Exclusive : United Legend Hill Shares ‘Heartbreak’ Of ‘Utter Chaos’ At Old Trafford
Manchester United’s capitulation at Anfield was heartbreaking for me as a former player. I hoped that the players would at least show some fight after the criticism they’ve been receiving, their poor performances and particularly with the memory of the defeat at Old Trafford to this team still…
Anfield Disgrace Was A Fitting Footnote For The Worst Post-War Manchester United Team
There used to be an attraction at Walt Disney World called ‘The Great Movie Ride’. Four carts bound together, each holding around twenty people, would be driven around a track by a host who would talk about the movies. During the ride you would lurch from one dangerous…
Things can only get better for Manchester United
If you’re reading this and you’re a Manchester United fan then I’ve got some good news for you. It’s basically the title of this piece. As United plodded their way through the dismal 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park on Saturday, most of us were left scratching our heads.…
Exclusive : United Legend Praises ‘Fantastic’ Ten Hag Ahead Of Imminent Appointment
Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy has praised the coach who will reportedly, imminently, be appointed new manager at Old Trafford as ‘fantastic’. Erik Ten Hag has emerged as the leading candidate for the job and there is some speculation that the appointment might even be announced before the…
Reaction and Player Ratings : Manchester United 1-1 Leicester
It’s been a tumultuous couple of weeks even without a game to perform an autopsy on; Harry Maguire’s treatment by England fans, the heavily-speculated managerial interview(s), transfer speculation, and a new contract handed to a player while the club is still under the guide of an interim manager.…
Something is rotten in the state of Manchester United
“Playing performance doesn’t really have a meaningful impact on what we can do on the commercial side of the business,” Ed Woodward said in May 2018, a time we recognise as right at the start of Jose Mourinho’s tailspin. Almost four years on, as Deloitte published their ‘richest…
Reaction and Player Ratings : Manchester United 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Manchester United are out of the Champions League after another abject Old Trafford defeat, this time against a resolute Atletico Madrid who enjoyed exhibiting their unique variety of gamesmanship. Ralf Rangnick’s side put on one of their familiar performances, with a strong first half but a frustrating second,…
Exclusive : Frank O’Farrell made My Dream Come True, Says United Legend
Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy has paid tribute to his former manager Frank O’Farrell, who has passed away aged 94. O’Farrell was manager at Old Trafford from June 1971 to December 1972. “It’s very sad news,” McIlroy told TalkOfTheDevils. “He gave me my debut in 1971 and I’ll…
Reaction and Player Ratings : Manchester City 4-1 Manchester United
Manchester United suffered a shameful surrender in the derby as City showed their quality which was much greater. Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both scored twice; United equalised from 1-0 through Jadon Sancho but their second half performance was as pitiful as anything ever served up by…
Exclusive : Meulensteen “United Must Press High To Get Result Against City”
Former Manchester United coach René Meulensteen says that his old team must adapt their style if they are to get a positive result in the Manchester derby tomorrow. Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had a good record against Pep Guardiola, recording some famous wins, but the 2-0 defeat…