Manchester United - Review

Premier League: Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United will still challenge

 Skysports, 20th June 2013

 
Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's title challengers that they will be as strong as ever next season.
And Ferdinand thinks that United have appointed the perfect successor to Sir Alex Ferguson in David Moyes.

Manchester United's move for Thiago Alcantara could fund Juan Mata's Barcelona transfer

Mirror, 18th June 2013


Manchester United want to bring Barcelona youngster Thiago Alcantara to Old Trafford, and in doing so help fund Juan Mata's move to Catalunya.
The Chelsea star is already out of favour with new boss Jose Mourinho and could be offloaded this summer, with Barcelona keen to add him to their star studded midfield, report Mundo Deportivo.

Premier League most valuable in European

Goal, 13th June 2013

A Deloitte report reveals that the English top flight remains well ahead of its next rival, the Bundesliga, but the German league boasts healthier wage spending and bigger crowds
The Premier League has retained its position as the most valuable league in European football by almost £1 billion, according to the 2013 edition of Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance.

Manchester United forwards: offensive skills evaluation

Each day, players of a specific position will be evaluated collaboratively by the FST collective. Today, you will evaluate Manchester United forwards from the Wiki Scan Foot questionnaire.

• Chicharito
• Van Persie
• Rooney
• Welbeck

 





CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION: Finish, Heading game, Pass, Dribble, Long range shot, Creativity, Pace

These criteria are weighted by a coefficient that depends on the position. You can consult the ratings of the Football Team Scan analysts in the 'Evaluation Striker' part.

Manchester United Transfer Rumors: David Moyes Must Sign Cristiano Ronaldo

bleacherreport, 11th June 2013


New Manchester United manager David Moyes will need more than one flashy signing to compare to former Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson, but bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford would certainly be a great start.

Manchester United's Robin van Persie has sights set on consecutive hat-trick of Golden Boots

The Mirror, 10th June 2013


Robin van Persie is aiming to join an elite group that includes Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry by winning the Premier League Golden Boot three years in a row.

Transfer news: Manchester United poised to seal move for Guillermo Varela

SkySports, 7th June 2013












Manchester United are set to tie up a deal for Uruguayan starlet Guillermo Varela, his club Penarol have confirmed.

Hodgson's Rooney gamble could leave the road to Rio in ruins...

MAIL Online  June 4 2013


It does not take much to start a Wayne Rooney revival. One goal, one good second-half performance and he is England’s saviour once again. England manager Roy Hodgson is looking for clues right now, and the sight of Rooney leading the line well in front of a five-man midfield against Brazil has got him thinking. ‘If we are going to play with a lone centre-forward, he is in the position to do it,’ Hodgson said, before leaving Rio de Janeiro.
But is he? Fabio Capello thought that, too, but quickly became convinced that Rooney was no Luca Toni. Capello wanted to find England’s equivalent of the Italian target man and sought an imposing figure to play at the top of his 4-2-3-1 formation. Yet Rooney’s best spells in an England shirt, even when he was leading goalscorer in the qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup, have never been as the spearhead.

TEAM OF THE SEASON – ROBIN VAN PERSIE

Fantasyfootballscout.co.uk 03/06/2013


It was a transfer that not only shook the Premier League to its very core but had a massive effect on our best-laid Fantasy plans ahead of the 2012/13 campaign. Just one day before Arsenal kicked off their season at home to Sunderland, Robin Van Persie’s decision to “listen to the little boy inside” and sign upat Old Trafford saw many of our 15 man squads quickly reassembled before the Gameweek 1 deadline: In what was Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season at the helm, the Dutchman’s acquisition proved a masterstroke as Van Persie helped United wrestled the title back off City with a handful of games to spare. Initially, fears were raised as to whether the former Gunners skipper and Wayne Rooney would negate one another’s Fantasy potential but aside from the occasional sparkling performance, Rooney was a bitter disappointment and, no longer the club’s focal point up front, ended the season looking for a way out of Old Trafford once again.

Coach trip: Manchester United will offer Ryan Giggs a role on David Moyes' management team

Mirror.co.uk 14/05/2013


Reds icon will be asked to play on for one more year while using his wealth of experience of life at Old Trafford to help new boss bed in

Ryan Giggs is set to be offered a coaching role at Manchester United by new boss David Moyes.

Wayne Rooney, Not RVP, Has Been United's Most Important Player This Season

Bleacherreport.com 08/04/2013


There is little doubt that the arrival of Robin van Persie has completely changed the English Premier League power balance, and we'll likely see Manchester Unitedcrowned league champions in 2013.
Sir Alex Ferguson knows it. Roberto Mancini knows it. The world knows it.

Patrice Evra not expecting Manchester United to get credit for character

Skysports.com 18/04/2013


Patrice Evra does not expect Manchester United to be given much credit for the character they have shown this season as they close on the Premier League title.

About time Carrick got the credit he deserves

Lifesapitch.co.uk 27/04/2013


When Michael Carrick bundled into Danny Murphy on Monday night and sent the Fulham man sprawling in the box, it was manna from heaven for his detractors. Typical Carrick, they must have fumed. He does nothing all night and then he almost costs us the game.

History boys: Nemanja Vidic claims Manchester United's current team "better than any other season" under Fergie

Mirror.co.uk 03/04/2013


Nemanja Vidic says Manchester United deserve more respect for storming to the brink of a 20th title triumph.
United hold a commanding 15-point lead over outgoing champions Manchester City with eight games left and can extend that advantage to 18 points with victory in Monday's derby at Old Trafford.

m Cleverley – A promising presence in United’s midfield

Strettynews.com 31/05/2013


There is no denying that Tom Cleverley has talent, and enough to thrive in the Manchester United starting XI, but will he be given the proper chance under David Moyes? At only 23, Cleverley has shown glimpses of his ability in the midfield for United but lacks the cutting edge consistency which is necessary to thrive in the Premier League. The youngster should take note from the play of Michael Carrick whom is neither the fastest nor the best defender, but his read for the game is second to none.

Shinji Kagawa’s season - Success or Failure?

Hereisthecity.com 23/05/2013


Shinji Kagawa has had a mixed season but can it definitively be classed as a success or a failure?

GLAZERS WELCOME MOYES INTO THE MAN UTD HOT-SEAT

Tribalfootball.com 09/05/2013


Manchester United co-chairmen, the Glazer brothers, welcomed David Moyes to Old Trafford on Thursday, paying tribute to the Evertonmanager.

Sir Alex Ferguson: A story of success

Givemesport.com 31/05/2013


Following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement as manager at the end of the 2012/13 league season, I feel it's only fitting to take a special look at the career of arguably the greatest manager of all time.

An Interview with Sir Alex Ferguson

Slate.com 10/05/2013


The Manchester United manager discusses his early start, the importance of continuity, and his need to be alone.