It has been revealed that English Premier League outfit Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ought to be the manager at Manchester United today but a move to have him at the Old Trafford was stopped by the club legend Peter Schmeichel who was in the picture. According to reports, Pep Guardiola was suggested to replace legendary manager Alex Ferguson when he was meant to retire back in 2012 but the club’s legend spoke against it. Peter Schmeichel stated that he was vocal in the selection process and had convinced the board that the Spanish … [Read more...]
“Alex Ferguson” return considered
New Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly considering to return the ‘Alex Ferguson football style’ to the Old Trafford. The past few years have been different for the Red Devils under former manager Jose Mourinho as they were forced to play a strange pattern which the club was not known with. The Portuguese boss had too much emphasis on defending and that ensured a different United on the pitch with a number of pundits coming out to condemn the manager but he looked unrepentant. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has … [Read more...]
Just In !! Alex Ferguson returns to Man United
Manchester United legendary coach Alex Ferguson will return to the club’s training ground on Saturday after interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer extended an invite to him ahead of their Bournemouth clash. The legendary manager is expected to be given a legendary welcome by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his other coaching crew and most importantly have some words with the players as they prepare to begin the second half of the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a strong believer and supporter of Alex Ferguson as he explained how much the legendary boss … [Read more...]
Can United still qualify for next season’s Champions League?
Manchester United had another brilliant performance yesterday against Huddersfield at Old Trafford as they thrashed the struggling Premier League side by 3-1. Rejuvenated / happy Pogba scored twice but it was another rejuvenated midfielder Nemanja Matic who opened the scoring in the 28th minute. The Serbian international has endured a very woeful start to the season but Solskjaer seems to have helped him regain his confidence. The former Chelsea star finds the back of the net from close range to give the Red Devils a very deserving … [Read more...]
Could this be true? Arjen Robben makes surprise claim of United transfer
Bayern Munich star winger Arjen Robben has confessed that he was close to joining English Premier League side Manchester United in 2004 but a deal failed to go through. According to Arjen Robben, he had a meeting with former Red Devils boss and legend Alex Ferguson over a dinner as well as going to the Old Trafford stadium to access the field but noted that he returned without anything happening. The 34-year-old hinted that he was desperate to sign a deal with the club having stated that should United had come with a deal for him, he would … [Read more...]
United star emerge as shock target for Arsenal, Tottenham
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is reportedly a target for London sides Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the coming January winter transfer window. Jones' contract with the Red Devils will be expiring at the end of the season. If no deal is put in place, Manchester United might be forced to take up their 12-month option on Jones by the end of the month, claims the British tabloid. Jones joined the Old Trafford when former manager Alex Ferguson was in charge for a reported fee of £15 million. The 26-year-old England international will … [Read more...]
41-year-old legend confirms Arsenal progress under Emery
A lot has been said about the current Arsenal team under their new manager Unai Emery since taking over the team in the summer. Emery took over from former Manager Arsene Wenger having led the team for 22 years and was due to take a bow. There were fears that the North London side will not survive the departure of the former French manager just like as it happened with Manchester United when former manager Alex Ferguson left the club but that did not happen. The Spanish manager came in and enforced a pattern and quality in the team that has … [Read more...]
Trevor Steven reveals what has happened to the Arsenal team
Football writer and analyst, Trevor Steven has stated that something has happened to Arsenal since the coming of new manager Unai Emery in the summer. The form and display by the Arsenal team this season has been a shock and surprise to many who had thought that they will struggle especially with the coming of a new manager. The fears of what happened to United when Alex Ferguson left the club did not come true over Arsenal as the club became stable and stronger. They have gone ahead to win 10 straight games in all competitions after losing … [Read more...]
United get recommendation for new ‘Alex Ferguson’
Manchester United have been told that the only manager who can do the ‘Alex Ferguson’ for the team is current Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe. This is according to former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp who claims the manager has got the capacity to manage any big club in the Premier League. Particularly, he noted that How's has got the traits of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson in ability and style. Redknapp expressed surprise at the snub of the manager by the top six teams in the English league, noting that the manager is … [Read more...]
Carrick reveals the first to know about Alex Ferguson’s retirement
Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick has revealed the first set of persons to be aware of the retirement of former manager Alex Ferguson before the knowledge of the public. Arguably one of the greatest managers that have ever lived, Ferguson retired as United’s manager in 2013 with a parting gift of a Premier League title. Carrick who had played under the Scottish manager disclosed that the players were informed of the boss’ decision earlier enough. According to him, the report of his retirement first came as a rumour until the … [Read more...]
‘I feel people at Liverpool, Man City are now laughing at us’, United legend
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has decried the current state of his beloved side, stating that they have now become a laughing stock. United are believed to have lost their character with the controversies surrounding their poor results coming from the club and that has been a major concern to fans and former players who worked hard to make the Old Trafford side a big club. Scholes in his reaction to the current state of the club noted that United have now taken the place of Liverpool from many years ago. According to him, inform … [Read more...]