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The Diamond

25 January 2024 - 17:21

he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles.

Class Of '92 Plot Salford Revolution

02 March 2014 - 15:50

Four of Manchester United's youth team graduates were spotted watching Salford City FC on Saturday afternoon. Ryan Giggs, Paul Schools, Nicky Butt and Gary Neville were part of the 175 there to witness Curzon Ashton's 2-0 win over Salford, thus increasing substantial speculation Giggs and Neville are preparing a takeover bid. Talks with the club's current board are believed to have taken place last month.

Giggs celebrates milestone

09 March 2011 - 14:32

By taking to the field at Anfield on Sunday, Ryan Giggs officially became Manchester United's most dedicated servant, overtaking the great Sir Bobby Charlton's record of club appearances. That he did it from the first whistle to the last, even crossing for Javier Hernandez's consolation goal is even more impressive – and only goes to show that the Welsh Wizard is far from being finished.

Newcastle bring back Kinnear

15 July 2009 - 06:16

The Newcastle United management has ditched Alan Shearer and is set to bring back Joe Kinnear as the new boss today. This decision is certain to infuriate the already angry Newcastle United fans who had backed Shearer to lead them.

Owen: contract talks are stalled

07 December 2008 - 15:44

Michael Owen has revealed his talks are going fine; but they have temporarily stalled due to the unsettled state the club appears to be in. Chairman Mike Ashley is desperate to sell the club, and is looking for a new buyer, meanwhile Michael Owen has admitted that many are unsettled.

Blues push United all the way

05 May 2008 - 20:01

Chelsea's 2-0 win over Newcastle means that the title will be decided on the last day of the season. Goals from Ballack and Malouda were enough to clinch a deserved victory.

Butt wants to play on

04 May 2008 - 09:01

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt wants to play on for another few seasons after helping the Toon secure Premiership survival this year. Butt has one more year on his contract.

Newcastle thrash Spurs

31 March 2008 - 22:22

Tottenham 1-4 Newcastle United A re-discovered Newcastle United rout Spurs away from home and grab their first back to back win since December, this will help them stay in the Premier League.

Butt rallies Newcastle players

09 March 2008 - 10:47

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has called on all the players at the Toon to round up and mount a late surge to help lift the club clear of the relegation zone after going 11 games without a win.

Arsenal back at the summit

29 January 2008 - 21:45

Arsenal have regained top spot in the Premiership for 24 hours at least with a comfortable 3-0 victory over poor Newcastle. Goals from Adebayor, Flamini and Fabregas were enough to see off Newcastle by 3-0 for the second time in three days.



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