Video: Manchester United’s crossbar challenge

Rob Parker | March 16, 2010

Red Devils take on quick-fire competition

What do we learn from this?
1. Ryan Giggs is still the master.
2. Wayne Rooney is actually rubbish.
3. Gary Neville must have been aiming for the corner flag.
4. Darren Fletcher is a cheat.

Have Manchester United banned their players from Twitter?

Rob Parker | January 21, 2010

Red Devils are not social

Manchester United has announced that none of its players are currently using social networking sites amid rumours of an enforced Twitter ban. A news story on the club’s official website claimed that no United player is an active social networker.
The statement said: “The club wishes to make it clear that no [...]

‘Irregular betting’ accusations over Ryan Giggs’ BBC Sports Personality of the Year win

Rob Parker | December 15, 2009

Man Yoo star’s gong makes some people rich

Ryan Giggs’ surprise BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory might not have been such a shock to some punters. Accusations have been made that news of the 36-year-old’s win was leaked in the 20 minutes before he received the trophy after a late flurry of bets forced [...]

Video: Ryan Giggs wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rob Parker | December 14, 2009

Man Utd veteran picks up Beeb gong

In case you doubted just how nice a bloke Ryan Giggs is, this video ought to put your mind at rest. Not only is clearly humbled at receiving the award, he also uses his acceptance speech to put the kids to bed!

Top 10 conclusions Premier League weekend 26-27 September

Rob Parker | September 28, 2009

1. Chelsea are beatable after all.
2. And Wigan are capable of beating one of the Big Four after all. I don’t think too many people would have backed them to break their 34 game duck against Carlo Ancelotti’s unbeaten side.
3. One little slip and suddenly Manchester United are top again. You’ll have to watch them, [...]

Manchester United players polish up their Indonesian

Rob Parker | July 2, 2009

Man Yoo squad work on their lingo skils

Manchester United players have gone back to the classroom to work on their Indonesian conversation skills. In a new advert produced ahead of their annual money-spinning trip to the Far East, a handful of the squad are shown being taught some useful phrases for the trip.
The players are [...]

Q. What’s the difference between Michael Jackson and Sir Alex Ferguson?

Rob Parker | June 26, 2009

Obligatory football-themed Michael Jackson joke

A. Sir Alex will still be playing Giggs in August.