football united fanzine issue 8 - manchester united's premier online magazine
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Football United Fanzine is back with its eighth offering. Manchester United's first exclusively online magazine is written by United fans for United fans. Articles include: * Exclusive interview with former player, Terry Gibson. * The Kids are Alright * Rise of the Clev * Micky Owen - PI * Big fish, small pond syndrome And much, much more.TRANSCRIPT
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You can read Peter’s further ramblings at The Faithful MUFC or follow
him on Twitter @MadManc78
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By Brett Burgers As a young 'un Brett fell in love with football, Robbo and United all at the same time. He grew up in awe of Eric and Scholesy. Brett is also one half of
www.bifurcated.co.uk @HoldAndGive
An emphatic start to the month. The beginning of two new cup campaigns.
Still top of the table.
The big fish, small pond syndrome has been evident in football for many, many seasons. One of United’s latest acquisitions,
Ashley Young, is perhaps the most emphatic of that notion in recent times following a spell at Aston Villa where he bossed the
side, only to now be surrounded by a squad full of exceptional players. Steve Brady explains this idea and what it means for
clubs.
@SteveBrady666
“Il Nino is not, and has never
been a bad play-er. He is not past
his peak and won’t be for a few
years yet.”
In the coming months the team will be selecting their Manchester United XI each issue. The only stipulation - they can only
choose players they have actually seen.
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Up to date NEWS...
• Regular articles • Interviews
• Weekly columns • Podcasts
• Manchester United’s first exclusively online fanzine
• And new for the 2011/12 season, all United’s first team stats
With the best
UNITED VIEWS...
Over the next few issues freelance sports writer and United fan, Will Tidey, will be writing a series on the defining games of the Fergie era, offering the back-story, tale of the game and what it meant for United’s season.
Will Tidey @willtidey
Will is a football writer for ESPN Soccernet, Bleacher
Report and Eurosport-Yahoo!, amongst others.
His first book. 'Life with Sir Alex: A Fan's Story of Fergu-son's 25 Years at United', is
set for release on 3rd October. You can order it
now at Amazon.co.uk.
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Released in February 2011 prior to the Manchester derby, this magazine was
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Issue 9 is out on Tuesday 1st November 2011