Sir Bobby Charlton

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton admits United to rediscover their form after the devastated defeat to Liverpool. Sir Alex Ferguson's men were thrashed 4-1 by their bitter rivals at Old Trafford on Saturday. But according to the Sun, United great Charlton believes the shock loss can spur them on. He said: "I think there was just a little bit of stress because we kept on winning matches. "It helps to maybe turn the gas down a little bit and a lot of pressure's maybe eased. "I'm hoping we're going to do better because of this result. "It wasn't a result anybody at Manchester ... Read Full Story

Players look dejected after yesterdays defeat but expect United to pick themselves up and recover. Man United may have been humiliated yesterday as they were defeated at the hands of Liverpool , but the 4-1 loss could actually be a blessing in disguise…. Man Utd remain on course despite their loss, as they are four points ahead and have played a game less than Liverpool. The pressure will have eased off a little, and the champions will surely recover from this defeat and even be spurred on. The 4-1 score was flattering, but yes Liverpool were the better side. The players will want to ... Read Full Story

No, he's not being lined up as the new Crewe Alex manager. After a hugely successful football career, Sir Bobby Charlton's brief flirtation with management started and ended after just one year with Preston North End ( way back in the 1973-74 season ). Anyway, he lit up an otherwise dull day down Gresty Road way on Saturday. A host of TV types and stereotypical extras marched down Bedford Street during filming for ( the blog is told ) an Actimel advert. Not 100% about the details, but a ball gets hoofed over the stand and he kicks it back in. Or something like ... Read Full Story

M ichael Owen has been backed to become England’’s all-time top goal scorer. Owen stands nine goals behind Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton but has been out of national boss Fabio Capello’’s plans for 17 months. Man U veteran Ryan Giggs, however, is convinced that Owen’’s move to Old Trafford will revive his fortunes with the Three Lions and lead to him breaking that long-standing record. “Coming here has given him a new lease of life, especially as we are a team who make a lot of chances. He”ll be confident of putting them away. I”m sure if he is playing and scoring ... Read Full Story

It’s always nice to see world famous stars here in Israel. It’s not that we’re celeb stalkers or anything like that, it’s just great to see big names here in the Holy Land after many periods over the last few years when no one would touch Israel with a barge pole… Read Full Story