Tag Archives: manchester united
Remembering Gary Neville
Gary Neville has announced his retirement from football. The Manchester United right back played 602 games in 16 seasons with the Red Devils. He won the Champions League, eight Premier League trophies, three FA Cups, two League Cups, the Intercontinental … Continue reading
Filed under Premier League
The Bulgarian Question
It is damn near irresponsible to count out Manchester United this season, as they once again showed in their comeback away to Blackpool. But it is within the realm of reality to question whether their Number 9, Dimitar Berbatov, will maintain … Continue reading
Filed under Premier League
The Weekend 10: Things Get Dioufy
1) West Ham Bad Decision #1: There’s a prevalent theory that Wayne Bridge is terrible when playing on good teams… but great when he plays on mediocre team. That theory was rubbished on Saturday. Best 90-thousand pounds/week they ever spent… … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, MLS, World Cup
Swings and Roundabouts
Back in my university days, when I was a virile young rapscallion looking to meet as many women as possible, my friends and I would watch each crop of First-Year students as they arrived on campus, assessing the young ladies for — let’s say — possibilities. … Continue reading
Filed under Championship, English Football, Premier League
What’s so super about it, anyway?
The inappropriately-named MLS Super Draft is a tough place to generate super results, especially when all your picks are outside the top 25. With that in mind, Sportsnet.ca’s RJ will weigh in Sunday with his thoughts on TFC’s draft day … Continue reading
Filed under MLS, Premier League
Leeds, Ipswich long for Red Letter Days
Rewind 10 years to May 2001. Manchester United had just won their English third league title in a row. It was the first time a single manager — Sir Alex Ferguson — managed the feat. Arsenal came in second, pipping Liverpool … Continue reading
Filed under Carling Cup, Champions League, FA Cup
10 Things I Learned This Weekend
1) Firing your manager before your team faces the defending champions and cup holders = stupid. Chelsea 7-0 Ipswich Town. 2) Firing your manager before your side faces the team that ripped the World Club Champions a new one = also not smart. … Continue reading
Filed under FA Cup, Premier League
Not Total Football, more total makeover
A big welcome this weekend to a new voice for At The Rails. Ryan Johnston has done plenty of TFC coverage and other soccer reporting for Sportsnet.ca in recent years. He’s here to blog about Toronto’s Reds, his beloved Red … Continue reading
Filed under MLS
