Manchester City have concluded two new sponsorship deals. The partnerships are with London-based tailor and shirtmaker TM Lewin, which has become its official formal wear partner, and with Malaysian group QNet. The TM Lewin deal is for two years and will see the league champions suppied with bespoke suits, shirts and ties to be worn […]
Worrying times for Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, LEYTON ORIENT 3 Back-to-back home defeats by three-goal margins is a worry for Oldham Athletic. The latest loss against Leyton Orient came four days after they were knocked out of the Capital One Cup by Championship club Middlesbrough. And already fans are voicing their concern with many believing another long, hard winter […]
Dutch disappointment for van Gaal as Manchester United lose opener
MANCHESTER UNITED 1, SWANSEA CITY 2 It was a terrible start for new manager Louis van Gaal who expressed his “disappointment” as Manchester United lost at home on the opening day of the season for the first time since 1972. Swansea City recorded their first-ever league win at Old Trafford on a day when Dutchman […]
Capital One Cup knockout blow for Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic crashed out of the Capital One Cup following a 3-0 home defeat by Middlesbrough. The Championship club was far too strong and classy for Latics who saw their hopes of a lucrative run quickly end following their first-round exit. There could be no complaints as Latics were outplayed, outfought and outmanoeuvred by their opponents […]
Fellaini turns jeers to cheers for Manchester United
MAN UNITED 2, VALENCIA 1 An injury-time goal from Manchester United substitute Marouane Fellaini handed Louis van Gaal victory on his Old Trafford bow. Only seconds remained of the final pre-season workout against Spanish side Valencia remained when Fellaini struck the decisive goal to turn jeers to cheers. Fellaini, introduced with 14 minutes left, was […]