1) Rooney’s struggles How long do we tow the usual early season line that the Englishman is a traditionally sluggish starter every season? The captain was woeful at Villa Park, lacking sharpness, poise, spark, and resembling generally anything other than…
By Matthew Jones 1) Ander Herrera Just what Louis van Gaal’s plan has been with the Spanish midfielder this season has been puzzling. He started the season brightly, scoring goals against Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City, before a collection…
By Matthew Jones 1) Happy hunting ground So the six game winning streak went out the window with Saturday’s 1-1 draw, but it’s now seven games unbeaten for Louis van Gaal’s red and white army. United might not be playing…
In this edition of SEA View: Matthew, Jason and Bob discuss Marouane Fellaini and his form this season. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments section below CLICK HERE. Matthew (writer) Manchester United are starting to look, well, more united…
In this edition of SEA View: David, Bob and Matthew discuss what has impressed them about Louis van Gaal and what could he do better. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments section below CLICK HERE. David (writer) Louis…
By Matthew Jones 1) Defensively shambolic It might be a startlingly obvious place to start, but the defensive capitulation in the second half at the King Power Stadium on Sunday has to go down as one of United’s worst ever…
Welcome to a new feature on Stretford End Arising called SEA View. Throughout the season members of SEA’s writing team, moderators & forum users will share their thoughts on a topical discussion point. Today we discuss whether the club has…
By Matthew Jones MANCHESTER United finally look like we have, in Louis van Gaal, a captain capable of steering the club through the troubled waters of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement that hit us like an iceberg striking the Titanic. We…