After a poor opening season at Manchester United, Angel Di Maria has revealed his plans for next season. Since the season concluded, consistent reports have linked the Argentinian winger with a move to European super clubs, PSG and Bayern Munich. However, speaking to The Sun, Di Maria has today put any rumours to bed regarding his intentions for next season. …
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Following reports earlier today that Marouane Fellaini had stated Angel Di Maria ‘would be a good signing for PSG’, the Belgium international has taken to Twitter to clear up the matter, saying that he was misquoted by the television station Téléfoot. Seems I have been misquoted from @telefoot_TF1 interview !!!! — Marouane Fellaini (@Fellaini) May 31, 2015 I said that Di Maria …
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Since the season concluded, there have been constant rumours linking Angel Di Maria with a summer exit to either Paris St Germain or Bayern Munich. Statistically analysing the Argentinian’s season, John Murphy explains why The Red Devils should cut their losses and get a solid return on their misfiring super star. When Manchester United completed the late signings of Angel Di Maria and …
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Under-performing playmaker Angel Di Maria’s move to PSG from Manchester United is moving ever closer, with Dutch defender Gregory van der Wiel possibly going the other way as a sweetener in an effort to reduce the transfer fee. Reports in L’Equipe suggest that PSG have reignited their pursuit of the player after Financial Fair Play rules brought an end to their …
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While this season’s Premier League has not left us down in terms of entertainment, there have been those who have not performed to their best or lived up to their billing. It has been a record-breaking season in terms of spending with the combined payout of all Premier League sides for the summer and January transfer windows this season amounting to …
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Sean O’Neill discusses how Louis van Gaal may just prove his credentials as a successful manager once again in England after turning things around at Old Trafford. Upon taking his first ever managerial role at Ajax in 1991, Louis Van Gaal shook the hand of the Dutch club’s director and told him, “Congratulations on signing the best coach in the world.” …
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A lot of the talk this season has been focused on just how good Philippe Countinho has been for Liverpool. On the other side of the coin, many have wondered what has gone wrong for Angel Di Maria since he joined Manchester United. Viewing these stats, one could deduce that expectation is everything in perceiving a player’s season. Due …
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After another win for Louis Van Gaal and another dreadful performance from Manchester United, John Murphy looks at how the Dutch manager is dismantling The Red Devils’ identity. There is something missing in Manchester. A heart, a soul, passion, flare, blood & thunder… call it what you will. It has vanished from the so called Theatre of Dreams. Less than two …
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It was a strange game at Upton Park. The first half had one wondering how The Hammers were not in front, by the end of the second half one had to ask how United hadn’t snatched the three points. John Murphy gives us the talking points. 1. Is Rooney Being Wasted In Midfield? At present United have a plethora …
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Seán O’Neill argues that Radamel Falcao’s time at Manchester United is nearing its conclusion, as the Colombian struggles for form in front of goal. The biggest sporting spectacle of the year, Superbowl 49, takes place this weekend. The man the famous NFL trophy is named after, Vince Lombardi, once said, “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before …
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Rumours of a Cristiano Ronaldo move back to his beloved Manchester United are being fueled by high profile commentators, Gary Neville and Guillem Balague are the latest to speak out. The transfer window slammed shut at 11pm on 01 Sep 2014 and Manhcester United fans thought that this would give them a well deserved break from the endless transfer speculation. However …
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Manchester United finally got their opening Premier League win of the season with a convincing 4-0 win against QPR. Dan Dalton discusses the the main talking points from Sunday’s encounter. _____ 1. Angel Di Maria provided much needed pace and penetration The former Real Madrid midfielder was outstanding on his home debut for the Red Devils. The 26-year-old scored the opener …
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Former Manchester United players have been reacting to the recent transfer activity at Old Trafford in different ways. Paul Scholes is optimistic that the new signings will deliver while Bryan Robson has criticised the club for selling Danny Welbeck. Former Manchester United man Paul Scholes has been enthusing about the club’s new signings in an interview published on the club’s official …
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been talking to the press about his beloved Manchester United, and is convinced that better things lie ahead for them in the wake of their summer signings. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo declared his love for Manchester United when the press corps caught up with him at a Tag Heuer track event where the legend got to drive an £800,000 …
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Liverpool’s acquisition of Mario Balotelli for £16 million could prove to be the bargain of the season, with a report stating that the Italian striker is actually worth £29 million. The Liverpool faithful might be interested to learn that Mario Balotell is actually worth a lot more than the bargain price of £16 million, according to the BBC. The ‘Beeb’ reference …
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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal kept the United faithful waiting all summer, with many having begun to lose faith in the Dutchman’s powers, but in the end he delivered an impressive cohort of recruits to whet the appetite. The big names bagged, especially Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao, send out a powerful message that United are a still …
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This summer Manchester United have spent over £140 million to strengthen Louis Van Gaal’s flailing United side. Here we review how the Old Trafford side have done in their business of offloading as well as recruiting for the season. _____ Ins Radamel Falcao. Where else could one possibly start? Manchester United have signed one of Europe’s hottest goalscoring talents and all at the …
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Manchester United failed to secure their first win of the Premier League season with newly promoted Burnley securing an unlikely 0-0 draw against Louis Van Gaal’s side. We reflect on the major talking points from the game. 1. Burnley deserved their point. Sean Dyche deserves a lot of credit for setting up his Burnley side as a well organized and …
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