By Rob Britton. Manchester United’s U21s lost their first home game in two years in a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Warren Joyce was forced to field a weakened team due to several players being included in the first team’s travelling squad to face Galatasaray in the Champions League. Absentees meant Mats Daehli, Jack Barmby…
By Rob Britton. Manchester United’s U18s continued their fine form in the league as they beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Bodymoor Heath, courtesy of goals from James Weir and Jack Barmby. United were confident in possession and could have won by a larger margin, but Paul McGuinness’ side lacked a killer instinct and were lacklustre in…
By Rob Britton. Manchester United’s Under-21s moved to second in the table after a well fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, at Whitley Park. The Magpies have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch so far this season, with 46 goals scored in nine matches they have been involved in. Newcastle started the…
By Rob Britton. Manchester United’s U18s cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Newcastle, with James Wilson again putting in an impressive performance against the Magpies. United’s previous game against Newcastle ended in a 7-1 win for United, with Wilson bagging five of the seven. He was again the main threat, and nearly put United…
By Rob Britton. There was little to separate both teams in the end as Manchester United’s U21s could only take a point at home against a defiant Stoke City. With only five minutes on the clock the visitors took an early lead when James Alabi collected an attempted clearance by Michele Fornasier. The Stoke youngster…
By Rob Britton. One night in Moscow. Just writing the title brings a warm glow inside, a feeling that brings a smile to my face and many Manchester United fans. The heartache we endure as football fans is well worth the pain if we can celebrate special nights like those on the 21st May 2008,…