What would be one of the biggest loss for Manchester United seems to be at the corner as it is becoming a reality that goalkeeper David de Gea will not be staying at the club. The Spanish goalkeeper has refused to extend his deal that will make him remain at the Theatre of Dreams much longer, hence his departure is at the corner. The Red Devils are making efforts to keep the player for another one year by invoking a clause in his contract but that will mean that the former Atletico Madrid stopper will leave for free. What Van Dijk did … [Read more...]
The real cause of Mourinho’s ‘misbehaviour’ at Stamford Bridge revealed
The controversy continues for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho who was involved in a ‘fight’ with one of Chelsea’s backroom staff Marco Ianni. Ianni had run in front of United’s dugout to celebrate Ross Barkley’s late equalizer and that obviously got the Portuguese manager furious, a development that ended in a faceoff between the two officials. The situation was only saved at the sound of the final whistle where the pair had to make their way to the dressing room. Mourinho claims he was disrespected by the Chelsea’s backroom staff … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea will not win United on Saturday
ESPN pundit Steve Nicol has predicted that the much anticipated game on Saturday between Chelsea and Manchester United will not go in favour of the home team. United will travel to the Stamford Bridge as underdogs with the Blues as the favourites owing to the crisis being encountered by the visiting team. The Old Trafford team have struggled so far this season, losing 3 of their 8 Premier League this season in addition to the crisis that has overwhelmed the team. With the international break finally over, the Red Devils are tipped to shock … [Read more...]
Why Alex Ferguson should be ‘blamed’ for United’s confusion
Manchester United has not been the club it was known for since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. Football psychologist Damian Hughes, a renowned Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change says the departure of the former manager has resulted to “confusion culture” at the Old Trafford. It all started with the confusion of who to bring in as a good fit for the former manager before David Moyes was handed the mantle. He had to be replaced by Louis van Gaal as a result of unsatisfaction before the coming of the present … [Read more...]
Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon
Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club … [Read more...]
Niger Tornadoes get new coach
Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Niger Tornadoes have confirmed Bernard Ogbe as the new head coach of the team. The former technical adviser to Jos based Mighty Jet FC will now take charge the Niger State owned team in the next NPFL campaign which is expected to kick-start later in the year. Ogbe, who officially resumes on Tuesday at Minna will take up technical department of the club after finalizing his contract with Tornadoes FC management committee office last week. The new technical adviser’s deal was completed alongside … [Read more...]
Why United fans have the right to boo players, Juan Mata
Manchester United player Juan Mata has stated that the club fans do not deserve to go through the pain of seeing their side underperform the way it has been. United just got their first win in five games on Saturday after seeing a late 3-2 win against Newcastle in which Anthony Martia, Alexis Sanchez and Mata were all in the score sheet. Before the Newcastle game, it has been a mixture of controversy and defeats for United, leaving the fans with no option than to seek for the sack of the manager. In the game defeat against West Ham, the … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal is now a different team, Slavisa Jokanovic
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has admitted that Arsenal is now a different team from what it used to be years back. Jokanovic noted that the difference comes in terms of the new manager, Unai Emery who has now introduced a new philosophy to the club since his arrival. The Fulham boss has made this claim ahead of Arsenal’s visit to his side on Sunday for the Premier League clash where the visitors will be seeking for their 9th successive win of the season. Jokanovic believes his side will face a different Gunners team because the manager … [Read more...]
The man tempting Pogba away from United revealed
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly being tempted away from the Old Trafford and that is why he has insisted on leaving the club at the end of the season. Pogba made his decision known to manager Jose Mourinho and the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after he was told he will never captain the Red Devils again. The World Cup winner has been at loggerhead with the former Chelsea manager and it has been claimed that the former Juventus player has not shown any respect to the club. Goal has therefore reported that … [Read more...]
Why United owners are yet to contact Zidane
It has been reported that Manchester United owners are yet to contact former Real Madrid gaffer Zinedine Zidane against what has been reported in the media. Zidane has been named as a replacement for Jose Mourinho who is reported to be facing sack at the Old Trafford due to the poor results that have emerged in recent weeks. The speculations of Mourinho’s sack became more intense when he suffered a 3-1 defeat to West Ham last weekend and failed to secure a win at the Old Trafford against Valencia in the Tuesday’s Champions League … [Read more...]
What Zidane is doing to push Mourinho out of Old Trafford
Former Manchester United manager, Zinedine has stirred up the speculations linking him to Premiership side, Manchester United by going for English lessons, the report says. Zidane has been without a job since leaving the Spanish giants creating a record of three consecutive Champions League titles. The French boss has been linked to Jose Mourinho’s job and it seems he is working hard to ensure all limitations to his success at the Old Trafford is removed, one of which is the language barrier. The Sun reports that Zidane had practised … [Read more...]