Richie Wellens has been appointed Oldham Athletic manager after a successful spell as interim boss. The 37-year-old transformed the fortunes of the club in his five matches in charge to earn a two-year contract. Wellens, who had a coaching role at the club, took over a team that had picked up only four points from […]
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Stuart Mathieson bows out after 22 years reporting Manchester United
Stuart Mathieson penned his last Manchester United match report in today’s Premier League win against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Mathieson is taking early retirement from his post covering the Reds for the Manchester Evening News for the past 22 years. It was back in 1995 that Mathieson succeeded the legendary David Meek who began […]
Record-breaking Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to rescue a point for Manchester United in added time at Stoke with a stunning free kick
STOKE CITY 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Juan Mata own goal cancelled out by stunning Wayne Rooney free kick in injury time Rooney’s goal is his 250th for Manchester United, 1 clear of Sir Bobby Charlton, and makes him United’s all-time top goalscorer. Wayne Rooney came off the bench and notched up goal number 250 for […]
Manchester United celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson’s 75th birthday with a late double to beat Middlesbrough
MANCHESTER UNITED 2, MIDDLESBROUGH 1 Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial hit the woodwork Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal ruled out for high boot, he stays on 50 goals for 2016 Grant Leadbitter scores for Middlesbrough in the 67th minute Anthony Martial equalises in 85th minute Paul Pogba wins it for United in the 86th minute Two late goals by […]
Ryan Giggs confirms Manchester United departure
Assistant manager makes Manchester United exit after 29 years at the club Ryan Giggs has confirmed his departure from Manchester United to pursue a job in football management. Ryan Giggs is leaving #mufc to pursue his desire to be a manager. Statement: https://t.co/vyDUFSuArC #GiggsLegend pic.twitter.com/VlmbMGWhQg — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 2, 2016 The Welshman departs after 29 […]