REDLYUNITED: December 2015

Thursday, 31 December 2015

50 famous Sir Alex Ferguson quotes: Happy birthday Sir Alex

Today is Sir Alex Ferguson’s birthday. A coach who has seen it all, done it all and won it all as far as club football is concern. Apart from being the most successful club football manager in England, Sir Alex Ferguson has also spoken and written some words that cannot be forgotten in the history of British and world football. Redlyunited brings you 50 of such words. 1. ‘‘I can’t believe...

The trio of Anthony Martial, Chris Smalling and Daley Blind have been nominated for the United player for the month of December. It's been a poor December for United as they were knocked out of the Champions League, and they could only manage two points from a total fifteen in the league. Martial scored two goals out of the four United scored in the month. He was united best attacking outlet. Smalling...

The former United striker has won the Bundesliga player of the month for the second time in a roll. He scored 5 times in the league in December and has scored 11 league goals and 19 goals in all competition since joining Bayer Leverkusen. It is the first time a Mexican will be winning the award back to back. Do you think Manchester United is regretting selling Chicharito? ...

Van Gaal promises United change in a month

Manchester United manager Van Gaal has pleaded for more time to change things at Old Trafford. United are without a win in their last eight matches, but were the better side in their last game against Chelsea and produced their best performance in a while. United hit the post twice and had two penalty appeals. Van Gaal believes his side were unlucky but has promised to change things in a month. Speaking...

Manchester United are preparing a bid in the region of £45m for Felipe Anderson reports the Daily Star. The Lazio star has scored four goals goals in ten league appearances for his team this season in all competition. He can play on both the right and left wing. Reports from Italy claims Madrid star James Rodriguez is top on the United wish list, but with Madrid not willing to sell their starman,...

Manchester United 0 - 0 Chelsea: Van Gaal will not resign

Manchester United staged an improved performance against Chelsea at Old Trafford, but the goalless stalemate has done little to secure the future of Van Gaal. The United manager seems to have lost the support of the fans as there were banners calling for José Mourinho to be hired as manager. Van Gaal after the boxing day defeat by Stoke said he may resign before the club fires him. But after seeing...

Manchester United end their four match losing streak with a boring barren goalless draw at Old Trafford. It was a much more improved performance from United, but they didn't do enough to break down a dogged Chelsea defence and were also lucky not to have conceded from the few half chances Chelsea created. It remains to be seen if manager Van Gaal will be given more time, or he would be shown the...

Starting XI: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Blind, Darmian, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Mata, Herrera, Martial, Rooney. ...

Manchester United could welcome two players back into the squad to face Chelsea. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has finished serving his three match ban and should be back in contention for a start. Defender Matteo Darmian could also be back in the team, after manager Van Gaal predicted that he could be back for the Chelsea clash. There were no new injuries in the game against Stoke, so United...

Manchester United host Chelsea in what could be a make or mar match for Van Gaal. The Dutchman is under intense pressure after his team's woeful recent performances. A defeat to rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford in the last match of the year could also be Van Gaal's last match as United manager. Redlyunited looks at the history and match facts relating to the tie. Five players have been sent off in...

Pep Guardiola has not finally decided on his future his agent has revealed. Bayern Munich have confirmed that the Spaniard will be leaving at the season, but Guardiola has not opened up on his future. This has led to rumors of a move to either of the Manchester clubs and Chelsea. His agent Josep Maria has claimed that a move to the Premier League is possible, but the Spaniard hasn't made up his mind. He...

Sky sports pundit Paul Merson has predicted a Chelsea victory against United at Old Trafford as both side meet on the 28 of December. United have lost their last four matches in the roll and a fifth straight defeat will most likely send manager Van Gaal out of the club. But Paul Merson believes Chelsea resurgence under new manager Guss Hidink will continue at Old Trafford. The blues will miss...

Chelsea manager Guss Hiddink has come to the rescue and defence of flopping United star Memphis Depay. The £31m from PSV was touted as one of the best youngest footballer of his age, when he joined United and was expected to provide the spark and flair for United on the wings. But the Dutchman has not been able to play and live up to expectations at Old Trafford. His howler back nodding against...

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has given Manchester United one or two reasons why they must strive to hire outgoing Bayern boss Pep Guardiola. The French legend played under the Spanish tactician at Barcelona and believes Guardiola has a plan to dominate the league while he puts a lasting legacy in his club that will continue long after he's gone. Henry wrote in his column in The Sun: "If I was...

The Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bid in the region of £40m to bring Manchester United goalkeeper David DeGea back to Spain. Daily Star is reporting that Madrid will make another audacious attempt to sign the 25 year old at the end of the season, after failing to land him last summer. It is reported that De Gea has a £36m buy out clause in his new contract and Madrid are ready...

Former Manchester United players Rio Ferdinand and Dwight Yorke have given their reactions to United's defeat to Stoke City on boxing day. The 2-0 defeat means United have lost their last four matches and are without a win in their last seven. The defeat further heightened pressure on manager Van Gaal, with fans calling for his sack. Former defender Ferdinand summed up his reaction in a tweet....

Chelsea star to miss United clash

Chelsea striker Diego Costa will miss the Chelsea star to miss United clash blues visit to Old Trafford. The striker picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in their last match against Watford, that rules him out of Chelsea's next game against United at Old Trafford. Chelsea drew the game 2 - 2, with the Spanish striker netting both goals. His absence would come as a welcomed development...

Manchester United slumped to another defeat at the Britannia, their fourth in a roll, and one that left them without a win in their last seven games. Prior to the match, manager Van Gaal declared the match a must win for United, but on the boxing day, United refused to throw enough punches. He had earlier worked out if his pre-match press conference, demanding an apology from the media, but after...

Stoke boss: United not strong without Rooney

Manchester United slumped to their fourth straight defeat in a roll at the Britannia, and Stoke manager Mark Hughes thinks United were weeker without captain Wayne Rooney in the starting eleven. Rooney's omission came as a surprise to some, but manager Van Gaal said benching the England's all time highest goal scorer was tactical. United were 2 - 0 down by the end of the first half, as the team...

Manchester United manager Van Gaal has hinted that he may quit before the club sacks him. The Dutchman has been in charge of the club for one of the worst footballing era at the club. The boxing day defeat by Stoke was United's fourth in a roll and the club has only raked in two points from a possible 15, something that last happened at the club in1961. Speaking to the media after the...

Manchester United lost their fourth game in a roll, and have not won a game in their last seven. Manager Van Gaal is facing the sack after his team shambolic and record breaking defeat to Stoke. Michael Carrick believes the players are still fully behind the embattled manager and sticking together is important. Speaking after the game, he said: "We gave ourselves too much to do again. It's a horrible...

Manchester United manager Van Gaal has said the decision to start striker Wayne Rooney from the bench was a tactical one. Speaking to the media just before the match, he was asked: Was it a tactical decision?(to start Rooney from the bench) Van Gaal replied: "Yes of course". United lost the match 2-0. More coming from the game... ...

Manchester United XI vs Stoke: De Gea, Young, Jones, Smalling, Blind; Fellaini, Carrick, Mata, Herrera, Memphis; MartialSubs: Romero, Borthwick-Jackson,McNair, Varela, Pereira, Schneiderlin,Rooney ...

Manchester United will not be welcoming any injured player back into the team ahead of the Stoke tie. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will sit out the tie as the last match of the three match suspension for elbowing West Ham's defender Reid. Defender Matteo Darmian will miss the match, as he recovers from his hamstring injury and manager Van Gaal has set the Chelsea tie for his return....

Sky sport's Paul Merson has predicted a Stoke City victory against Manchester United ahead of the boxing day match between both teams. The former Arsenal winger believes that United's recent defeats to newly promoted Bournemouth and Norwich means the best they can get at the Britannia is a draw. Speaking ahead of the tie, he said: "I can't remember a United run of form this bad in recent memory and...

Ahead of their boxing day clash with United, former United player now Stoke City manager has questioned the mentality of some United players in this phase of the club he described as a 'transition' period. United have lot three games in a roll, and are without a victory in their last six. They were also knocked out the Champions League, and manager Van Gaal future at the club is in doubt. Speaking...

Meet the two United players that made the Sky sports top 100 footballers for 2015

This week Skysports released a list of the top 100 footballers playing in the top five European leagues. After every game, WhoScored.com gives players competing in Europe's top five leagues a mark out of 10 based on a wide range of statistical data. Each player then gets an average score for 2015, and to qualify for this countdown, players must have made at least 20 league appearances. It's been a...

Without a win in their last six matches, every match for Manchester United looks like a final. And a boxing day trip to Stoke City beckons this year. This match may decide the future of United manager Louis Van Gaal, as a defeat or draw will likely further drop United on the table. Here are some match facts ahead of the tie. Manchester United have lost just one of the 21 Premier League games they...

The Old Trafford boss is optimistic that things can turn around for the club, while admitting that the club is experiencing a bad period and things must improve immediately. The Dutchman walked out of the press conference ahead of the boxing day tie with Stoke, after demanding an apology from the media. Manchester United are without a win in their last six matches, and have lost their last three matches...

The former United midfielder has said manager Van Gaal wasn't prepared for the media intensity at Old Trafford. The United manager was reported to have been sacked, when he hasn't, and has also faced intense criticism from the fans, ex-players and the media. His United side are winless in their last six, and have suffered three straight defeats. His style of play has also come under the microscope...

Manchester United star reveals he wants to be world best

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has revealed that his ultimate goal is to become the best player in the world. The winger joined United from Dutch side PSV, where he was their talisman last season, but has failed to match up with the expectations at Old Trafford. The 21 year old knows His ambition comes with a lot of pressure, but believes he's strong enough not to crack under such pressure. In...

Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian could be back in contention for selection for the game against Chelsea. The Italian suffered a hamstring injury in the Champions League game away to Wolfsburg, and has not played for the side since then. Van Gaal while providing an update on the injury situation at Old Trafford ahead of the boxing day tie with Stoke said: "I think Darmian shall come...

The dutch winger has revealed the two clubs he snubbed to join Manchester United. The former PSV player was one of the hottest players in European football last season, leading his Dutch team to the League with 22 goals and a number of spectacular performances. He attracted interest from a number of teams, but he chose United managed by fellow Dutchman Van Gaal. In an interview with Dutch newspaper...

Criticism from ex-players affecting Van Gaal: Former Liverpool star

Former Liverpool attacker Boudewijn Zenden believes Van Gaal's task at United has not been made any easier by the criticism he has received from the club's former players.

The Dutchman has come under intense criticism from some United legends such as Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand and others, for his playing pattern and tactics.

But Zenden has jumped to the defense of his fellow countryman.

"He has the crowd against him and there's pressure on him and the management."

"Ex-players having their say isn't making it any easier." He added.

Zenden, who is currently the assistant manager at Jong PSV has said only victories can save Van Gaal at United.

"But only wins can save him. The December games come thick and fast and can make or break a season."

United are winless in their last six games and have lost the last three, but Zenden says the United board are happy with Van Gaal.

"People at United are happy with Van Gaal and what he's doing behind the scenes." He added.

United travel to Stoke for their boxing day match, a must win for Van Gaal.

Stoke City will be without the duo of Peter Crouch and Geoff Cameron when United visit the Britannia on boxing day manager Mark Hughes has confirmed. Striker Peter Crouch has been out for about three weeks with a groin injury and is back in training, but not fit for the visit of United. "It's good to see Crouchy back amongst the group but he is going to need a full week's training before...

Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis has questioned Van Gaal's style and understanding of the game in England. Van Gaal's style of football is the conservative, possession based type of football, as opposed to the fast, and quick counter attacking football, embedded in the club's philosophy by Sir Alex Ferguson. United without a win in their last six matches, Van Gaal has come...

Arsene Wenger: Van Gaal deserves more time and respect

The gunners boss has criticized the way the media has been handling Van Gaal's pressure and case at United. The United boss was wrongly reported to have been sacked, and replaced by Mourinho, when no official statement came from neither the club nor the Portuguese. Speaking on the matter ahead of his weekend tie against Southampton Wenger said: "I think a lot has been made of it and there's no need...

Manchester United's capitain Wayne Rooney has made a rallying call to his teammates to improve their season. According to the Mirror, the meeting was only for the players. United have not won a match in their last six, and have slumped to three straight defeats. The team currently lies fifth on the table, and manager Van Gaal is under intense pressure. United travel to Stoke City on boxing...

Jorge Mendes, Mourinho's agent has said that Manchester United have not made contact or engage in contract talks with the former Chelsea manager. It has been widely circulated that Mourinho will replace Van Gaal at United and some reports went as far as saying the Portuguese has agreed a pay cut to in other to join United on a a five year deal. But Mendes has quashed reports of any talks...

Manchester United board meeting in London not about Van Gaal

Reports emerged earlier in the day that the United board led by vice chairman Ed Woodward was having a crucial meeting in London concerning the future of the club. However clearer reports after the meeting claims, the meeting was not about Van Gaal or his future. Manchester Evening News is reporting that the meeting was business related and matters concerning Van Gaal was not discussed. This...

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Anthony Martial should play more as a central striker, that Martial would be his number 9, if he was the coach. The young Frenchman was a surprise signing for United and was an instant hit in his first few games, scoring five goals and assisting three goals in his first nine games. But the striker experienced a drought of goals which coincided with Van Gaal moving...

Van Gaal must be facing one of his most difficult period as a coach. The Dutchman has not been sacked as United coach, but the media and fans have almost declared his position vacant. His playing methods and results have been one the worse United fans have witnessed in a while. No victory in their last six matches, three consecutive defeats, two of those to newly promoted teams in the Premier...

It's been a good season for the academy products at United as injury and other factors have brought a good number of them into the first team. One of the beneficiary of Van Gaal's faith in the academy is defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. The young defender has had his first team debut for United this season, and has gone on to start a game for the team. Van Gaal has played the youngster in...

Manchester United will increase the security around Van Gaal if he still remains United manager for the tie against Chelsea reports the Sun. The United manager was booed as he walked into the tunnel after the team 1-2 loss to Norwich over the weekend, with extra minders drafted to the dugout area in fear and and to control any physical assault. There were earlier reports that some fans wanted...

One of the minor criticism Van Gaal has faced from the fans, is that he never stands up to ginger or motivate his players during games, as most managers do on the touchline. The Dutchman will rather sit down and take notes during games. This hasn't gone well with some section of the fans, and with assistant manager Ryan Giggs standing up to give instructions to the players during the last few games, ...

The former United manager according to report would have a big say in what becomes of the future of Van Gaal at Old Trafford. The Scott, still widely respected by the owners, among the fans and board, have been meeting with vice-chairman Ed Woodward and former chief executive David Gill over Van Gaal's future. Van Gaal's future has been under intense scrutiny at United following a string of...