WALSALL 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Substitute Jonathan Forte’s late equaliser was fully merited as Oldham Athletic drew at Walsall in their opening match of the season in Sky Bet League One. It would have been unjust had Latics, behind for 75 minutes to an early goal from Romaine Sawyers, come away from the Banks’s Stadium […]
Louis van Gaal celebrates 64th birthday with Manchester United win against Tottenham
MAN UNITED 1, TOTTENHAM 0 Manchester United were given an unlikely helping hand as they made a winning start to their Barclays Premier League campaign on the day manager Louis van Gaal celebrated his 64th birthday. Kyle Walker’s first half own goal decided the outcome of the Reds’ match after they toiled against Tottenham at Old Trafford. “I […]
Manuel Pellegrini agrees contract extension and promises to continue attacking policy and add steel
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has extended his contract with the club until June 2017 and three key members of the Chilean’s staff, Ruben Cousillas, Xabier Mancisidor and Jose Cabello, have been handed similar extension agreements. Pellegrini declared his pleasure at agreeing the deal, telling mcfc.co.uk: “I am proud to manage Manchester City FC and […]
Manchester United to play Club Brugge in Champions League group stage play off as Louis van Gaal concludes pre-season preparations
Manchester United will have to overcome Belgian league runners up Club Brugge to Old Trafford in the first leg of their Champions League group stage play-off decider on Tuesday, August 18 after the draw was made this morning. #mufc will face Club Brugge in the @ChampionsLeague play-off round. pic.twitter.com/DEJFYVNm8A — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 7, […]
Ashley Young signs new long-term contract at Manchester United
Ashley Young has signed a new contract at Manchester United which keeps him at the club until at least June 2018 with an option to extend for a further year. The highly-versatile Young, 30, made his debut for United in August 2011. He has since made 115 appearances and scored 13 goals. He won a […]