It just took about one month to decide the disciplinary laps hearing by a city court and sentence a ban to the fan who invaded the pitch and almost confronted with United’s Ferdinand in the last month’s showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City. It was possibility one of the most devastating visual experiences for every spectator residing at the stadium and more who were watching the match via TV broadcasts. The event followed by a coin slap from the crowd on Ferdinand’s face, moreover, City goalie immediately stopped the fan from making any physical contact with the United’s striker. Now, the said fan has been slapped with a ban of three years from watching any game along with a suspended jail term of 56 days. Actually, as natural, home crowd lost its temper when Robin van Persie’s late winner crowned United the most exciting win and then whole event took place. During the court proceedings, TV footages were played on to see how he invaded the pitch and abused the … [Read more...]
No Actions against Ferguson over in-field confrontation
When Manchester United defeated Newcastle by 4-3 at Old Trafford on the Boxing Day, it was more than a flawless display of soccer desperation where Red Devils showed why they are on the top of EPL’s leaderboard. But that match also became famous over United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s confrontation with referee Mike Dean, not once, but several times. Actually, the match itself was a nail biting until the finish, and United had to come from the back three times to secure their top position in the final tally. Indeed, if there would have been anybody else who have invaded the pitch in the way Ferguson did post lunch session, he would definitely be subjected to FA’s disciplinary actions, but some top and respected soccer officials enjoy having some perks of esteem whereby some of their tiny offences get excused by everybody. Here too, Mike Dean did not mention anything about his confrontation in his match report; hence FA has now confirmed that no action will be initiated against Devil’s … [Read more...]
Manchester United defeated Newcastle United by 4-3 in a high scoring match
4 - 3 It was a terrific nail biting match at Old Trafford where United regained its supremacy by defeating Newcastle in the last moments of the match. Throughout the match, it was a kind of flip flop from both the sides, and both sides tried their best to beat another, but ninetieth minute brought an unbeaten lead to Manchester United. Last few matches cost United loses it leading points in the leaderboard, but this win along with Manchester City’s defeat in another match, gave it another breath in life. Now, again, they are leading the EPL table with its seven points lead to second place holder: City. Chelsea is trailing on the third spot to losing another four points to City. Since, Chelsea has one more game to play; it can further improve its position if it could win its last match. It was probably among the few matches where United successfully chased the leading scores of its opponent for three times and finally clinched a decisive goal right in the last moments. The great … [Read more...]
Ronaldo wants a Man Utd return
What would be the probable end of an episode where a star footballer waited for months for his contract renewal? A transfer? Yes, this is what seems to be happening with Real Madrid starlet Cristiano Ronaldo who now wants to come back to his old club Manchester United. Reportedly, he has been in conversation with José Mourinho over his new contract to extend his tenure at Santiago Bernabéu, but when nothing happened even after eleven months of conversation, he is forced to decide something unexpected. This is not the first time he finds himself in this kind of situation, coz earlier too he faced similar circumstances when he was with United and wanted a contract renewal for a hefty fee. This time, United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson also wants him to come back to Old Trafford; moreover, Ronaldo has also accepted of saying to his old teammates about his wish to come back. Behind the scene, news is United and Madrid are already in talks about his summer transfer, and if rumors are to … [Read more...]
Sir Alex Ferguson not to sign any new player this January
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to remain low profiled next month ruling out any new sign up to strengthen the Red Devils. Notably, there are many players who were being linked to United in last few months, including Robert Lewandowski, Theo Walcott and Wilfried Zaha among others, but now they all seem to be better placed where they are. Ferguson side is leading the leaderboard’s table this year at English Premier League by six points to its next follower Manchester City, so there is no need to hire anyone afresh, Ferguson said. Not to forget the re-entry of United’s captain Nemanja Vidic who played for the first time on Saturday after a lengthy layoff from the field coz of his knee injury. Ferguson praised his comeback and said, “I’m delighted Vidic is a back – he’s a warrior. It will take him time to get full match fitness but it is a start. Hopefully by the time new year is over we’ll still be top of the league.” Actually, nobody is buying what Ferguson is … [Read more...]