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Where to for RVP?

Robin van Persie doesn’t fancy City, is going off Juve, costs too much for United and has no way back at Arsenal… So what next? Robin van Persie is in danger of running out of options – and if Arsenal can complete a deal for Santi Cazorla, he may end up feeling rather like a […]

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Man United IPO – FAQ

If you had any questions or were confused about the entire IPO issue surrounding Manchester United; Richard Jolly at Soccernet covers the following in his Q&A: – Why do Manchester United need money? – Selling price of the shares and what they represent? – Is United a “risky “investment? – Will the IPO help United? […]

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Who Could Improve The Top Eight?

 All targets are based on a specific area of each team that needs improvement, and are players that could make a significant difference to each side. They are also realistic targets, otherwise we’d just stick Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in every team. Continue reading how Nick Miller feels the top 8 clubs can be […]

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Talent equals Success. Or does it?

If you were wondering where that godawful music is coming from, it’s the soundtrack to the latest Lucas Moura highlights reel on YouTube that has Manchester United fans glued to the screen. But unlike the immediately acquired knowledge that Basshunter was sent to this earth to poison our ears and, in severe cases, induce comas, […]

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Premiership clubs ranked by summer transfers

In the first of a regular summer feature, Miguel Delaney ranks the 20 top English clubs on the basis of their transfer activity Note: ranking is based on how much teams have improved/declined relative to last season, not on overall quality Continue reading here.

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How United, City and Chelsea compare ahead of 2012/13 season

With Manchester United and Chelsea already splashing the cash and Manchester City certain to add to their Premier League title-winning squad, it looks like being a three-horse race to be crowned champions this season. Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini are locked in a battle for Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, while United are also closing […]

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The United IPO : Will they or won’t they?

Staurt James of the Guardian presents an in-depth analysis on the Glazers decision to temporarily withdraw from their New York floatation plans.  

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The “new” look approach to Uniteds’ Midfield

Sir Alex Ferguson seems to like pinning his colours to the corner of the unappreciated. The Manchester United manager’s contrary streak has come to the fore on the club’s pre-season tour. Not for the first time, he has defended the Glazers, despite the evidence United would have rather more spending power but for the debts […]

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Alex Ferguson – the ultimate “yes” man?

Gabriele Marcotti discusses why Ferguson supports the Glazers even though they have put Man United under massive debts.

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Pompey on the brink

Those fans that complain that their team needs investment in players from external sources should perhaps look to Portsmouth instead. I personally favor the spend what you earn business model. After all I run my own business on the same guidelines. At the expense of a trophy do you want your club to end up […]

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