There is a very different feeling around Old Trafford. The gloom of last season has lifted and been replaced with a wave of optimism and a feeling that the empire is about to strike back. That change is all down to the arrival of one man – Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman has swept into [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Champions League’
Van Gaal is master craftsman who will be let down by his tools
Posted in Football Opinion | Tags: Champions League, David Moyes, Jonny Evans, Louis van Gaal, Man Utd, Phil Jones, Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson, Wayne Rooney
Community Shield 2013 Preview
Manchester United vs. Wigan Manchester United and Wigan Athletic will contest the 91st Community Shield (formerly Charity Shield) at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. It will be the first time since 1980 that a side from outside the top division has featured in the shield match, with FA Cup winning Championship side Wigan, taking on [...]
Posted in Football Pick of the Week | Tags: Champions League, Chelsea, Everton, FA Cup, Man Utd, Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson, Wigan
Opinion: Fellaini is the last resort United just don’t need
According to various reports, Manchester United have turned their attention to Everton’s Marouane Fellaini as their search for a central midfielder goes on. After twice failing with bids for Cesc Fabregas and seemingly failing to identify any other big name targets, David Moyes looks set to raid his old club for the 25-year-old Belgian. [...]
Jose Mourinho was not “special” at Chelsea
There seems to be a myth about Jose Mourinho’s first spell as Chelsea manager. That myth seems to be that Mourinho did the impossible, the implausible and the unexpected. In truth Mourinho did exactly what was expected and achieved nothing out of the ordinary at Chelsea. The fact is that Mourinho arrived at Chelsea [...]
Premier League like the Bundesliga? No Thanks
When two German teams reached the Champions League Final, and not one English club made the quarterfinals, the reaction was inevitable. “We should be more like them”. “The German model is perfect”. “We are so far behind them”. Actually that’s all rubbish. It’s an over exaggeration and overlooks the strengths of the Premier League and [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Champions League, Chelsea, England, Premier League, Roberto Mancini
Ferguson Retires as the Greatest Manager in History
November 1986. Ron Atkinson departed Manchester United and was replaced by Alex Ferguson. After initial struggles, Ferguson has overseen a quarter of a decade of dominance at Old Trafford and retires as the greatest manager the game has ever seen. To stay at one club for so long is an incredible achievement in itself. [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Champions League, FA Cup, Football, Man Utd, Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FAILURE WOULD LEAVE TOTTENHAM IN LIMBO
This weeks clash with Chelsea is make or break for Tottenham Hotspur. Win it and their place in next seasons Champions League in is their hands. Lose and in all likelihood they look favourites to be the bridesmaids once more. After imploding last year under Harry Redknapp, slipping from third to fourth and then [...]
Posted in Football Opinion | Tags: Arsenal, AVB, Champions League, Chelsea, Everton, Gareth Bale, Liverpool, Tottenham
Could AVB really go to Real?
Recent reports have suggested that Andre Villas Boas is on the shortlist of candidates to take over at Real Madrid should Jose Mourinho, as expected, move on this summer. Villas Boas has enjoyed a relatively successful season with Tottenham, his first at the club. His side are fighting with Arsenal and Chelsea for a [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Andre Villas Boas, Champions League, Football, Real Madrid, Tottenham
THE END FOR NANI?
When Manchester United signed Nani in 2007 he was the bright young prospect from Portugal. He had all the skills, pace to burn and looked to be a man who would light up the world stage. Six summers on and reports are that Nani is heading for the Old Trafford exit door. Just what will [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Champions League, Football, Internationals, Man Utd, Nani, Portugal, Premier League
