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When Jose Mourinho was manager of Chelsea the first time around he blamed his side’s failure to keep up with Manchester United in 2006-2007 on the referees, particularly in light to a penalty Cristiano Ronaldo won against Middlesbrough. “The whole world knows how Mourinho is,” Ronaldo responded, when asked about Mourinho’s comments. “He always has […]
There was little more than a brief Twitter outcry of joy as United in true typical fashion came from behind to defeat Spurs 3-2 at Old Trafford and seal the U21 title. Much like at first team level, winning is something that’s become a routine and good habit for Warren Joyce and this group of […]
How would you assess United’s season overall? It’s been a fantastic season. Given what happened last season, the league was the priority. Van Persie was a huge signing but the first few months were strange. There were 3-2 wins away at Southampton, Villa, City and Chelsea. 4-3 away to Reading and at home against Newcastle. […]
PUMA® have announced a new long-term deal that sees the global Sportlifestyle brand become the official supplier and licensee partner of replica merchandise for Huddersfield Town. The deal will commence at the start of the 2013/2014 season when PUMA will supply the club with their technical and replica kit and training wear. Huddersfield Town Commercial […]
Claude Makelele published an autobiography in 2009, ‘Tout Simplement’, which revealed that the reason behind Jose Mourinho’s dismissal in 2007 was John Terry. After being told that he was going to be dropped, a disgruntled Terry apparently went to complain about the manager to Peter Kenyon and Roman Abramovich. Then he gave the club an […]
In part I of our exclusive interview with Manchester United legend Denis Irwin, we discuss his time at United, the reasons behind him signing for the club and who he got along best with. Whenever fans and pundits reflect on their best ever Manchester United XI, your name always gets a mention. How does it […]
Spending could be even bigger next season with a number of new managers wanting to make their mark – who’s your money on?
When Jose Mourinho took over from Claudio Ranieri Chelsea had just finished 2nd in the league and reached the semi-finals of the Champions league. In his first year of management, the club won the Premier League and the League Cup, and made losses of ÂŁ140m (with ÂŁ109m spent on wages). In his second year of management, […]
VIDEO: New Chelsea boss tells fans “I’m one of you”
Sam Wallace, The Independent: Chelsea 1 Rosenborg 1: Mourinho left with egg on his face after Chelsea held by Rosenborg The pressure is on Chelsea, Jose Mourinho admitted last night, after his side failed dismally against Champions League minnows Rosenborg in an embarrassing 1-1 draw with the Norwegians. After his third successive game without a […]
Mourinho to Chelsea 1/6/13: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez speaks to Sky Sports News. “Mourinho is going to Chelsea. Probably on Monday he will be their new manager. We wish him good luck.” 2/6/13: Mourinho speaks to Spanish football TV show Punto Pelota “I’m going to London on Monday and at the end of the […]