The Sports Bank

Football. Soccer. Basketball. Gaming and Much More

manchester united football club

Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference

By

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had a significant interruption during his weekly press conference today. Since smartphones today can do almost anything that any other hand held electronic device can do, one journalist used his to record the session. Many journalists do it, it's quite common, but most make sure the ringer is off. It's also very rare that someone would … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Answers Phone Call in Midst of Press Conference

Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

By

Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to the annual defensive injury crisis in recent seasons, with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, and the da Silva brothers each on the sidelines for long periods. This season’s incarnation – hardly a surprise to anybody perusing the injury records of Sir Alex Ferguson’s defenders – has come a little earlier than normal, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester United Getting Hit Hard by Injuries at Defense

What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?

By

Manchester United's Michael Owen is known as one of the best strikers of his generation. In 1998, he became England's youngest player and goalscorer at the time. The 1998 World Cup made him a household name and he's the only player in history to ever have scored in four major tournaments for England. In international play, he is England's seventh most-capped player and has … [Read more...] about What Can Manchester United Expect From Michael Owen this Season?

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

By

Sir Alex Ferguson revealed this week that Manchester United F.C. midfielder Park Ji-sung is evaluating anew  two-year contract offer from the club. Ferguson expects the South Korean to approve the extension. "We have offered him a new contract and I am sure he will sign it," said Ferguson. "His career at United has been nothing but excellent. He is a tremendous … [Read more...] about Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson Discusses Park’s Contract, His Own Motivation

Manchester United Defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 in World Football Challenge

By

The Chicago Fire have just 2 wins this MLS season. But they looked pretty impressive to Manchester United F.C. on Saturday. This match-up between the Red Devils and the "Men in Red" was much closer than anyone expected. The Old Trafford outfit absolutely destroyed the Seattle Sounders, 7-0 in their last preseason friendly. Therefore, conventional wisdom held that this match … [Read more...] about Manchester United Defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 in World Football Challenge

Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

By

As the world famous Manchester United F.C. arrived in Chicago for an international friendly soccer match, they realized that they're not just battling the MLS Chicago Fire, but also Chicago's oppressive heat. "We came from a nice cool atmosphere in Seattle to a furnace, so it'll be a test for the players- both sides," said Sir Alex Ferguson during Thursday's media … [Read more...] about Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update

By

Two days before Manchester United takes on the Chicago Fire in an international friendly, United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave the media an update on the health of central midfielder and 2010 vice-captain Darren Fletcher, who missed a large chunk of last season and suffered substantial weight loss after contracting a bad virus in late February. The illness forced him to … [Read more...] about Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update