Ron Atkinson
Erik ten Hag 'still has full backing of Manchester United board'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly retains the full backing of the board despite the Red Devils' dismal start to the 2023-24 campaign.
Oct 30, 12:17
Manchester United break unwanted 45-year record in Bayern Munich defeat
Manchester United make their worst start to a season since 1987 and break an unwanted 45-year record after losing 4-3 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sep 20, 23:30
Manchester United looking to avoid worst home start to a year since 1985
Manchester United are looking to avoid losing their opening two home league games of a calendar year for the first time since 1985 when they welcome West Ham United.
Jan 22, 10:45
Gary Neville admits Manchester United performances are "unacceptable"
Manchester United legend Gary Neville admits that the team's performances this season have been "unacceptable", but does not believe they will sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Nov 9, 22:41
A closer look at the life and career of Dr Jozef Venglos
The Slovakian was the first boss from outside the UK and Ireland to manage a Division One club.
Jan 26, 23:33
Jose Mourinho: 'Taking EFL Cup seriously is secret to my success'
The manager booked his fifth final in the competition with a 2-0 semi-final win over Brentford.
Jan 5, 23:30
Manchester United break Premier League record in West Ham comeback
Manchester United break the Premier League record for most points won from losing positions after they came from behind to beat West Ham United on Saturday.
Dec 5, 23:21
A look at famous managerial outbursts following Jurgen Klopp rant
A look back at when some other Premier League managers lost their composure.
Nov 28, 17:30
Dean Smith: 'John Terry can inspire Aston Villa to EFL Cup glory'
John Terry won three League Cups during his time with Chelsea.
Feb 29, 12:54
Preview: Manchester United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's crunch match between bitter rivals Manchester United and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Oct 18, 16:27
In Pictures: In pictures: Arsenal v Manchester United FA Cup moments
The Gunners and United have plenty of FA Cup history.
Jan 24, 12:49
Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson taken to hospital abroad
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson is admitted to hospital while on holiday in Tenerife due to a "dizzy spell".
Oct 11, 23:56
Chris Hughton: 'Beating Manchester United in FA Cup would be wonderful'
Chris Hughton admits that Premier League safety remains Brighton & Hove Albion's top priority but feels that beating Manchester United in the FA Cup would be "wonderful".
Mar 15, 19:54
Cyrille Regis dies, aged 59
Ex-West Bromwich Albion striker Cyrille Regis dies at the age of 59.
Jan 15, 08:13
Rafael Benitez: 'Easier to get England job than leading Premier League role'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that an English manager is more likely to get the England job than a role at a leading Premier League club.
Oct 29, 10:29
Preview: Manchester United vs. Anderlecht
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League quarter-final second leg between Manchester United and Anderlecht from Old Trafford.
Apr 19, 16:03
Preview: Arsenal vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Premier League fixture between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 3, 18:26
Five memorable disallowed goals
After Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno sees a goal chalked off, Sports Mole picks out five other memorable disallowed goals.
Dec 7, 11:40
On this day: Manchester United win thriller at Filbert Street
Thirty-one years ago today, Manchester United won by the odd goal in five away at Leicester City.
Nov 10, 06:00
Ron Atkinson backs Nigel Pearson for Aston Villa job
Ex-Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson backs Nigel Pearson to become the next manager of the club, following the exit of Tim Sherwood.
Oct 27, 10:16
On this day: Aston Villa beat Manchester United on Didier Six's debut
Thirty-one years ago today, Didier Six made his Aston Villa debut during a 3-0 home victory over Manchester United.
Oct 6, 08:00
Top five Premier League managerial meltdowns
Following Jose Mourinho's meltdown yesterday evening, Sports Mole picks out five other Premier League bosses that have lost their cool in front of the cameras.
Oct 4, 11:30
On this day: Aston Villa swoop for Andy Townsend
Twenty-two years ago today, Andy Townsend swapped Chelsea for Premier League runners-up Aston Villa in a £2m deal.
Jul 26, 08:00
On this day: Arsenal hammer Sheffield Wednesday
Twenty-five years ago today, Sheffield Wednesday shipped seven goals away at Arsenal.
Feb 15, 09:55
On this day: Harry Redknapp's Bournemouth shock Manchester United
Thirty-one years ago today, a Bournemouth side managed by a young Harry Redknapp recorded a shock 2-0 FA Cup victory over Manchester United.
Jan 7, 09:58
Sir Alex Ferguson pulls out of SAS dinner, Ron Atkinson steps in
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly pulls out of an event for the SAS where he was due to speak and is replaced by Ron Atkinson.
May 27, 09:48
On this day: Norman Whiteside fires Manchester United to Wembley
Thirty-one years ago today, teenager Norman Whiteside scores the winning goal as Manchester United defeat Arsenal 2-1 in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Apr 16, 09:37
Manchester United's European second-leg comebacks
As Manchester United look to overcome a first-leg deficit, Sports Mole looks back on the five occasions that they have achieved that feat in European competitions.
Mar 19, 12:53
On this day: Norman Whiteside scores FA Cup hat-trick
Twenty-nine years ago today, a hat-trick from Norman Whiteside helped Manchester United advance through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Mar 9, 10:02
Ron Atkinson: 'No transitional period for David Moyes'
Ron Atkinson says that David Moyes cannot be afforded a transitional period at Manchester United.
Dec 8, 13:25
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Top five Cup matches
Ahead of tomorrow's League Cup meeting, Sports Mole looks at five of the best Cup matches between rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
Sep 24, 11:37
On this day: Aston Villa break transfer record for Dean Saunders
Twenty-one years ago today, Liverpool sanctioned the sale of Dean Saunders to Aston Villa for £2.25m.
Sep 10, 09:35
Ron Atkinson: 'I don't care if people think I'm racist'
Former football manager Ron Atkinson says that he has no problems with people who think that he is racist.
Sep 2, 13:09
Ron Atkinson gets boot from 'Big Brother'
Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson becomes the second housemate evicted from the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother after falling foul of the latest public vote.
Aug 31, 02:03
Ron Atkinson makes anti-Muslim joke in 'Big Brother' house
Former football manager Ron Atkinson is warned after making an anti-Muslim joke while on Celebrity Big Brother.
Aug 26, 12:27
Ron Atkinson enters Celebrity Big Brother house for series 12
Former football manager and disgraced TV pundit Ron Atkinson enters the Big Brother house on launch night of the 12th edition of Celebrity Big Brother.
Aug 22, 22:39
Ron Atkinson lined up for Big Brother?
Former Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson could take part in Jul 18, 14:32
On this day: Peter Beardsley returns to Newcastle United
Twenty years ago today, Kevin Keegan managed to lure Peter Beardsley back for a second spell at Newcastle United.
Jul 16, 09:34
Ron Atkinson: England will "never win the World Cup again"
Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson believes that England will "never win the World Cup again".
Mar 24, 05:36
