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How the mighty have fallen: Unexpected relegations
Argentine giants River Plate are enduring the bleakest period in its 110 year existence after succumbing to what seemed nothing more than an improbable assumption, relegation to the second tier of their domestic game. The thought of one of South America’s premier entities falling from grace would have seemed an absurd thought, yet the old…
United spend 50m before July 1st, but who will they sign for central midfield?
Manchester United have taken their spending to 50m in the close season as David De Gea flew in today to undergo his medical, making him the third player to be signed in this transfer window by the 19-time English champions. De Gea joins Phil Jones and Ashley Young in infusing the United squad with youth…
Why Barcelona Beat Manchester United in This Year’s Champion’s League Final
FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC went to battle at Wembley for the 2010/2011 Champions League on 28 May, the Spanish giants running the English champions ragged in a 3-1 victory. It’s now not so hard to believe just how comprehensive their victory was, but before the game, bookies and pundits were arguing that this…
Who needs Alexis Sanchez more – Manchester United or Manchester City?
One of the hottest names in this transfer window is Chilean International star, Alexis Sanchez. After leading Udinese to a historical qualification to the Champions League, scoring 12 goals (his best ever goalscoring tally in a single season) and providing six assists, “El Niño Maravilla” looks mature enough to step up to one of Europe’s…
Manchester United enter the race to sign Alexis Sanchez
It seemed a foregone conclusion this time last week that Alexis Sanchez would be ending his fairytale stay at Udinese to seek pastures new in Catalonia with European Champions Barcelona. However, reports emanating today from various British outlets claim that Manchester United have entered the fray to sign the multi-talented Chilean international Although there were…
Liverpool fund Manchester United’s transfer of 16m defender
Liverpool’s pursuit of Sunderland’s Jordan Henderson has an unwanted side-effect – Sunderland are set to use the funds to bring in the Manchester United trio of John O’Shea, Darron Gibson and Wes Brown (collectively priced at 12m) while Manchester United are not only cutting down on their wage bill but also using the Sunderland (Liverpool)…
Can We Please Just Stick to the Football for Flocks Sake?
How long will it take before employees of Manchester United fathom the club is King and they mere pawns? I fear the answer is ‘longer than they’ll be afforded’. Public conduct will forever be a subjective topic, but for me, a players behaviour is no business of mine. It should however be of paramount importance…
Manchester United Season Review 2010/11: How the Premier League was won
Manchester United secured their 19th league title recently. James, Chief MUFC Writer for writtenoffside.com, chronicles the highs and the lows of a another memorable season. Pre-Season Manchester United kicked off the 2010-11 season with three new additions to the squad. Chris Smalling had agreed his transfer from Fulham back in January 2010 but the deal…
Manchester United: The 2010-2011 Academy Season
Manchester United’s Academy collect their 10th FA: Youth Cup Trophy, with fledglings that some are daring to suggest could be the next ‘Class of 92′……..
2011 Summer Preview: Barnet transfer for Rooney, Tottenham’s new sponsors, Chelsea’s unsackable manager and more
Thanks to Twitter,the green light for the “Silly Season” to start has been well and truly lit. As we head for the sun, tabloids and social media sites are preparing to fill inches with nonsense, here are a few of the stories which will have us pulling our hair out. Barnet Transfer for Rooney Before…
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