It was a major blow for Manchester United when its skipper Nemanja Vidic has had a serious knee injury in September, and everybody expected him to be out for at least eight weeks. Even, Sir Alex Ferguson, United manger, ruled out any possibility of him to return for The Reds before two months. But, in a dramatic turnaround, Vidic is expected to return into the field much earlier, i.e., within a fortnight probably. His return after a gap of two months, and especially at a time when ManU need him the most, is like a dream comes true for United. If everything proceeds as it looks, Siberian defender could be a part of Manchester United’s squad for its clash against Cluj on Wednesday, 5th December. Ferguson said over his star defender’s early return, “Good defenders win you the league. It would be nice to play him on Wednesday in the Champions League against Cluj.” Moreover, if he could successfully play his debut match after a long break; he would get a place in the next match too, … [Read more...]
No Change in ‘action man style’ for Phil Jones
Phil Jones, a twenty year old England’s youngster who is known for his attacking style of play, has suffered many injuries in a recent past. Despite risking his body vulnerable to a probable major injury, Phil Jones is in no mood to change his style of play irrespective of the fact that it can cost him a major blow someday. Manchester United’s rising young star has had a nightmare season since the beginning of this year; perhaps he could only play his first match against Galatasaray last Tuesday. Jones has had many injuries that made him sidelined for most part of the season; including his back injury and knee problem that cost him miss preseason and most of the training sessions. The English starlet made his impressive impact when he showcased his all-round performance as both defender and midfielder. Moreover, his high mounting £16m price tag also pressurizes him to be made available for the Reds. Recently, he seems to be joining a Jim to recover from his injuries faster, and rightly … [Read more...]
Former ManU Winger Kenny Morgans Died at 73
Kenny Morgans, who was commonly known as survivor of Munich air disaster happened in 1958, died at an age of 73. The former Manchester United’s winger died in a hospital where he was taken to after he complained of a sudden unwell feeling last Saturday night. Manchester United later issued its deep hearted condolences to his family and friends. United’s spokesman said in an issued statement, “Staff at the club send their deepest condolences to Kenny’s family and friends.” Kenny started his soccer career at an age of eighteen years when he played his first match for Manchester United against Leicester City in 1957. Later, he played 23 matches for his first ManU team. His lifetime survival came just two months after his debut when he travelled to Belgrade and his team's plane crashed in Munich when returning after refueling. He was among few, perhaps youngster, who survived of that disaster; hence he is known as the fighter in soccer community. He found unconscious inside plan’s debris … [Read more...]
Manchester United squeezes its debts to £359.7m
When we say Manchester United is a global leader as far soccer’s various aspects, like training and development, competing, and financial strategies are concerned, we mean it. No matter how United is performing on ground (though it is leading the tally with 27 points in EPL at the moment!) Glazer family always keeps itself busy in balancing its financial structure. In doing so, Man United released bonds worth £62.6million in the first quarter this financial year which resulted in its overall gross debts’ reduction to £359.7m, which is an 18% drop right away. There are other reasons for its improved balance sheet, like its comprehensive surge in sponsorship deal’s revenues. In fact, there is around 30% jump in sponsorship revenues; the topmost sponsorship deal was with General Motors for Chevrolet logo to be printed on players T-shirts for next seven seasons until 2014. Moreover, in last quarter alone, it signed around ten more sponsorship deals with various global brands including … [Read more...]
Fan arrested for making a monkey gesture over Manchester United player
Racial abuses have been taking care of with zero tolerance policy in recent times: may it be from a player or even a spectator, if a mistake happens on field; it is being punished immediately nowadays. In a latest incident, a man has been arrested for posturing as money in front of Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck in a Capital One Cup’s match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The spectator is a Chelsea fan and traced on social networking around a week after its happening. Anyhow, at the moment; he is in custody and facing racial aggravation charges. According to Police, “He was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated Section 4a Public Order Act offence and currently remains in custody at the west London police station. Inquiries continue.” The man is named Gavin Kirkham and is probably among the first few to be charged for his postures that could lead him proved guilty of racial abuses. Until date, only verbal communications were used to be … [Read more...]