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Manchester United’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Anderlecht on Thursday came at some cost to manager José Mourinho. He suffered injuries to two of his key players, which may cost them as they try to negotiate two different paths back into the Champions League. Top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimović has been ruled out for the season, and […] READ MORE
Several British players have tried their luck on the continent throughout the years, with varying degrees of success. Whatever their situation, however, few can claim to have a story quite like that of Scottish midfielder Paul Lambert. The story of how he went from an almost unheard of player, to a vital cog in a […] READ MORE
As the last eight teams in this season’s Champions League prepare to do battle, one of the quarter-final ties sees Borussia Dortmund face Monaco. The Bundesliga side won the trophy twenty years ago, shocking the holders Juventus by beating them 3-1 in Munich. It was a classic tale of the underdog prevailing, but the Germans […] READ MORE
This season will see the 25th European Champions crowned since the group stage was added to the competition in 1992. Eight teams remain in the tournament, all of whom dream of following in the footsteps of so many legends who have lifted the giant trophy. Gianluigi Buffon is one such player, as despite having played […] READ MORE
For the past 25 years, the European Cup has featured a group stage, gradually evolving from merely a knockout tournament into the competition we know today. The best players on the planet compete to be Europe’s best every single season, but it hasn’t always been like that. Up until 1997, the only way to have […] READ MORE
The 2018 World Cup qualifiers are once again underway all across the globe. Fans of many countries will be dreaming of cheering their nation on in Russia next year. At present, there is one country who are usually an ever present, who are by no means certain of qualifying. Argentina were losing finalists in Brazil […] READ MORE
It is quite unusual for Forgotten Idols to feature a player who has only recently retired. It seems, however, very apt for a man who was once the world’s most expensive teenager. Little more than Fifteen years ago, it seemed that Barcelona had unearthed a gem in Javier Saviola. This very same player, who Lionel […] READ MORE
Manchester United academy product Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has found himself in limbo recently. On a season long-loan at Wolves, a move which was supposed to help his progression, it has slowly turned into a nightmare. In stark contrast to this time last year, he has not played a first team game for more than four months. […] READ MORE
This week sees the resumption of the Europa League, with José Mourinho taking his troops to Russia to face FC Rostov. Often seen as the “poor relation” to the Champions League, it is the only cup missing from Manchester United’s trophy cabinet. The main reason for this would be that, for most of the last […] READ MORE
It was announced on Thursday that Premier League champions Leicester City had relieved Claudio Ranieri of his duties as manager. The decision seems to have divided the world of football, with many neutrals siding with the Italian. The consensus seems to be that, based on what he did last season, he should have been kept […] READ MORE
Philip is the owner and administrator of the unofficial Manchester United quiz website Ultimate United (www.ultimateunited.co.uk). He is an avid Manchester United fan, having supported the club for more than thirty years.
Philip has been writing for Last Word on Sports since December 2015, covering English and European football.