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Case For The Defence Of Peter Davenport

Stretford End Arising — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:33:43 +0000

By Matthew Bird. My Dad, moved to Manchester when he was 15 from Nottingham. Consequentially he is a Forest fan whom still regales me of trips to Munich and Madrid when they won stuff back in the days of black and white telly, and Managers whom used to give fans clips round their ears. As [...]

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Denis Law: No Mere Mortal

Stretford End Arising — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:52:00 +0000

By Iain McCartney There are footballers and there are footballers. Many are simply team members, others have an ability which sets them above the rest, while there are some, with ability or otherwise who possess a defining characteristic which enables them to stand out in the crowd. Some have both of the latter two mentioned, [...]

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Duncan Edwards by Iain McCartney

Stretford End Arising — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:37:50 +0000

By Iain McCartney, the author of Duncan Edwards: The Full Report As he pedalled down Warwick Road he acknowledged those who spoke or shouted out to him. Turning onto the Old Trafford forecourt, he free-wheeled down towards his usual spot, a short pass from where the Munich clock stands today. Fumbling in his jacket pocket, [...]

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Alex Ferguson’s Top Ten Signings

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:59:11 +0000

By Jack Rawlinson This close season has been no different to any before; several actual comings and goings, and a whole host of potential changes to our title winning squad. With transfers in mind, instead of listing a raft of players that Sir Alex could or should break the bank for this summer, let’s take [...]

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George Best – What Was And Should Have Been

Stretford End Arising — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:42:56 +0000

By Ryan Cargill. In 1974 George Best played his last game for Manchester United at the age of 27, citing that he had fallen out of love with the game. He left a timeless legacy, but it could have been so much greater. Never has a footballer had such a positive effect on society than [...]

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Top 10 forwards in United’s history – part 2

Stretford End Arising — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:24:20 +0000

By Ryan McCann. If you missed part one you can read here. 5- Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo’s £12million arrival at Manchester United in 2003 raised a few eyebrows. On his debut against Bolton, he crooked a few necks as fans found it almost impossible to keep up with his majestic feet and trickery. On his [...]

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Top 10 forwards in United’s history – part 1

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:03:17 +0000

By Ryan McCann. Manchester United Football Club’s trophy cabinet is enriched with glorious memories of past successes and triumphs. Since the club was formed as Newton Heath in 1878, countless players have bore the infamous red jersey in the Theatre of Dreams, capturing the hearts and imaginations of adoring fans all over the world. Manchester [...]

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There’s Only One Bryan Robson

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:23:10 +0000

By Matt Dodd. Throughout Bryan Robson’s career, he was a committed, talented, strong midfielder who would never shirk from a tackle. Now ‘Captain Marvel’ faces his hardest challenge of all. The former Manchester United and England captain has undergone surgery in Bangkok to remove a cancerous tumour on his throat, and everyone connected with football [...]

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Jesper Blomqvist: United Before and After

Stretford End Arising — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:55:04 +0000

By Jordan Bailey-Smith. Many will remember Manchester United’s treble winning side of the 1998-1999 season that is still the most successful in Premier League history, and it is very easy to remember the players at the forefront of this record breaking season, big names such as Beckham, Schmeichel, Keane and who can forget Yorke and [...]

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Manchester United Legends: Sir Bobby Charlton

Stretford End Arising — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:48:59 +0000

By Worried Turkey. Sir Bobby Charlton was born in the village of Ashington (Northumberland) on the 11th of October 1937. Most of Bobby’s family were some way related too football. His mother Cissie was the cousin of ‘Wor Jackie’ Milburn the famous Newcastle and England centre forward, who really was a legend in those days. [...]

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