During the torturously laboured contract negotiations between Manchester United and Jose Mourinho, one of the most frequently discussed topics in the media was the potential impact the deal would have on Ryan Giggs. It is widely believed that as Mourinho puts his faith firmly in a close circle of lieutenants, Giggs will almost certainly be […]
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Europa League performance sounds death knell for Louis van Gaal
After Manchester United recently won four matches in a row for the first time this season, people began to suggest Louis van Gaal may survive to see out the final season of his three-year contract that ends in 2017. His side’s performance against Liverpool in the Europa League this week should put paid to that […]
Neville’s nightmare in Valencia makes compulsive viewing
This season seems destined to be remembered for two storylines. One is Leicester City’s unlikely rise to the top of the Premier League, the other Jose Mourinho’s demise at Chelsea. While it’s wonderful to see the plucky Foxes maintaining their excellent form, it can’t match the melodrama of Mourinho’s final months at Stamford Bridge. It […]
The battle for the top four intensifies
Liverpool’s victory over Southampton at the weekend leaves only three points between Manchester United in third place and Tottenham Hotspur in seventh. The top two teams in the division, Chelsea and Manchester City, look certain to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The race for the remaining spots appears wide open though. So who will […]
Media still in thrall to van Gaal
Sitting in 10th place after 10 matches isn’t exactly what Louis van Gaal would have hoped to achieve at Manchester United after spending £150m in the summer. The media keeps talking of signs of promise, but the club have yet to combine flashes of brilliance with resilience in defence. If David Moyes was still in […]
Milan’s demise puts Moyes’ woes in context
Disgruntled Manchester United fans currently gnashing their teeth at their team’s lowly league position would do well to look at the plight of AC Milan. Following the sacking of Massimiliano Allegri, one of Europe’s most successful clubs sit 11th in Serie A after winning just two of their previous 10 games. The squad is filled […]