In a summer of transition at Old Trafford Last Word on Sports looks back at Manchester United's Post European Championship Signings READ MORE
Tag: Sir Bobby Charlton
Anthony Martial Scores Manchester United Millennial
Sunday was a joyous day for anyone who supports Manchester United, and for many important reasons. The club honored club legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, by renaming a section of the stands after him, United gained three points off a strong Everton side to stay within reach of Champions League qualification for next campaign, and youngster […] READ MORE
The Jimmy Murphy Stand Debate
A tribute to Manchester United's legendary assistant manager and the ongoing debate to rename K Stand as the Jimmy Murphy Stand. READ MORE
Wayne Rooney Revival Key to United Success
Yet another game came and went where Wayne Rooney was able to add a goal to his name, bringing his tally to eight for the season and just five short of breaking the Manchester United record of 249 goals, set by Sir Bobby Charlton. Wayne Rooney Revival Key to United Success The numbers look good, […] READ MORE
Rooney, Charlton and tales of Strikers
This is a tale of three England strikers – after Wayne Rooney finally eclipsed the age old England goalscoring record set by Bobby Charlton. Just in case you hadn’t heard about it… Charlton’s record was established in 1968, when 2001: A Space Odyssey was the big cinema box office hit, West Bromwich Albion had beaten Everton […] READ MORE
Rooney Hits 50, yet English Cynicism Remains Rife
When Wayne Rooney hits 50 England goals you hardly expect the English faithful to get overexcited. A warm round of applause and reluctant praise seemed the most many cynics could muster, yet this milestone is the most elusive any player could ever aspire to reach. Just why is it that England fans seem so fearful […] READ MORE
