United fan from Belfast. I have red blood pumping through my veins. I'm very decisive and often wrong. I have a love of writing nonsense with some football sprinkled throughout. Counting down the days until my toddlers are old enough to take to Old Trafford and pretending it's for their benefit. I worship at the church of Michael Carrick
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard This decisive derby victory essentially seems to have sealed the title for Manchester City as they set a Premier League record of 14 consecutive wins against their most fierce rivals, and opened up an eleven-point gap at…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard After an enthralling encounter at the Emirates, it was Manchester United who emerged victorious, earning a rare but crucial three points away from home against a top six opponent. It was a frantic game, full of incident,…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. Old Trafford is a Fortress To coin one of those ridiculous football phrases, Old Trafford is a metaphorical fortress. By virtue of this 4-1 win against Rafa Benitez’s workmanlike Magpies, Manchester United set a club record…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. Any win was a good win It’s not that style doesn’t matter. We watch football to be entertained, we watch football for the moments of sublime skill and slick team play. However, for United fans, picking…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. This is Mourinho Manchester United’s manager summed up his attitude towards this game in his post-match comments. “A point, in this long marathon? A point at Anfield is ok”. Ahead of the game, fans, pundits, and…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard Anyone in the UK who takes even a passing interest in current affairs will be aware of the controversial chant that some sections of the Manchester United support have adopted to show their support for their new…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. A 4-0 Win is Standard The final result does not tell the whole story of this contest. That is not to say that it is a completely unrepresentative score line, there was no doubt at any…
Follow Fergus: @fergusrockhard 1. Familiarity Doesn’t Breed Contempt I can’t be on my own in saying I don’t like change. If I buy a new pair of jeans, it takes several outings until they just feel right. When you first…