FIVE Manchester United Players Who Should Get The Axe

When a new manager arrives at a club, they will often make bold statements to show the world that they mean business and that they will do things their way. This fires up the fans as well as the players because they want to see a manager who shows passion. However, it can also be quite a scary situation for the players, as sometimes the manager will come in and claim they will sell all of the flops. Unfortunately for Manchester United, they have quite a few.

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Top 5: Best Central Midfielders In Premier League History - Includes Manchester United Pair

Over the years the Premier League has witnessed some good players, some awful players and some downright amazing players. Many have thrilled us, but who have been the best?

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3 reasons why England fans should not get their hopes up this summer

The England national team has a chequered history in major tournaments like no other. If, like myself, you are someone in their twenties, or perhaps older, you will have fond memories of the England team in terrible kits and a genuine heart breaking pain at their completely unexpected departure from whatever tournament it was.

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100 England Caps For Frank Lampard - A Look At The Chelsea Midfielder's International Career

An effective midfielder is said to be one who can tackle, pass and score goals.  Although England have not had too many in recent years, they do have one who is about to receive his 100^th cap. 

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Should Newcastle be worried about losing midfielder? Paris Saint-Germain lurk (Video)

Laurent Blanc has declared his admiration of Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye publicly, to the ire of Alan Pardew, his manager. Squawking like a hen over chicks that a circling hawk has its eye on, Pardew termed the newly-signed PSG gaffer’s remarks ‘disrespectful’.

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The problem with England's youth ranks (Video)

First we witnessed the terrible performances of the U21's at the European Championships, with even their manager criticising how they had played, before the U20's attempted to salvage some pride at the World Cup.

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Is one striker now better than two? Food for thought

Last week we were treated to a trip down memory lane during the inaugural Manchester United Legends’ Cup Final which pitted Real Madrid’s and the Red Devils’ stars of yesteryears against each other

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Paul Scholes - He Scored Goals - Top 5 (Video)

With Premier League legend Paul Scholes retiring from football

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Why Eric Cantona will always be an Old Trafford king (video)

Before the heady days of Cristiano Ronaldo, or even David Beckham was something more artistic, and undoubtedly more than a bit insane. That something was Eric Cantona.The number 7 shirt has always been an iconic one for Man United, and his footballing abilities lit up the league, when he wasn't embroiled in controversy. In many ways he is a pre-cursor to the likes of Luis Suarez.

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Paul Scholes: the Ginger Ninja (Video)

In all the hullabaloo following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement it has been forgotten that one of his most loyal servants, Paul Scholes, announced his (second) retirement.

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Discuss: Are modern advances stunting our national team's growth?

 

England coach Gary Neville recently joined national manager Roy Hodgson in bemoaning the fact that young English players aren’t getting the chance to make their breakthrough into Premier League teams.

Both were specific in blaming the influx of foreign players for

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Paul Scholes' final farewell

Whilst Sir Alex Ferguson has taken all of the headlines regarding his impending retirement as manager of Manchester United, another man is also about to call time upon his Old Trafford career. Quiet, media shy and always keen to avoid the spotlight; Paul Scholes is the third highest appearance holder at the club and has blossomed into one of the finest midfielders in the world under the tutelage of his boss. Now he is set to bow out in just the way he would want; without a lot of fuss made over him and with a Premier League medal to add to his impressive collection.

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Manchester United set eyes on Juventus star

It is widely believed that Manchester United need investment in their midfield, a view that has been pretty persistent for a vast number of years so much so that it has almost become a broken record.

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Spirited to Sophisticated

English players have been criticised in recent history for lacking in creativity. As a football nation, being ‘Spirited’ seems to be our greatest achievement.

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Paul Scholes top 5 goals - videos

Paul Scholes - A player inundated with such natural technical ability and awareness that the moment the ball arrives to his feet not only could he tell you precisely where every player was positioned on the pitch, but he could pick each and every one of them out with ease.

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