking up at 4:30 Pacific Standard Time to watch my beloved Manchester United is the action of stupid man not interested in his health and sleeping pattern. Fran…