If the big six became a big ten then civil war could break out and the Super League of the 1980s could yet become the reality of the 2020s
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The showman and the dynamo: the unique similarities between George Best and Howard Kendall’s careers
Born on the same day is just the start: the life and times of legends George Best and Howard Kendall are fit for a movie on the enigmatic duo
Through the history of football, some kits are associated with disaster. From inadvertent swastikas to one-off disasters, this is the story of eight
When times get tough, Newcastle fans will always be able to revisit a wonderous evening in 1996 when anything felt possible under Kevin Keegan
Given the mesmerising, if inconsistent, moments Argentine players have provided Manchester United, the fans will be prepared to get hurt all over again
Though he may be remembered by some for a troubled spell in England, Verón was a world-class, complete midfielder, achieving success everywhere else
Kléberson lacked the quality to play at the highest level, becoming a prime example of just how misleading success in a World Cup tournament can be
As innate incubators for narrative and drama against which the daily mundanities of life are invited to be forgotten about for two-hourly stretches, as stories are told, stars are born and dreams…
Wayne Rooney is the best British footballer of this century yet somehow he still doesn’t receive the recognition or accolades that he deserves
You can choose to remember Owen in any way you want, but consider yourself lucky that you weren’t playing against him during his golden years at Liverpool
With Solskjær at the helm, the future looks bright, and perhaps Scandinavian talent can once again lift Manchester United to the apex of European football
Diego Forlán was a player who left everything out on the pitch but was hampered by bad luck, limited opportunities and low confidence at Manchester United
Manchester soccer school, Fletcher Moss Rangers, have been around for 33 years and have developed professional players of both talent and decency
Cantona has become an icon for France and England: a legend and a man whose genius, as both footballer and public philosopher, remains unquestioned
Andy Cole may not be the first name on every United’s fan’s lips when you say goalscorer, but, as the truth of his legacy shows, he more than deserves to be
Beckham, Scholes, Neville, Phil and Butt might never have been offered the same opportunities had Ryan Giggs not flourished before them
Peter Schmeichel remains a legend in Manchester, believed by most to be the greatest goalkeeper ever to have protected the Old Trafford nets
A rare breed of English player, Paul Scholes was a highly intelligent footballer who had a superlative ability to make the game look oh-so-easy