First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say. City have long-been linked with Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany. United, however, have…
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Manchester United have a new mentor in Nemanja Matic
First Published in the Manchester Evening News When Scott McTominay scored his first senior goal for Manchester United in April last year, he did so from an advanced midfield role against Wolves, and after the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke about the academy graduate’s ability to occupy a number of roles. “He is so athletic,…
Daniel James has a new Manchester United role to get used to
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Manchester United fans can be excused for their recent goal gluttony following the rejuvenated run of form since the return of football last month. Victory over Brighton on Tuesday night was a vintage display in its dominance as United had no hesitation but to tear apart a team…
What we know after new Bolton Wanderers manager's first press conference
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Bolton Wanderers’ new boss is talking a big game, but can he deliver? Yes, he says. Ian Evatt says he’s set on getting the club moving again – namely, out of League Two. After that, he says ‘memories will be made’. At his first press conference – on…
Bolton Wanderers' new boss has big plans for the club
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Bolton Wanderers’ new boss is talking a big game, but can he deliver? Yes, he says. Ian Evatt says he’s set on getting the club moving again – namely, out of League Two. After that, he says ‘memories will be made’. At his first press conference – on…
Wigan Athletic: 12 parties already interested in club
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The administrators of Wigan Athletic say at least 12 individuals or companies have already expressed an interest in investing in the club. Gerald Krasner, who took charge of the Latics’ future yesterday, said any interested parties would have to have proof of funds up to £10m to be…
What happened to other famous clubs who went into administration
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Wigan Athletic have gone into administration. The Latics, who are 14th in the Championship, will be deducted 12 points if they finish outside the relegation zone come the end of the season. The shocking development comes just a month after Hong Kong consortium Next Leader Fund took over…
Wigan fall into administration – but what does it mean for the the club?
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Few words spark fear among fans of a Football League club like ‘Administration’. A somewhat ambiguous term with negative connotations, it is a concerning situation to find yourself in, but what does it mean? In simple terms, administration is an attempt to rescue a business from the threat…
Football finance expert has say on Wigan Athletic's administration
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Football finance expert Kieran Maguire admits he was ‘shocked’ to hear of Wigan Athletic falling into administration and the ‘surreal’ recent sale of the club. The DW Stadium outfit was plunged into the hands of Begbies Traynor earlier today, with a new buyer for the club being urgently…
Where are they now: Wigan's FA Cup winners vs Man City
First Published in the Manchester Evening News May 11, 2013, will live in the memory of Wigan fans forever. That was when the Latics defied the odds to beat the defending Premier League champions to secure the FA Cup at Wembley. The players from that day will go down in the club’s history, including the…