Nicky Butt

Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford – who represents the best move for his development?

Date: 21st September 2011 at 2:36 pm | Written by
When I first read the new that Chelsea were interested in signing Ross Barkley for £20 million I’d have to say I was rather flabbergasted. A 17-year-old and with only a handful …

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How Can United Stop Barca?

Date: 27th May 2011 at 4:19 pm | Written by
Without doubt, the 2011 Champions League Final will be decided by a midfield duel that Barcelona comfortably negotiated when the two sides met in this fixture just two years ago. It is …

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United’s young duo gives Sir Alex plenty to chew over this summer

Date: 16th May 2011 at 3:15 pm | Written by
Manchester United have just clinched their record nineteenth Premiership title and are preparing to face Barcelona in the Champions League final. The Red Devils will go into the Wembley showpiece full of …

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Does Sir Alex really need this transfer spree?

Date: 30th March 2011 at 12:28 pm | Written by
About fifteen years ago, Sir Alex Ferguson unleashed the most impressive batch of Manchester United youth players in a generation that went on to create a legacy, one with countless trophies to …

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Where are they now? Manchester United’s 99 Treble winning side

Date: 21st January 2011 at 12:38 pm | Written by
Sir Alex Ferguson has produced many great teams over the years. But the one that everyone remembers is the Manchester United side who swept all before them in the …

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So how important is youth development to United’s current system?

Date: 19th November 2010 at 10:36 am | Written by
Article courtesy of  ‘The Busby Way’ website * Youth development has been something of a speciality at Old Trafford. From the Busby Babes to Fergie’s Fledglings, when United bring through a youth …

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Houllier showcases why Lerner was right to curb Aston Villa spending

Date: 17th November 2010 at 4:25 pm | Written by
Marc Albrighton scores against Manchester UnitedAston Villa have a great wealth of youth in their squad at present, but it isn’t even this that’s so significant, it is rather the fact that …

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Ryan Giggs is far from finished…

Date: 8th October 2010 at 5:34 pm | Written by
Manchester United legend Ryan GiggsRyan Giggs sat down with CNN’s Alex Thomas for an enlightening interview in which the Manchester United legend talks about the past, but the Wales international …

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Newcastle’s Joey Barton should be commended

Date: 31st August 2010 at 3:03 pm | Written by
Joey Barton was signalled out for treatment last Saturday against Wolves. Regardless of what Mick McCarthy would have us believe, there was a plan amidst Wolves’ tactics and it was to rile …

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Newcastle’s New Captain?

Date: 22nd July 2010 at 3:38 pm | Written by
Who will lead Newcastle out at Old Trafford against Manchester United on the 16th August on the Toon’s return to the Premier League? That’s a question that Newcastle manager Chris Hughton …

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