Stretford End Arising
5 Things We Learned: Ajax 0-2 Manchester United
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. Jose Mourinho wins Finals It’s hard not to be apprehensive, especially ahead of a season defining game such as this one, but with the benefit of hindsight, was it ever really in doubt? He has now triumphed in 12 of the 14 major finals he has presided over, and he knew exactly what to do to…
Match Report: Ajax 0-2 Manchester United
UEFA Europa League Final AFC Ajax vs. Manchester United Venue: Friends Arena, Stockholm Date: Wednesday, 24 May 2017 Kick-off: 19:45 BST Manchester United secured the Europa League trophy for the first time in their history and progressed to the Champions League for next season in the process by defeating AFC Ajax 2-0 in the final. Goals from Paul Pogba and…
Welcome to Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s untimely injury seemingly cutting short his Manchester United career (at least for now) the priority for the Reds this summer was obvious; a new striker was a must. Alvaro Morata’s name dominated the headlines but the club remain adamant that the Spaniard was never the priority target. Out of the blue, and at the expense of the…
United face Saint-Etienne in Round of 32 of Europa League
Manchester United will face Saint-Etienne in the Round of 32 of this season’s UEFA Europa League. Without disrespecting their opponents, United will be pleased with the draw, given the calibre of other potential ties and the travelling involved in others. The short journey across the channel will be a welcome relief, having already made trips to Turkey and Ukraine in…
The Rooney Conundrum
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard The name Wayne Rooney has become a divisive one amongst Manchester United, and for that matter, England fans. So to begin this article, it is important to remind ourselves the cold hard facts regarding the subject matter. Still only 30 years old, he has amassed 522 appearances for Manchester United over 12 seasons, scoring 246 goals. He…
United Sign Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku has signed a five year deal with Manchester United after joining from fellow northwest side Everton. The Belgian striker becomes United’s second summer signing following last month’s arrival of Victor Lindelof. The 24-year-old will link up with former Chelsea team mate Juan Mata, international team mate Marouane Fellaini and close friend Paul Pogba. Considered one of the best…
