Archive | July, 2010
Fan’s Photos: MLS All Stars v Manchester United

Fan’s Photos: MLS All Stars v Manchester United

On July 28, Manchester United faced an unbeaten (against English opposition) MLS All Stars team at the Reliant Stadium in Houston. After the surprise loss to Kansas City Wizards and much doom & gloom, the game against the All Stars was the perfect opportunity for the youngsters to shine. Shine they did, with Man United [...]

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Paper Talk Discussion: The Young Players Will Be My Real Legacy

By Ben Davies Mirror article here: Sir Alex Ferguson: The Young Players Will Be My Real Legacy Well, well, well… after defeating the MLS All Stars the youngsters are once again World beaters. The doom and gloom merchants were out in full force after the defeat to Kansas City Wizards – a complete knee jerk [...]

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Pictures From The Stands: Kansas City Wizards v Manchester United

Pictures From The Stands: Kansas City Wizards v Manchester United

If you wish to discuss this issue further with myself or other members of the Stretford End Arising community, you can do so in the Forum

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Large Squads: Embarrassment of Riches or the Seeds of Discontent?

The subject of squads has for a long time being the subject of debate. Manchester United’s long run of success owes much to the size of the squad and is looked enviously by “smaller” Premier League clubs and managers. The advantage of a large squad is obvious – for example in the treble season of [...]

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Chris Smalling Impressions

Probably like most of you the game between Manchester United and Celtic was eagerly awaited. Not only was it our first opportunity to view new signing Chris Smalling, but we welcomed the return of an old friend after a long long summer without United. I was like an excited child on Christmas Day (up at [...]

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Loan Move for Mame Biram Diouf? Good or Bad Idea?

Recent rumours have linked Mame Biram Diouf with a loan move away from Manchester United. Is a loan move good or bad idea for the Senegalese? Diouf possesses pace, a good spring (useful in the air) and is a cool finisher. After hiss debut I was unsure what we had signed. His touch and passing was [...]

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Poor Old Hargreaves

Most of you are probably aware Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out of Manchester United’s North American pre-season tour and is to miss the start of the 2010/11 season. This will come as a bitter blow to Hargreaves and Sir Alex Ferguson. Many had been looking forward to return of the England International and felt [...]

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Implications of Rio Ferdinand’s Injury?

The Daily Mail Online has reported Rio Ferdinand will be out for four months after suffering knee-ligment damage following a challenge from Emile Heskey during England’s World Cup preparation. The future of Vidic has also been a constant talking point during the last 12 months with AC Milan and Real Madrid apparently interested in the [...]

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