Real life Roy of the Rovers tale in Salford as Libya-born star signs for Man United
Sadiq El Fitouri who, despite only having made his debut for Salford City three weeks ago, has just signed for Manchester United.
Cheltenham… better than Man Utd? FA Cup struggles mocked by League Two club
Manchester United are not used to being the butt of a joke, but after their dour 0-0 FA Cup draw against Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town fans have jumped at the chance to poke fun with a billboard.
All I need is Roo: Van Gaal prepares for loss of two Manchester United captains
The Dutchman raised eyebrows upon announcing he had three captains, but this weekend only Wayne Rooney will be available as Michael Carrick prepares for a month on the sidelines.
‘The lads have done the club credit’: Hill proud of Rochdale despite FA Cup exit
Premier League Stoke City ran out 4-1 winners at Spotland Stadium thanks to goals from Bojan Krkic, Stephen Ireland, Victor Moses and Jonathan Walters, with Rhys Bennett notching for the League One hosts.
Tuesday Team Talk: Man Utd gifted transfer edge after FA Cup’s 90 minutes of madness
Two decades after Eric Cantona’s kung fu kick, United looked set for another disappointment after League Two Cambridge United held on to force an FA Cup replay but come Saturday afternoon and the Red Devils were the highest-placed team left in the competition.
Van Gaal welcomes Man Utd FA Cup replay after shock Cambridge stalemate
Dutchman Van Gaal, who has admitted the Premier League title may be beyond his side, feels the competition is his best chance of silverware this season.
Money Talks: Cambridge coach warns players off Man Utd FA Cup shirt-swap stunt
The manager also warned players, including ex-United Premier League winner Luke Chadwick, that they will be shirtless if they attempt to make a half-time swap.
Brrrrrave Man Utd fans are Premier League’s THIRD most likely to risk hypothermia
A poll by bookmaker William Hill to identify the most ‘weather hardened fans’ gave United 23% of the vote – not surprisingly coming behind the Premier League’s two North-East sides Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Top ambition: Man Utd rise to second behind Real Madrid in Deloitte football rich list
Three-times European champions United rose two places to second in the 2015 annual Deloitte Football Money League report published yesterday.
Van Gaal has no worries over Falcao or Man Utd defence as Red Devils stay fourth
Colombian striker Falcao missed a hatful of gilt-edged opportunities on Saturday afternoon as United stayed in the top four, a point above Arsenal who turned over champions Manchester City.
She’s a keeper… girlfriend of Man Utd goalie De Gea set for Eurovision bow
De Gea has been in blistering form this term and now his partner Edurne Garcia is set to represent Spain at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in May.