Tag Archives: Wayne Rooney

To tweet, or not to tweet

By Adam Hicks. Twitter is fast becoming a dangerous playground for some footballers as their comments are causing controversy and forcing clubs to re-think their stance on social networking sites. Joey Barton is the latest player to hit the headlines for misusing the site, last week he criticised the Newcastle United board and was subsequently [...]

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US Tour 2011: Chicago Fire 1 Manchester United 3

By Nathan Thomas. Chicago Fire 1 Gibbs (13) Manchester United 3 Rooney (66), Rafael (76), Nani (88) Soldier Field, Chicago, 23/7/2011, 4pm KO (US Time) The score line may not have been as impressive as last time out on the US Tour but the importance of this fixture cannot be underplayed as for the first [...]

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US Tour 2011: Seattle Sounders 0 Manchester United 7

By Nathan Thomas. Seattle Sounders 0 Manchester United 7 Owen (15), Diouf (49), Rooney (51, 69, 72,) Park (71), Obertan (88) Centurylink Field, Seattle, 20/7/2011, 7pm KO (US Time) United continued where they had left off against the New England Revolution and brought their ruthless streak with them to Seattle cruising to 7-0 win over [...]

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How will six fit into two?

Contribution by James Johnson It seems like a strange idea that the joint top scorer in the Premier League last season isn’t likely to be first choice for his club this season. However that is exactly what is on the cards for Dimitar Berbatov. Berbatov is one player who can seemingly split the opinions of [...]

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Change is coming to United

The general consensus appears to be that Manchester United is a creative midfielder away from the perfect transfer window quartet, according to the British media at least. All and sundry were expecting changes this summer and it appears that Sir Alex Ferguson has concurred with their view. The Manchester outfit have acquired three fresh faces [...]

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Blackburn Fan Discusses The Potential of Phil Jones

Contribution by Lee Savery England Under-21 international Phil Jones is nearing a move to Manchester United from Blackburn Rovers, for a reported, fee of £16 million. The player had attracted the top clubs in England even going as far as discussing a move to Arsenal with Arsene Wenger himself before rejecting him citing his desire [...]

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Manchester United 2010-11 Season Review Part 3 (February – May)

Contribution by Mark Young Read Manchester United 2010-11 Season Review here February (PL) United 3 – 1 Aston Villa (PL) Wolves 2 – 1 United (PL) United 2 – 1 Manchester City (FA) United 1 – 0 Crawley (CL) Marseille 0 -0 United (PL) Wigan Athletic 0 – 4 United February was an interesting month [...]

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Manchester United 2010-11 Season Review Part 2 (November – January)

Contribution by Mark Young Read Manchester United 2010-11 Season Review here November (CL) Bursaspor 0-3 United (PL) United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (PL) Manchester City City 0-0 United (PL) Aston Villa 2-2 United (PL) United 2-0 Wigan Athletic (UCL) Glasgow Rangers 0-1 United (UCL) United 7-1 Blackburn Rovers (CC) West Ham United 4-0 United United were [...]

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End of Season Awards

Contribution by Adam Hicks Manchester United players past and present gathered at Old Trafford last night for their end of season awards which saw Nani crowned the Players’ Player of the Season. There were also awards for Javier Hernandez who scooped the Fans Player of the Year and Wayne Rooney who won Goal of the [...]

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Former Premier League Referee Defends United Bans

By Matthew Campbell Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his star striker Wayne Rooney have both been involved in controversy over their distinguished careers and both recently were awarded bans by the Football Association which have now been completed, but my question is should those bans have been given in the first place? I [...]

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