During a 1998 interview, Noel Gallagher movingly said 'the thing about Manchester is...it all comes from here' and he pointed to his heart. The heart is where many Mancunians hold fond memories of years gone by, and when we asked about the things people missed the most the responses were many and varied. They ranged from Lewis's Food Hall to more recent closures like Sankeys nightclub. It's clear whilst yes, Manchester is a very forward looking city, nostalgia is an important part of never letting the rich history die. When asked about favourite memories, this is what Mancunians said they missed the most... The underground market During the 1970s and 80s, the underground market in the heart of Manchester city centre was the go-to place for shoppers. The main entrance on Brown Street has long since been concreted over, but back in its heyday, shoppers would flock to the market for flares, perfumes and vinyl records. Shops included Stolen From Ivor - the first store in the north of … [Read more...] about We asked you what you miss about Manchester
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Why Solskjaer has changed Manchester United’s transfer plans
A matter of days into his tenure as Manchester United's caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sat down with a confidant to thrash out his plans for steering the club back to the top. The first item on the agenda was goals. He felt not enough of them had been scored and that United's mantra of outscoring the opposition had waned since Sir Alex Ferguson's reign ended. The handbrake, a safety-net borne from Jose Mourinho's concern over United's defensive frailties, came off. It was a short-term fix and it worked. United scored 22 goals to win eight of eight games during Solskjaer's first month in charge, and a run of six wins in nine followed. The 11-point gap to the top four - a position from which Mourinho said required a 'miracle' to recover - had been bridged and United's hopes of progression in the Champions League had been boosted from non-existent to nearing probable. A last-16 first leg defeat by Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford, the first uninspiring performance of … [Read more...] about Why Solskjaer has changed Manchester United’s transfer plans
Sheffield United are finally back but Carlos Tevez saga still hurts
0 Have your say SHEFFIELD UNITED’S return to the Premier League represents a cathartic moment for many – not least for a group of former players whose wounds have festered for over a decade. Michael Tonge counts himself firmly among that number, with the revered ex-Blades midfielder part of Neil Warnock’s line-up who were cruelly relegated from the top flight on goal difference after a 2-1 home defeat to Wigan Athletic at a rain-sodden and tear-laden Bramall Lane on May 13, 2007.On the same day, of course, relegation rivals West Ham triumphed at Manchester United to save their own skins thanks to a goal from Carlos Tevez and then the recriminations truly began.The Blades were justifiably furious that the Argentine, who played a huge role in the Hammers’ safety, was eligible to play at the end of 2006-07 – but an independent Premier League commission imposed a record £5.5m fine on the London club rather than a points … [Read more...] about Sheffield United are finally back but Carlos Tevez saga still hurts
Manchester United need to respond like Sir Alex Ferguson did vs FC Barcelona
The Manchester United supporters chorused to 'we've won it all' in the Camp Nou gods but they are going to win nothing at all again this season. It is time to rein in the 1999 nostalgia and abandon the tenuous comparisons between two squads at different ends of the spectrum. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will always have Paris but, like his mentor, also has a Barcelona beating to stomach. Wednesday night is going to haunt Solskjaer for many months, maybe years. Barcelona had United back on the passing carousel and they were dizzy amid the stooping stands of one of European football's cathedrals. The defeat had some eerie parallels with the Rome final 10 years ago, be it United's opening 10-minute supremacy to the advantage Barcelona were never going to lose. Only it got worse. There was never going to be another escapologist act. This was more Camp Nou '94 than '99, United's biggest losing margin over two legs in the Champions League format. Johan Cruyff's Dream Team went some way to helping … [Read more...] about Manchester United need to respond like Sir Alex Ferguson did vs FC Barcelona
Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs on what he loves about Manchester
Ryan Giggs has gone from United legend to successful entrepreneur, with a string of ventures in the city, including the boutique, five star Stock Exchange Hotel which is due to open later this year. Here, Giggsy tells us why Manchester is so important to him. My earliest memory of Manchester is... I was born in Cardiff and moved to Salford when I was seven, so one of my earliest memories was making friends with kids in the area by playing curby and wallie in the street. Then as I got older, we used to go to the Arndale every Saturday after football. I’d go into town with £1. I’d spend 10p on the bus, 30p on a chippy, and with what I had left I used to go to the joke shop and buy some bangers. We also used to hang around Stolen From Ivor, and when I thought I was a bit more cool, I went to Afflecks Palace, and sometimes to the underground market. My favourite place to eat in Manchester is... In the city centre, El Gato Negro. It’s really authentic Spanish food and … [Read more...] about Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs on what he loves about Manchester