Fergie threatens Rooney over Beckham boot gag in United’s Xmas quiz

Wayne Rooney might not be getting a Christmas present from Sir Alex Ferguson this year after mocking his gaffer in the club’s annual quiz. United star Rooney was part of the players team that went head-to-head with the coaching staff. Rooney joined Ryan Giggs and Jonny Evans for the battle of the minds that was filmed at Old Trafford with the trio triumphant against Ferguson’s team, winning 40-29.

Tasked with giving clues to Giggs and Evans to guess the film title Bend It Like Beckham, Rooney initially struggled. But when pushed by Balding, he swept back some imaginary golden locks before pointing to Ferguson, pretending to kick a boot and then holding his eye. Leaving his team-mates slightly baffled, Rooney – struggling to stop laughing – then repeated the combination. (more…)

Gary Neville Testimonial: The Reunion of Class of ’92

Gary Alexander Neville (born 18 February 1975), England‘s most capped right-back and Manchester United‘s former club captain for five years finally hung up his boot and retires from the game senior debut for United in September 1992 against Torpedo Moscow in the UEFA Cup.

He comes from a rare breed of One-Club man having spend his entire playing career at Old Trafford and is the 2nd longest serving player in the squad behind Ryan Giggs. He made his international debut in 1995 and was first-choice right-back for club and country for more than ten years. (more…)

Man Utd to create History?

Yes, I’m a huge Man Utd fan, and no, I’m not jumping the gun here to say they’re going to win all 5 tournaments they are currently involved in. After all, the ball is round, anything could happen on the football pitch.

Watching Manchester United lift the Carling Cup do make me feel that they could lift all five trophies available to them this season. I’m sure even non Man Utd fans would like to see the potential history-making quintuple of trophies. Right?

Despite what Sir Alex says at Press Conferences and to the fans, his face told a different story, though, and there can be no question that the 67-year-old Scot has his sights on what would be the most remarkable achievement in European club football history. (more…)