Archive | October, 2012

Silvestre: Why I’m back at United

The French defender, who spent nine trophy-laden seasons with the Reds from 1999 to 2008, is currently a free agent after his contract with German side Werder Bremen expired in the summer. Sir Alex Ferguson invited Silvestre back to Carrington, to help him maintain his fitness as he seeks a fresh challenge. “I am back here […]

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Fletcher: People thought I was finished

Darren Fletcher insists he never doubted he would play again during a 10-month absence with a chronic bowel problem  but revealed that others thought his career was over. But the Manchester United midfielder, who was put on a drip in a hospital, said he knows that ulcerative colitis could recur in the future and […]

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My worst footballing moment is yet to come…

During a recent get-together with friends, the question of what each of us considered to be our worst moment as football fans was raised. …As each friend was speaking, I racked my brain to come up with an equally disappointing tale of woe for myself. Nothing really came to mind. …I snatched the red top […]

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Football’s Greatest Feuds

In light of Gareth Bale and Charlie Adam’s dislike for each other, we look at the other players who didn’t quite see eye to eye. 1. Johan Cruyff v Louis van Gaal …Some speculated that the root of their problem was Cruyff’s anger that Van Gaal guided his beloved Ajax to Champions League glory in […]

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Role of the new No. 10 in the EPL

In Italy, they refer to him as the trequartista. In Argentina, he’s the enganche. In England … we don’t really have a name for him.  English football terminology has never quite come up with a definitive word for the player who occupies space between the opposition lines of defence and midfield – not quite a […]

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Wayne Rooney revels in role of midfield diamond

The United player is not concerned about his current lack of goals – he derives as much pleasure from providing them for others. A future as an attacking midfielder surely beckons. Where would Manchester United be without Wayne Rooney? It is a question Sir Alex Ferguson probably does not want even to contemplate but Alan […]

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In defence of Gareth Barry

Gareth Barry. Mention his name to most non-supporting Manchester City football fans and the responses will be roughly the same. Slow, water carrier, boring and past it are some of the most popular descriptions of Barry trotted out without too much thought. And the lasting image? That would have to be of Mesut Ozil leaving […]

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Spurs and Dempsey could be set for success

It took Clint Dempsey just five games to stitch his name in to the tapestry that tells the story of Tottenham Hotspur. His first goal for the club, Tottenham’s third on Saturday and what was in the end the difference between them and Manchester United, broke a hoodoo that had lasted almost a quarter of […]

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Newcastle vs Man United – Analysis

TKTG takes a look at the best articles and analysis covering the Newcastle vs Manchester United match which ended in a 0-3 away win for United.  Manchester United climb to 2nd in the English Premier League and Newcastle United drop to 10th. Match Report:  Goal.com The visitors started the match in blistering style, scoring twice […]

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El Clasico – Analysis

TKTG takes a look at the best articles and analysis covering the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match which ended in a 2-2 draw. Match Report: Goal.com “Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both in scintillating form as Barcelona and Real Madrid played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at Camp Nou in the first Liga Clasico […]

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