Chris Smalling has hailed the signing of Robin van Persie, claiming that he had an impact on his team mates from the first training session. “It’s his overall approach and the way he goes about things,” Smalling told the official site. “You can just tell he’s top class. I remember when he first joined in [...]
Manchester United have produced more English talent for the national team than any other club but when looking at the younger players in the England squad you could argue they don’t match the ability of the so-called “golden generation”. When asked whether he thought there were enough good English players coming through, Michael Carrick sung [...]
Chris Smalling, who was playing for non-league Maidstone United five years ago, has spoken about how his dreams have come true, despite once believing he wouldn’t make it. Smalling, who grew up supporting Arsenal, chose Manchester United over his boyhood club in January 2010 and has gone from strength to strength since moving to Old Trafford. [...]
Chris Smalling was named in the match day squad at the Bernabeu a few weeks ago and was impressed with how fondly Cristiano Ronaldo responded to his former club and team mates. “He came in and was chatting a lot with the players he knew,” he said. “It was good to see. It shows the [...]
David de Gea was voted our player of the month in February on the official website and Chris Smalling has supported this accolade, claiming that the young Spaniard has now settled in Manchester. “When he first joined, he didn’t speak too much English so it was a hard transition but he has taken to it [...]
Chris Smalling has hailed Manchester United’s winning mentality, claiming that having experienced players like Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand ensures that the younger players know exactly what is expected from them. “At this club it’s always drilled in to me: ‘Make sure you’re a winner, go about off the pitch like you’re a winner.’ It [...]
Chris Smalling has claimed that training sessions at Carrington provide him with everything he needs to improve as a defender, when being pitted against the likes of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck on a daily basis. “I get tested each day which is what I need,” said Smalling. “One minute [...]
The first half of United’s 3-1 win was possibly the most boring football we’ve played all season and when we went 1-0 down, we could hardly complain. Then there was a power cut, the players went off the pitch, then when they returned, with the addition of Robin van Persie, turned the game around. Smalling [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson has today revealed that any issues with Rio Ferdinand over his refusal to where a Kick It Out t-shirt on Saturday have been resolved. “I always feel a union is stronger than an individual,” he added. “It’s important he airs his grievances to the right people, the FA.” Ferguson has also confirmed [...]
Chris Smalling has been ruled out for a further ten weeks with a broken metatarsal having just recovered from a thigh injury. He is likely to miss the opening six league games of the season and his injury will be felt for heavily because Jonny Evans will still be recovering from an operation.
Sir Alex Ferguson has today confirmed that Nemanja Vidic and Chris Smalling will be fit for the start of the season, although Jonny Evans is likely to be missing for the first few weeks as he recovers from an operation. “Evans has had an operation,” he said. “I’m not sure he’ll start the season but [...]
Danny Welbeck scored the winning goal for England in their 3-2 victory over Sweden this week. A sublime finish saw England in a great position to get out of the group, however, some people doubted whether Danny meant it. Wayne Rooney has today confirmed that Welbeck is always practising that finish in training and he [...]
Chris Smalling will miss Euro 2012 after it has been confirmed the groin injury he sustained in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Swansea won’t heal in time. Smalling may still be involved in the Olympic squad though after Ferguson has refused participation in both competitions to our players.
Micah Richards has claimed that Manchester United players get straight in to the England squad whilst players like him have to work twice as hard to get recognition from his country. “Had McClaren been still in charge, I would have had 60 caps by now,” said Richards. “McClaren believed in me and Capello believed in [...]
Ahead of tonight’s game against his former club, Chris Smalling has talked of the desperation the players feels to win the league this season. “We’re both Manchester clubs. That’s bragging rights for a whole year. We can’t let that happen!” he said. “They are not used to playing for just one trophy at United. The [...]
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