Manchester United is desperate for a returns to the Champions League following their £150million spending spree and has budgeted for a third-place finish this season, according to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. In a conference call to investors after revealing the club’s full-year results on Wednesday, Mr Woodward was bullish on prospects having appointed Louis van Gaal and sanctioning […]
New-look Manchester United turn on the style to beat QPR
MAN UNITED 4, QPR 0 Manchester United rediscovered their swagger of old on the day when Louis van Gaal recorded his first victory as manager. The Reds, who had five of their new signings appearing on the Old Trafford team sheet for the first time, overpowered newly-promoted Queens Park Rangers to record their first Premier […]
Oldham Athletic lack killer punch as they are held at home by Gillingham
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, GILLINGHAM 0 Oldham Athletic lacked a killer punch in front of goal as they were held at home by Gillingham in Sky Bet League One. Manager Lee Johnson was left to lament of their failings in the final third of the pitch as they were unable to make it four straight victories […]
Jonathan Forte spot on for Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, FLEETWOOD TOWN 0 Jonathan Forte was spot on for Oldham Athletic who made it three wins in a week with victory against newly-promoted Fleetwood Town. The wide man’s penalty saw Latics end the unbeaten league record of the Cod Army and was a statement of intent. And while Forte gained the plaudits, […]
Wayne Rooney is Captain Fantastic for England
ENGLAND 1, NORWAY 0 Wayne Rooney was England’s match-winner on the night he captained his country for the first time. The striker, also recently made skipper at Manchester United, marked the occasion with his 41st international goal. And the second-half penalty was a timely lift before Monday’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Switzerland. It was a […]