Echoing the sentiments of Kieran Richardson this week, another former Manchester United youth product at Sunderland, Wes Brown, has claimed he is looking forward to returning to Old Trafford this weekend. “It’ll be good. I’m really looking forward to going back to Old Trafford,” said Brown. “Obviously I had only ever previously been at Manchester [...]
Which Former United Academy Boys Are In The PL This Season?
Chris Eagles – Bolton Total appearances: 17 He joined United’s academy when he was 14 years old and left the club for Burnley when he was 22. He made his début when he was 17-years-old in the League Cup against Leeds. He spent time on loan at Watford, Sheffield Wednesday and NEC Nijmegen. This summer, [...]
Wes: Yorke And Welbeck Advised Sunderland Move
Much to the disappointment of lots of reds, Wes Brown left the club for Sunderland earlier in the transfer window. Having played in just seven league games last season, Brown realised it was time for him to move on. “I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson,” said Brown. “I decided it was probably for the best [...]
Sunderland Fan On O’Shea and Wes Signings
Whilst still struggling to the cope with the loss of John O’Shea and Wes Brown to Sunderland, we’ve had a chat with Collin Randall from the excellent Mackem blog, Salut Sunderland, about their new signings. Scott the Red: Are you pleased with the signings of Wes Brown and John O’Shea? Collin Randall: Sunderland fans have [...]
Time To Get A Second Team?
Not being Irish, I don’t really understand the whole “second team” malarky. When Robbie Keane signed for Liverpool, claiming they were his boyhood team, before signing for Celtic, and claiming the same about them, he was ridiculed on this blog. I, like many, didn’t and don’t understand how you can support two teams. I won’t [...]
Wes: Bruce Deciding Factor In Move
After securing a four year deal with Sunderland, Wes Brown has explained the reasons behind his move were lack of playing time at Manchester United and the influence of Steve Bruce. “It was disappointing not to have played as much as I could at Manchester United over the last couple of seasons so just to [...]
Bruce: Wes Brings Winning Mentality
Steve Bruce has sung the praises of new signing Wes Brown, after a four year deal was completed today. “We are delighted to welcome a player of Wes’ ability, experience and character to the club,” said Bruce. “He has been a fantastic professional for Manchester United through the years and not only will he strengthen [...]
FLASHBACK: He said what? Wesley Brown
January 4th 2001: “There is no doubt Wes is an outstanding young centre half,” said Jaap Stam. “He has pace, is good in the air and is a fantastic tackler. He is as good as any English centre-half in the Premiership, certainly alongside Jon Woodgate and Rio Ferdinand. The way he is playing at the [...]







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