Peter Reid

The 1985 United v Everton clash which set a record

September 9, 2010

Former Manchester United defender Kevin Moran will be watching Saturdays clash at Goodison Park with special interest – and not because it will be Wayne Rooney’s first appearance for United since his ‘troubles’ erupted. Moran had his own troubles a quarter of a century ago when he set an unwanted record by going into the history books as the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup Final during Manchester United’s 1-0 extra time defeat of Everton in 1985.

Hodgson and Ferguson lead the way for RESPECT

July 22, 2010

It’s far too early to begin calling it a love-in yet, but there’s a chance that we may be seeing the start of a thawing in the long, bitter relationship between two of the biggest rivals in the Premier League. What’s more, this welcome turn of events which comes just weeks before the new season, is being led by some of the most influential figures at both Anfield and Old Trafford. And not before time.