By Chris Wright

All things must pass an apt epitaph for the career of a man who used the ball like Paul Scholes did in his pomp, a midfield hub that could ping a zephyr-like pass across the width of a crowded football pitch and land it on a pound coin 99 times out of 100.

By Chris Wright

All things must pass an apt epitaph for the career of a man who used the ball like Paul Scholes did in his pomp, a midfield hub that could ping a zephyr-like pass across the width of a crowded football pitch and land it on a pound coin 99 times out of 100.

Gary Lineker is one of the players that I admire very much, not just for his great scoring ability and elegant finish, but much more for his attitude in general on the pitch and outside it as well. In 1990 he was awarded FIFA fair play award as he was never had a red or yellow card in his career. By 1990, he was already a hot target for defenders boots and elbows.

Liverpool 1 Man United 3, January 30, 1960

You've got to love the Scousers. When Liverpool were drawn at home to Manchester United in the 4th round of the FA Cup in January 1960 it was immediately declared an all-ticket match, naturally enough as United had already attracted the two largest league attendances of the season, despite being in the bottom half of the table.

"You have to respect Sir Alex's achievements at United though, don't you?"

Well no, not at all actually. I can't understand why any normal person wouldn't hate the scum. They represent everything that has been wrong with English football since 1990. The evil empire, and not a football club, but a Chinese tourist's idea of what a football club is like.

Super Star title in the world of football should not be used a lot, and in my opinion, should be given very conservatively with players such as Platini, Cruyff, Zidane, Ronaldo1, Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton .......
Messi at the age of 23, going to another country for the intention of playing against their team, but then missing the game because of light injury, and still ending up by a hero, with so many people asking for his autograph.

There was a tiny, insignificant incident in one of the first matches I saw George Best play for Manchester United that has always haunted me, in some ways more than than the many moments of genius I witnessed in his brilliant subsequent career.It occured in March 1964 against Fulham as United were desperately trying to keep alive a faltering campaign to win the league title, having recently unexpectedly lost both a Cup Winners Cup quarter final against Sporting Lisbon and an FA Cup semi-final against West Ham in successive matches.

There was a tiny, insignificant incident in one of the first matches I saw George Best play for Manchester United that has always haunted me, in some ways more than than the many moments of genius I witnessed in his brilliant subsequent career.It occured in March 1964 against Fulham as United were desperately trying to keep alive a faltering campaign to win the league title, having recently unexpectedly lost both a Cup Winners Cup quarter final against Sporting Lisbon and an FA Cup semi-final against West Ham in successive matches.

Here's a look at the MNT in England feature 'Tim Howard's Keepsakes':
What was striking about Tim's media room - beyond that he has Galaga and Donkey Kong, which is awesome - is that you could tell how much thought he had put into it. He is clearly a considered man, and you can see the appreciation and respect that he has for other's talents and achievements.

Liverpool joined the grand coalition attacking Manchester City's £400m sponsorship deal with Etihad, with managing director Ian Ayre saying yesterday that Uefa should investigate whether it is an illegal deal under its financial fair play regulations.
Speaking in Kuala Lumpur -- where on Monday Arsene Wenger accused City of "financial doping" -- Ayre suggested that the 10-year sponsorship agreement with Etihad may be an illegal 'related-party' deal, which financial fair play specifically outlaws.

What caught my attention recently is the name of the stadium that is hosting a game that I am watching at the moment of Peru vs. Colombia game in Cordoba Province, it is Mario Kempes Stadium.
I thought that it is very interesting and a great way of honoring the legendary players by naming stadiums after them, may be more touching than building a statue like Eusebio or giving "Sir" title like that of Bobby Charlton or Alex Ferguson.

Tras su inauguración en Pachuca, México, el Salón de la Fama del Futbol Nacional e Internacional tuvo este martes 16 de agosto su primer gran evento con la "Primera Selección de Investidos" que reunió a grandes personalidades de los ámbitos futbolístico, periodístico y empresarial para deliberar y seleccionar durante un lapso aproximado de 3 horas sobre los 30 futbolistas históricos del futbol nacional e internacional que merecían ser reconocidos en esta primera generación.

We all understand that agents, and indeed all middle people, are leeches on the sport of football, grabbing their inflated percentages while skirting between the black and grey markets, bribing and threatening people and corrupting the game.
They force players to adhere to certain match data as basic sabermetrics measures the obvious, they enter into third party arrangements and other forms of disguised dual ownership of players to confuse both the footballing authorities and the tax regime, they control aspects of the media sometimes psychopathically so, and many persuade players to underperform so that insider gambles may be achieved on what the fan thinks is an authentic football match.

The only thing that matters in the North East this weekend

This weekend will see the Wear-Tyne derby as Sunderland and Newcastle look to grab local bragging rights once again. The last derby game, at St. James' Park, ended up with Sunderland on the end of a 5-1 drubbing and although that was considered one of the most anticipated derby games in recent seasons, Sunday's game should be just as heated for much different reasons.

By Ollie Irish

You can see here why United were so keen to poach Pogba from Le Havre. The French teenager, discovered in a kickabout in the ghettos of northern Paris, looks a special talent and whilst he won't feature in United's first team this season, I expect him to step up in 2011-12.

Every single player who has won the Ballon d'Or from the English league has played for Manchester United.

Winners
1956: Stanley Matthews (Blackpool at the time)
1964: Denis Law
1966: Bobby Charlton
1968: George Best
2001: Michael Owen (Liverpool at the time)
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo

Matthews was a war time guest player for United whilst Owen is a current United player.

I must first make a confession. Although I am a Manchester United fan I have a soft spot for Tottenham Hotspur.You see, I worked in London and lived in Tottenham High Road about half a mile away from the Spurs ground.For many years I would be found at White Hart Lane watching the stars of the day. I saw Manchester United with Sir Matt Busby arrive, with Bobby Charlton, George Best, Dennis Law (My

Perhaps more than any other club, Manchester United has been blessed with many leaders over the years. Not all of them were club captains but legends like Bill Foulkes, Bobby Charlton, Martin Buchan,...
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Harry Redknapp has criticised criticised Wayne Rooney for swearing after scoring a hattrick against West Ham.

"I don't know why he did that," said Redknapp. "I don't remember Bobby Charlton doing that when he used to smack goals into the top corner from 35 yards. Why do these young players have to be so angry with the world?

My mind suddenly went back to the sixties with images of George Best, Brian Kidd, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and John Aston terrorising opposition defences with a frightening array of fire power. It...
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They sure don't make them like Billy Foulkes anymore – although I must admit that current Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic comes from the same mould. The clubs official website says of the...
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A tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson's 2010/11 "non-vintage" squad
High point: Wayne Rooney's bicycle winner in the 78th minute of the Manchester Derby
Honorable mention: 24 match unbeaten streak in the Premier League
Honorable mention: 4-1 record vs.

Landon Donovan will not hug you like this, Davy On Tuesday, a not-nearly-capacity Old Trafford crowd was treated to Gary Neville's testimonial game, a meaningless friendly against Juventus that ended in a 2-1 loss for the homestanding Red Devils. For everybody except the smirking (and seemingly oblivious) Bobby Charlton, Nobby Stiles and the obviously amused Sir Alex, the game was an excuse to

Wembley was a happy hunting ground for Man Utd in their first Champions League victory in 1968 when they beat Benfica, 4-1. Bobby Charlton with a brace, George Best, and Brian Kidd scored for Utd while Graca pegged one back for the Portugese giants.

Best was a thorn dazzling with his footwork and Charlton was a sublime finisher.

In a smoky, wood-panelled boardroom, Welshman Jimmy Murphy portrayed by David Tennant in the BBC's new dramatisation of Munich, United hears the words "For the time being we are going to shut down Manchester United Football Club."

It's only days after Munich.

In a smoky, wood-panelled boardroom, Welshman Jimmy Murphy portrayed by David Tennant in the BBC's new dramatisation of Munich, United hears the words "For the time being we are going to shut down Manchester United Football Club."

It's only days after Munich.

If there's a bigger name in the history of English football I'm yet to hear it. Legends like Bobby Moore, Sir Stanley Matthews, Tom Finney, Sir Alf Ramsey and many others are all genuine contenders...
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Andy Cole 53'. Barcelona 3-3 Manchester United, Champions League fifth round group phase 1998/99.

Great goals always stand the test of time. The initial feeling of awe and ecstasy they induce, not to mention the artistic brilliance that make them unique, mean that they can never be replicated.

17.08.2011 - Leyenda viva del Manchester United y caballero del imperio británico, (Sir) Bobby Charlton baila al ritmo de Beyoncé junto a Michael Vaughan (jugador de cricket) en el marco de un acto benéfico en la ciudad de Manchester.
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24.08.2011 - Inaugurado el pasado 9 de julio (2011) en Pachuca (Parque David Ben Gurión, México), el Salón de la Fama del Fútbol ya eligió la primera generación de leyendas "investidas" que merecen forman parte.
Cuarenta periodistas mexicanos y extranjeros deliberaron (a puertas cerradas 16.

Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to claims by Benfica coach, Jorge Jesus, that Wayne Rooney plays like a Brazilian or an Argentinian, by suggesting that whilst he is typically British, he is similar to Pele.

"I think he's a typical British player," said Ferguson. "There have been British players over the last few years, maybe for the last decades, who have similar great qualities that make them great players, whether it's a Gascoigne, George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law.

Just came across this great deal at Top Corner Designs.
Buy any three Legends T-Shirts and get a fourth free or buy just one for as little as £10, price range varies.
Some of the most popular T-Shirts are that of Maradona, Pele, George Best, Bobby Charlton and Johan Cruyff but to name just a few.

Got Not Got Extract 5: When Jackie Charlton came round to play at brother Bobby's – video special!

New book Got Not Got: The A-Z Of Lost Football Cultures, Treasures And Pleasures, by MirrorFootball contributors Derek Hammond and Gary Silke, is released later this month.

Got Not Got Extract 5: When Jackie Charlton came round to play at brother Bobby's – video special!

New book Got Not Got: The A-Z Of Lost Football Cultures, Treasures And Pleasures, by MirrorFootball contributors Derek Hammond and Gary Silke, is released later this month.

Got Not Got Extract 5: When Jackie Charlton came round to play at brother Bobby's – video special!

New book Got Not Got: The A-Z Of Lost Football Cultures, Treasures And Pleasures, by MirrorFootball contributors Derek Hammond and Gary Silke, is released later this month.

Got Not Got Extract 5: When Jackie Charlton came round to play at brother Bobby's – video special!

New book Got Not Got: The A-Z Of Lost Football Cultures, Treasures And Pleasures, by MirrorFootball contributors Derek Hammond and Gary Silke, is released later this month.

Got Not Got Extract 5: When Jackie Charlton came round to play at brother Bobby's – video special!

New book Got Not Got: The A-Z Of Lost Football Cultures, Treasures And Pleasures, by MirrorFootball contributors Derek Hammond and Gary Silke, is released later this month.

Ep.11 Why Always Me? by Off The Post on Mixcloud Bobby Charlton, Eamonn Holmes, Mick Hucknall, Howard Webb: your boys took a hell of a beating! Also getting royally spanked are journalistic standards as the OTP ride into the derby battle with a torrent of inane observation: yes, that was a shocking scoreline, but how [.

Sir Alex Ferguson cumple 25 años como técnico de Manchester United el domingo, y comienza su segundo cuarto de siglo con el mismo entusiasmo con el que inició el primero.Ferguson es el entrenador más exitoso en la historia del fútbol británico con 27 títulos importantes, pero lo realmente notable es su capacidad para adaptarse a los tiempos y cambiar su forma de jugar.

Michael Vaughan is the England cricket captain, and he was able to Thursday night's function at Old Trafford to celebrate 25 years of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United.
Vaughan wrote of the lessons learned from the Manchester United manager.
It was a huge honour for me to be in that room, filled with the great players of the last quarter century and beyond.