Manchester United

90% of people who call themselves Manchester United 'fans' have never been to a United game, 75% of those living abroad. United claim to have over 400 million fans world-wide, a global brand that's even outgrowing the extremely lucrative Premieleague. So when the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal hinted at a Christmas break recently because their players were facing burn-out like the domestic fans wallets were, last years rather hypocritical announcement that the Premier League wanted to franchise games around the world and play even more competitive games in the year came as no surprise ... more

Manchester United have had a mixed start to the season by their own high standards and many people have been speculating as to what the problems are with the squad and who will be brought in to fix it. For what it is worth, here is my assessment of the current squad and my feelings on the team’s prospects for the season. I am a Manchester United fan so if any of this seems bias or optimistic then I apologise. I will try and be objective and give a balanced view of the squad and the prospects for the season. ** The Squad Overview ** I don’t think anyone can deny that on paper Manchester United ... more

What can I say that hasn't already been said about England's most prolific football club. Most people know everything from the Munich air disaster to the treble season of 1998/99, two hugely differing events in the history of an absolutely fantastic football team. I personally have been priveleged to support such a great side ever since my birth in 1986, and having gone on to see them roughly 500 times in various areas of the country (and the world). Manchester United PLC. Chairman - Sir Roy Gardner Chief Executive - David Gill Manchester United FC Manager - Sir Alex Ferguson Assistant Manager ... more

Last season Man Utd were very disappointing. We finished fourth out of four in the group stage of the Champions League which meant we crashed out of the Champions League and the Uefa Cup in one painful blow. The reason for this is perplexing, none of the teams we played (and got beaten by) had a superior squad, manager, stadium or fan base. I tried to take some positive out of no European football and this is what i came out with; as Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all went further than us i could presume they may concentrate some of their attention on the possibility they could win the mot ... more

Manchester United Background Information. Formed in 1878 (as Newton Heath FC) Manchester United Football Club has gone on to establish itself as one of the most famous and successful English football clubs. Their home is the 75,000 capacity Old Trafford Stadium. Nicknamed the Red Devils, they are reported to be the best-supported football club in the world. They have won 15 League titles, 11 F.A cups and the Champions League on 2 occasions. The club has enjoyed two periods of dominance in English football. The first was under Sir Matt Busby from 1945-1969. The second period, under Sir Alex ... more