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The Cockney Red

A London born and bred red; I have been 'following the trawler' all the way to Old Trafford since I was 10, and from the first moment he saw 'Le Roi' flick his collar, I knew that's where he belonged. I'm now a 23-year-old graduate from Queen Mary's University of London and an aspiring journalist, with my critical United blog - When the Seagull's Follow The Trawler...' (cockney-red.blogspot.com) - being featured on NewsNow, as well as being recognised as a recommended link by key Manchester United blog-site: www.Republikofmancunia.org.

Are Manchester United REALLY better off this season than last?

Are Manchester United REALLY better off this season than last?

I have always prided myself on being almost the antithesis of a red-tinted United supporter; one who constantly replaces gloating ignorance fuelled by the success of the past with genuine realism and understanding of the current game. I will always maintain a respect for our past achievements and the clubs stature, but this will never…

Ferguson keeps the faith in Berba…but do we really not need a new striker?

Ferguson keeps the faith in Berba…but do we really not need a new striker?

I discuss Ferguson’s tactical thinking when it comes to the upcoming transfer market. Is it worth being a miserly old man? Will he sacrifice the clubs success in doing so? Can Berbatov do the business? Or is a tasty new signing – like £45million rated Luis Suarez from Ajax – the only way forward?

As we travel to Fulham – how have United fared without Ronaldo this season?

A review of the season so far and why the top teams have apparently appeared to struggle.