According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United's American owners, the Glazer family, are set to raise about £87m by selling eight million shares in the club on the New York Stock Exchange. The club won't receive any of the money raised from the new share sale, a statement says. All money raised from the class A Man United stock will go to controlling owners. … [Read more...] about MUFC ownership selling 8m shares of Man United stock, making £87m
Archives for July 2014
PHOTOS: Manchester United at the White House
Manchester United are in the midst of their summer tour in the United States. For the Red Devils, just as it is for all the Premier League teams out across the pond playing exhibition games, it's all about the money. Yes, they get to work on their fitness for the upcoming season, evaluate players, try new formations and strategies, and certainly try to find a comfort zone and … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Manchester United at the White House
VIDEO: Bears legend Gale Sayers thinks RBs today are nuts
You know kids these days.....Or "hey man, kids today." That's the impression I get when I watch this video of Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers. That doesn't mean he's wrong though. I think the "Kansas Comet" is spot on. Sayers talks about how he only made $25,000 a year in his day, and he just can't understand how NFL running backs these days are turning down $30,000,000 … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Bears legend Gale Sayers thinks RBs today are nuts
Unreal Liverpool Academy, Anfield experience for Gatorade contest winners
Liverpool is undoubtedly one of the globe's biggest sports clubs and brands. They're HUGE! Currently, The Reds are out on tour making a lot of money and expanding their brand playing in preseason friendlies in front of very large crowds in the United States. Brendan Rodgers, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and company are increasing their presence in America. And during … [Read more...] about Unreal Liverpool Academy, Anfield experience for Gatorade contest winners
How does Liverpool replace the scoring of Luis Suarez?
WIth the Loic Remy deal having fallen through, Liverpool badly need another scorer to accompany Daniel Sturridge this season. Sturridge and Luis Suarez really worked well together last year, and the departure of Suarez means Sturrdige will probably see his production decline in 2014-15. That is, unless he really makes tremendous strides in this offseason. So how does LFC … [Read more...] about How does Liverpool replace the scoring of Luis Suarez?
Luis Suarez loses Poker sponsorship
Everyone who had watched the FIFA World Cup 2014 that was recently held in Brazil would have seen or at least known about the biting incident that took place in the group match between Uruguay and Italy. Luis Suarez, the famed forward striker of the Uruguayan national team, had bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini with his front teeth in the Italian penalty box when they were … [Read more...] about Luis Suarez loses Poker sponsorship
Jay Cutler ready to thrive in year two under Trestman
Jay Cutler has plenty of talent. He has one of the strongest arms in the NFL and has thrown for 19 or more touchdowns in six of his eight NFL seasons. Cutler has only one playoff appearance in his career though with that coming in 2010 when the Chicago Bears captured the NFC North title. Cutler advanced to the NFC Conference Championship game but left early with an injury … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler ready to thrive in year two under Trestman
Louis van Gaal is looking to add more defenders to Man United
What a refreshing change it is to go from David Moyes to Louis van Gaal. Not just because it's like going from steerage to first class in terms of talent and management ability, but also the media opportunities. Moyes only spoke in cliches and coachspeak. LVG actually says something at press conferences. As the recently appointed leader of Manchester United says, Old Trafford … [Read more...] about Louis van Gaal is looking to add more defenders to Man United