This crunch basement battle was set to be a tense affair. Mark Hughes was looking for his second Premier League win as Saints boss, and his team wanted to bounce back after visting Everton and conceding a late equaliser. A loss for either team would be a big blow to their survival hopes. The swans… Continue reading Resurrection for Saints as Swansea suffer

Arsenal arrived at Old Trafford with one eye on their crucial Europa League semi final second leg. Ozil, Wilshere and Ramsey were all left to rest up in London. The departing Arsene Wenger gave youth a chance, and handed Reiss-Nelson his second start and gave a full Premier League debut to January signing Mavroponos. Manchester… Continue reading United Ride Again As Wenger Slumps to Another Away Defeat

Fulham had all the big guns starting aimed to overtake Cardiff in second spot who were defeated at Derby in midweek. Sunderland were in awful form before the game, their relegation confirmed by a meek defeat by fellow strugglers Burton Albion at home. Coleman was looking for a response from his team who looked to… Continue reading Mitro Magic Sinks Sunderland

Arsenal’s biggest game of the season had arrived, made extra special by the news of their iconic manager departing, they welcomed Atletico Madrid to the Emirates, and were set up in a attacking formation designed to break down the imperious Atletico defence, while Simeone had the firepower of Diego Costa and Fernando Torres on the… Continue reading Arsenal slump to turgid draw after Madrid madness

  The atmosphere at the Allianz would rival Anfield, the night previously,  but what would European giants and Bayern Munich and Real Madrid serve up during this semi final. Two giant teams, the greatest stage, the play was about to begin.   The game started in a truly European manner, cagey and timid. Los Blancos… Continue reading Real edge it in Munich in lacklustre spectacle

Youth team players and the system of bringing through the ranks young footballers symbolises Manchester United’s philosophies. It is a value that embodies the history of the club, and the belief in youth has continued throughout the years through to the present day, the current ‘kid’ being Scott McTominay. Despite playing internationally for Scotland, McTominay… Continue reading Great Scott

British home nation players have always played their part in the Manchester United squad over the years, the latest addition being Scott McTominay. The Irish connection has always been strong, as well as some special Scots, wonderful Welshmen, and of course the excitement of English expertise has continually graced the Old Trafford pitch, but who… Continue reading Best of British

Multi-million pound signings, thrilling transfers to marvel over and the possibility of trophies galore, it’s exciting times for the top teams and players in the Premier League, but where does this leave young footballers trying to break into the first team? Recently, Pep Guardiola, the Man City manager, named a six-man substitute bench instead of… Continue reading Wasted Youth?

Not only is David De Gea Manchester United’s number one goalkeeper, but the Spanish international has to be considered as the number one shot stopper in the world. Leading the race to win the golden glove award this season and only one match away from reaching 300 appearances with United, De Gea’s point-blank saves, shot… Continue reading Number One

Dangerous Score is a crime thriller set in the footballing world of non-league. It is written by Michael Bearcroft who was a junior footballer with Sheffield United and had involvement with Northamptonshire football clubs both as a chairman and as a sponsor, so this man certainly knows his football which he has cleverly intertwined with… Continue reading Dangerous Score The Review