This quirky, light-hearted yet informative book really is the ultimate guide for armchair fans and a must for anyone who loves the World Cup and is looking forward to following the tournament from the comfort of their own home – this (along with a few beers and a pizza delivery on speed dial!) is the… Continue reading World Cup 2018 The Ultimate Guide For Armchair Fans: The Review
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Matt is the owner and chief-editor of the Footy Blog, one of the UK's leading football news blogs.
United’s Historic Night – The 50th Anniversary
This weekend marks a significant anniversary in Manchester United’s history. It is 50 years since Sir Matt Busby and his re-built team, after the Munich air disaster, became the first English club to win the European Cup, now known as the Champion’s league. The victory ran deeper than the club becoming champions of Europe; ten… Continue reading United’s Historic Night – The 50th Anniversary
For Free: The Top Three
With the football season coming to a close, thoughts will start to turn to summer transfers. Speculations, rumours, surprise signings and big money buys, the end of season transfer window is always exciting, and this year, it will be all the more thrilling by the big name players who are out of contract. Buying any… Continue reading For Free: The Top Three
Resurrection for Saints as Swansea suffer
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
United Ride Again As Wenger Slumps to Another Away Defeat
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
Mitro Magic Sinks Sunderland
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 slump to turgid draw after Madrid madness
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
Real edge it in Munich in lacklustre spectacle
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
Great Scott
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
Best of British
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