Devils begin season in style
Gary Neville
Published at 6:29PM, August 15 2027
Manchester United shrugged off transfer market worries with a breathtaking season opener at Old Trafford to crush newly promoted Crewe Alexandra 9-2. Pundits are predicting tough life for Crewe in the Premier League and even the Railwaymen manager Steve Davis must admit those are not empty warnings.
Before the game Old Trafford was murmuring over the lack of transfer activity and the repetitive sale of young stars. The tense atmosphere did not stop the lads from turning a world class performance to remind the stands there is still plenty of talent in the dressing room. Shola Shoretire lead the troops by grabbing four goals against his name in a real masterclass from midfield. Young Callaghan and experienced new striker Obi also made it in the scoresheet to suggest they could form a lethal partnership in attack.
I have thought a lot about how complete the team is - and I have little doubt Sir Alex has done the same in a detailed manner. We lost Jackie Wilshere after he refused to sign a new contract in order to retire, influential El Alagui picked to go on loan to Leeds over us this summer, and of course we did sell Dylan Connery to Queens Park Rangers in a notorious piece of business. But the squad isn't too short of numbers. We are well packed in midfield and if we manage to add a body or two before the window closes we should be fine. There is room for a centre-back, a full-back and perhaps a winger or striker. Mind that Ferguson has already said we will only buy if the right player becomes available so there may be no further business from us this summer.
Gary Neville
Published at 6:29PM, August 15 2027
Manchester United shrugged off transfer market worries with a breathtaking season opener at Old Trafford to crush newly promoted Crewe Alexandra 9-2. Pundits are predicting tough life for Crewe in the Premier League and even the Railwaymen manager Steve Davis must admit those are not empty warnings.
Before the game Old Trafford was murmuring over the lack of transfer activity and the repetitive sale of young stars. The tense atmosphere did not stop the lads from turning a world class performance to remind the stands there is still plenty of talent in the dressing room. Shola Shoretire lead the troops by grabbing four goals against his name in a real masterclass from midfield. Young Callaghan and experienced new striker Obi also made it in the scoresheet to suggest they could form a lethal partnership in attack.
I have thought a lot about how complete the team is - and I have little doubt Sir Alex has done the same in a detailed manner. We lost Jackie Wilshere after he refused to sign a new contract in order to retire, influential El Alagui picked to go on loan to Leeds over us this summer, and of course we did sell Dylan Connery to Queens Park Rangers in a notorious piece of business. But the squad isn't too short of numbers. We are well packed in midfield and if we manage to add a body or two before the window closes we should be fine. There is room for a centre-back, a full-back and perhaps a winger or striker. Mind that Ferguson has already said we will only buy if the right player becomes available so there may be no further business from us this summer.
