MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 1. A late goal from Rio Ferdinand helped deliver the Manchester United victory against Swansea City which gave Sir Alex Ferguson a winning send off as he bid an emotional farewell in his final Old Trafford appearance before retirement, It was the perfect ending to Ferguson’s 26-year reign as […]
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David Moyes appointed new Manchester United boss
It was announced today that Everton’s David Moyes will become Manchester United’s new manager from July 1st 2013 on a 6 year deal. The news follows quickly after the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement yesterday. Moyes, who was out of contract at Everton this summer, arrives on the recommendation of Sir Alex Ferguson who […]
End of an era as Fergie stands down
Manchester United have confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season. In a statement, the club said he will stand down after the West Bromwich Albion game on May 19 and join the football club’s board. The 71-year-old has won 38 trophies since taking over from Ron Atkinson in 1986. “The decision to […]
A tale of two Rafaels
Man Utd 0, Chelsea 1 The chances of Rafael Benitez ever becoming Manchester United manager may be as likely as David Cameron leading the United Kingdom Independence Party into the next General Election. But when it comes to outwitting United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Chelsea’s interim manager takes some beating. Having seen his team come […]
United crowned champions
MAN UNITED 3, ASTON VILLA 0 Manchester United produced a performance worthy of champions on the night they secured the Barclays Premier League title. And it was summer signing Robin van Persie, a massively influential figure in the Reds’ 20th championship, who fittingly had the final say in the destiny of the title as […]