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Posts from the ‘Arrivals & Departures’ Category

5
May
Rafael Da Silva

Spoilt For Choice But United Still Need to Sign a Specialist

Manchester United’s current right-back dilemma is a typical case of how you can have too much of a good thing. Blessed with at least five players who are all more than capable of lining up along side Ferdinand, Evans and Evra, Sir Alex currently lacks a stand out right back in the squad. Read more »

4
May
Ji Sung Park Chelsea

Another Great Servant Whose Time Is Up

Having waited six weeks to redeem himself, after two horrible performances against Athletic Bilbao, Ji Sung Park seemingly ended his Manchester United career this week with one of his worst performances in a Red shirt. Read more »

24
Apr
Darren Fletcher My Favourite Footballer

The Transfer Conundrum

“An interesting summer” says David Gill; my own guess is that several squad players and youngsters will be moved on followed by the acquisition of two or three quality signings. This piece however is not going to focus on specific transfer targets so much as attempt to pinpoint the existing and potential weaknesses in the war-weary United machine which needs to be plugged, plastered and shorn up in the summer. Read more »

28
Mar
Del Piero to Man United

Five Reasons Why Fergie Will Sign Alessandro Del Piero In The Summer

As the summer transfer window draws near, there is one man people have forgotten. We all know about the likes of Nicolas Gaitáns and Eden Hazards already, due to the stardom that follows them but I also expect Sir Alex to make his presence felt in an attempt to bring one of football’s true superstars to Old Trafford this summer. He may not be “Il Pinturicchio” any more but there is no denying the sheer class and elegance of Alessandro Del Piero. Read more »

11
Feb
Nemanja Vidic 30th Birthday Man United Birthdays Blog United

United’s Best and Worse Bits of Business in the January Transfer Window

With the January transfer window open and closed for another year, Paul Scholes coming out of retirement was the only significant move in three years to get the fans excited.

Indeed, some bookmakers even offered free bets on who would be the next former star to put on their boots again – Peter Schmeichel? Eric Cantona? Teddy Sheringham? Read more »

6
Jan
Frank Lampard to Manchester United

Lampard to Manchester United? Not The Man For The Job Despite Remaining Qualities

Let’s get this straight from the start – Frank Lampard is still a very, very good footballer.

Inevitably, he is ageing and in slow decline as a result, but he is not as washed up as some would try to persuade you. Neither is he still the world-class talent some of his champions in the press would have you believe. Read more »