So Louis van Gaal is only a few weeks into his reign at Old Trafford, but yet it appears the Dutchman is already well underway to transforming Manchester United’s fortunes.

The club arrived back in the UK on Tuesday after a pre-season tour of the US which saw them triumph in the Guinness International Champions Cup, beating the likes of Roma, Real Madrid, and Liverpool on their way to glory.

Under LVG, United have had the following results so far in pre-season

Man Utd 7-0 LA Galaxy
Man Utd 3-2 Roma
Man Utd 0-0 Inter (won 5-3 on penalties)
Man Utd 3-1 Real Madrid
Man Utd 3-1 Liverpool

It’s a stark contrast to LVG’s predecessor David Moyes’ first few weeks as boss, with the former Everton gaffer winning only two of his seven friendlies. This little graphic below tells you the story. It’s only pre-season but Van Gaal’s started well, and as they always say, “well begun is half done” Continue reading →

The Premier League – the greatest league in the world, “the greatest show on earth”, if you go by one tagline. It attracts some of the best players in the world, and it makes them too. Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres (pre-Chelsea!), and Yaya Toure have all lit up the Premiership, whilst major imports such as Juan Sebastian Veron, Hernan Crespo, and Alberto Aquilani, erm, haven’t.

There have been some catastrophic signings over the years, that have seen superstars come over and leave with their tails between their legs. We take a look at some of the biggest flops ever to grace uncomfortably stumble around English football.

Juan Sebastian Veron

What a coup it was for Sir Alex Ferguson to land one of the greatest players in the world. A midfielder who could split defences with the deftest of touches. Could see a ball that everybody else couldn’t. La Brujita, they called him, and at the time of his signing, Fergie had this to say ” Every time we have bought this type of player, he has done wonders for us” Continue reading →