The Ranter

Football News & Commentary

Based in Manchester, The Ranter will be covering all things Manchester United, the Malcolm Glazer takeover and the English Premier League for Soccerphile.

October 10, 2006

Premiership Bungs

Alleged malpractice in Premiership football. But the surprise is not that the report made a non-appearance but that anybody expected any different or indeed a detailed judgment.

October 9, 2006

Ronaldo & Rooney

Since World Cup 2006, Manchester United's star duo Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have been moving in opposite directions. Ronaldo ever upwards, Rooney in a slump.

July 14, 2006

Sven Goran Eriksson - A Wasted Era

Sven Goran Eriksson - three tournaments, three quarterfinals, three disappointments. Despite being able to field some of the best English players in a generation, Sven was unable to inspire them.

May 3, 2006

How Arsenal Can Defeat Barcelona

In a word, tactically. The Ranter on how Arsenal can win in Paris.

July 14, 2006

Steve McClaren Set For England Job

Steve McClaren is the bookies' favourite to succeed Sven Goran Eriksson. Why the FA has got the wrong man.

March 16, 2006

England Still Lags

England Lags - Why English football still lags behind its European counterparts.

March 11, 2006

Carling Cup

Carling Cup - Manchester United's woes continue in spite of win.

February 21, 2006

George Best, 1946-2005

George Best - a tribute to the Manchester United legend.

January 7, 2006

Ferguson's Time Has Come, And Gone

Alex Ferguson - After 20 years in charge of Manchester United, is it time for Alex Ferguson to step down?

October 24, 2005

Finally Corked: Roy Keane's Last Season

Roy Keane's Last Season - The Ranter looks back over a glittering career and to an end that hopefully won't drag on too long.

August 19, 2005

Premier League Preview 2005 Vol 3: Middlesborough - Wigan

English Premiership preview - the Ranter looks at the prospects for the new season for all the teams in the English Premier League. Today - Middlesborough to Wigan.

August 13, 2005

Premier League Preview 2005 Vol 2: Chelsea - Manchester United

English Premiership preview - the Ranter looks at the prospects for the new season for all the teams in the English Premier League. Today - Chelsea to Manchester United.

August 5, 2005

Premier League Preview 2005 Vol I: Arsenal - Charlton

English Premiership preview - the Ranter looks at the prospects for the new season for all the teams in the English Premier League starting with Arsenal to Charlton.

June 21, 2005

Summer Transfer Scene 2005

In a summer fraught with upheaval and assessment at Old Trafford one man at least would still appear fully focused on the task ahead. Whatever Sir Alex Ferguson thinks of the takeover, this summer's transfer season is crucial to his long term vision of building a 'third great United team' under his stewardship.

June 6, 2005

The Very Strange Transfer Saga of John Obi Mikel

The ongoing transfer saga of Nigerian wonderkid John Obi Mikel from Lyn of Oslo in Norway to Manchester United is a story of intrigue and the murky world of football agents.

May 20, 2005

Sammy McIlroy and Frank Stapleton

Sammy McIlroy and Big Frank Stapleton together again mulling over old times as they look forward to the 2005 Man United v Arsenal FA Cup Final.

May 16, 2005

The Death of Football?

The Death of Football? - Or why American tycoon Malcolm Glazer's takeover is bad news for football and not just Manchester United. [+]

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