Had Sir Alex Ferguson really not heard of Michu?

In the build-up to Manchester United’s match against Swansea City last month, Sir Alex Ferguson said he had never heard of the Swans’ free-scoring Spaniard before he signed for them. But was that a rare admittance of scouting oversight or a cannily-timed fibbed? Michu was, after all, the top-scoring midfielder in La Liga last season.  … Continue reading →

“I had him from the start” – the Dream Team dilemma

I was this close to getting it right.  This close to being the scout, manager and master tactician I’ve always claimed to be. I was this close to putting Michu in my dream team. I knew, was absolutely certain, he’d score goals.  But I already had Hazard and Kagawa – because I knew, was absolutely … Continue reading →