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Euro Roundup

By Pete LynchPosted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017Posted in Euro RoundupTagged Alexandre Lacazette, Andrej Kramaric, Anthony Modeste, Carlo Ancelotti, Clinton N'Jie, Edin Dzeko, Florian Thauvin, Gareth Bale, Gerard Deulofeu, Gonzalo Higuain, Iago Aspas, Lionel Messi, Mario Ballotelli, Mauricio Isla, Nani, Nikola Kalinic, Paulo Dybala, Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry, Simone Zaza

As the English Premier League stepped aside to allow the magic of the FA Cup its rightful attention, the top European leagues didn’t hang around. Juventus took a seven point lead over nearest challengers Roma with a 4-1 victory as Higuain scored his 19th league goal, while Dybala banged in an unstoppable free kick before […]

Manchester United – A Seven Aside

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on September 20, 2013September 20, 2013Posted in Premier LeagueTagged Adnan Januzaj, Antonio Valencia, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, David Moyes, Eric Cantona, Manchester United, Michael Owen, Nani, Sir Alex Ferguson2 Comments

For the first time since Michael Owen, Manchester United are starting a season without a player wearing the number 7 shirt. In the end it took a neat side-step from Antonio Valencia (which is funny, ‘cus he doesn’t do that anymore) to consign the shirt to Albert Morgan’s sewing box for the foreseeable future. There […]

The cars Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona stars drive

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on July 9, 2013July 13, 2017Posted in FunTagged AC Milan, Ashley Cole, Barcelona, Carlos Tevez, Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Galatasaray, Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi, Manchester United, Mario Balotelli, Nani, Real Madrid, Thierry Henry, Tottenham Hotspur, Wayne Rooney

It’s no secret that the lads in the top flight of football are earning an absolute fortune, but once they have finished buying women, houses with swimming pools, pedicures for their wives’ Chihuahuas and more women, believe it or not, but they often still have enough left over for some pretty fancy cars. British used […]

PICTURE: Just how many players have kissed Manchester United’s badge?

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on May 6, 2013April 18, 2013Posted in Fun, Premier LeagueTagged Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez, Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Nani, Ravel Morrison, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Shinji Kagawa, Wayne Rooney1 Comment

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Nani, Michael Carrick, Danny Welbeck, Ravel Morrison, Javier Hernandez and Shinji Kagawa have all kissed Manchester United’s badge over recent years.

Did Newcastle honestly expect a McManaman ban?

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on March 20, 2013July 11, 2017Posted in Premier League, RantsTagged Callum McManaman, James McCarthy, Jamie Carragher, Massadio Haïdara, Nani, Newcastle, Wayne Rooney, Wigan10 Comments

The FA yesterday announced that Callum McManaman would not face an FA charge over his challenge on Massadio Haïdara at the weekend, following the daily replays and image stills in the media. Whilst some fans have expressed their outrage, the decision should have come as no surprise, as the FA aren’t about to break their own rules […]

Does Zaha arrival mean Nani is leaving Manchester United?

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on January 31, 2013January 31, 2013Posted in Premier LeagueTagged Manchester United, Nani, Wilfried Zaha1 Comment

With the recent purchase of Crystal Palace winger, Wilfried Zaha, many are considering that is a signal for the end of Nani’s run with United. His form has been erratic, his play inconsistent and with the rumors spreading that he’s been unwilling to sign a new contract in the past year, all signs point to […]

Nani fills Manchester United’s scapegoat position

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on September 26, 2012November 26, 2012Posted in Premier LeagueTagged Manchester United, Nani15 Comments

Every club has its unsung heroes – players who are either unfairly criticised or simply under-appreciated. At bigger clubs where standards are permanently high, it’s very easy for a player to fall out of favour with impatient fans. Things are no different at Manchester United, particularly now that fans have an ever more vociferous online […]