On this week’s podcast Julien and Jonno discuss Sir Alex’s retirement and what it means for the Premier League, Mancini’s inglorious sacking, Rooney’s transfer request and, of course, the match results from the penultimate match day of the season!
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That Red Devil On Your Shoulder: Cristiano Ronaldo, We Meet Again
Almost five years on since Manchester United received that record annihilating cheque for Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s now for the first time facing his old club in the Champions League. Clash of the titans and clash of top managers, both with that trophy set firmly in their sights.
Time For Change: Giggs, the Back Four, and Stubborn Manchester United
Before I get started, I have to commend Tottenham for their performance against United on the weekend, especially in the first half. They’re starting to click and really mesh together, adapting to AVB’s coaching style and looking like a proper threat again. The likes of Bale, Vertonghen, Lennon, and even ol’ Defoe upstaged United in their own home, and most importantly for the Red Devils, they (hopefully) opened the eyes of SAF and his team, elucidating which areas on the pitch need serious attention.
Sir Alex’s HOT TUB CONFESSIONS
Another year, another transfer season. All its suspense, surprises, and an ever increasing amount of ridiculous bullshit coming from football news outlets.
In an era of immense player entitlement, through which they have begun to gain a powerful grasp on the management of the clubs they supposedly represent, the 24-hour news cycle has given us fans the gift of non-stop, unsubstantiated claims of transfers, bids, and player malcontentment.
For a perfect example, let’s zoom the clock back a week: the Daily Mirror‘s “sources” claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson, while with his “pals”, was bragging about how he was very confident of signing Robin van Persie to the red side of Manchester. That was, and remains, the central piece of evidence for that particular piece of outstanding reporting.
The Spot Kick 