It was on this day in 2010 that a single goal from Jermaine Beckford gave Leeds United the giant-killing that their fans so desperately craved away to Manchester United. It was the first time in nearly six years that the two clubs played against each other since Leeds’ relegation from the top flight in 2004. […]
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On This Day – 28th December
George Best scored his first goal for Manchester United on this day back in 1963. Best netted the third goal of United’s five goals in a 5-1 win at home to Burnley. The two sides had played each other at Burnley’s Turf Moor just 48 hours prior, with Burnley winning the match 6-1. 47,834 fans […]
On This Day – 22nd December
It was on this day in 1972 that Tommy Docherty took the manager’s job at Manchester United.Docherty had left his post as manager of the Scottish national team to join the Old Trafford club, and set to work immediately to try and steady the ship after Frank O’Farrell was dismissed on 19th December. Docherty had […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.23
Some players tend to have more bad luck than others with own goals. As a fan, you always remember the hapless defender who was the unlucky man in the wrong place at the wrong time. He always managed to divert the ball past your team’s goalkeeper more than any other player.As an Arsenal fan, it […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.40
This week’s ‘Greatest Goal’ comes from a historic night when Manchester United secured their first championship trophy in 26 years.The goal was scored by 19-year-old Ryan Giggs, who was only in his second full season in the United first team. He had a great season and it helped him win the PFA Young Player of […]
On This Day – 29th November
Ryan Giggs on his debut for Manchester United in February 1991 Ryan Giggs signed his professional contract at Manchester United on his 17th birthday on this day in 1990.Giggs was part of the Manchester United youth team at the time, but Alex Ferguson was suitably impressed and Giggs signed a five-year contract! The Welshman would […]
Far Post Header ‘Hall of Fame’ No.20 – Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton had an illustrious career. He won 106 caps for England, lifted the World Cup in 1966 and was the country’s record goalscorer for 45 years.In the 17 years he spent at Manchester United, Charlton won the First Division Championship, FA Cup and European Cup and was part of a feared forward trio with […]
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On This Day – 9th November
It used to be dodgy burgers, anaemic-looking chips and questionable meat pies that people associated with food served up at football matches. However, on this day in 2000 another type of food was added to the menu so to speak when Manchester United’s Roy Keane added prawn sandwiches! In a post-match interview after his side […]
On This Day – 8th November
Alex Ferguson took charge of his first match in charge of Manchester United. Sadly for Ferguson, it wasn’t a fairytale start as his new charges went down 2-0 at the Manor Ground. Ferguson had left Scottish side Aberdeen to replace Ron Atkinson at Old Trafford and things started slowly. In fact, United only won one […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.17
This week’s own goal comes from Liverpool’s Ronnie Whelan against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 1989/90 season.Seven years earlier, Whelan curled in the winner against Manchester United for Liverpool in the League Cup Final at Wembley but in my opinion, this own goal was much more memorable! Liverpool were leading 2-0 with eight […]