In a parallel universe Manchester United released their first financial figures of the post-David Moyes era this week, concluding six glorious years in which the club seamlessly moved on from the retirement of Alex Ferguson.

Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA stadium in Cork will have a full house of 45,000 for the Liam Miller benefit soccer match on September 25. The fixture is now sold out.

This week was all about Éamonn Fitzmaurice, a man of considerable dignity and wisdom, pointing out some uncomfortable truths about the way we support the games we love.

Manchester United remain hopeful of retaining the services of Marouane Fellaini despite the player’s apparent desire to leave the club.

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United still face a fight to secure a top-four finish, never mind sealing second spot.

One of Bryan Robson’s last acts as a player at Old Trafford was to back Alex Ferguson’s judgment in signing Roy Keane.

Manchester United stars past and present yesterday stood in silent solidarity at Old Trafford to mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has paved the way for departures next month, stating “every player has a price”.

Anthony Martial is convinced that his Manchester United team-mate Paul Pogba is a future Ballon d'Or winner.

Manchester United 2 Crystal Palace 0: Jose Mourinho yesterday gave United supporters a glimpse of their future with four full debutants, their youngest player in 61 years and the club’s youngest line-up in Premier League history.

Marouane Fellaini has stressed that while matches like Saturday's home clash with West Brom are "not easy" for Manchester United, they must find a way to win them.

Jose Mourinho admits he has to change the culture at Manchester United before the club can return to the top of English football.

Jose Mourinho has hit out at “football Einsteins” following criticism of Manchester United’s recent poor form.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic cannot wait to taste the Manchester derby for the first time when old adversary Pep Guardiola brings his side to Old Trafford.

Man Utd’s next generation have been criticised for “embarrassing” displays and branded “deluded” by the club’s U23 coach, Warren Joyce.

Paul Pogba is targeting the Premier League, Champions League, and Ballon d’Or following his world-record switch back to Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger believes Paul Pogba’s proposed £100million (€118m) move to Manchester United represents the “complete madness” of the modern transfer market.

Jose Mourinho has vowed he will give everything to deliver success to Manchester United's fans after kicking off his reign with a comfortable friendly win over Wigan.

Jose Mourinho has told everyone associated with Manchester United to forget the three-year period under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal as he looks to replicate the triumphant history that made the club a “giant”.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has warned his side they have no room for error in the race for a Champions League spot.

Manchester United fans vented their anger towards Louis van Gaal after watching their team slump to a hugely disappointing 1-0 defeat to Southampton.

Louis van Gaal gave hope to Manchester United fans when he said he was optimistic about the chances of David de Gea staying at Old Trafford.

Louis van Gaal produced the passion we don’t often see in the Old Trafford technical areas in a rousing, and amusing, speech at Manchester United’s awards evening.

Nathaniel Clyne says he is “happy to stay at Southampton”, despite reports of a big-money summer move to Manchester United.

Wayne Rooney never doubted Marouane Fellaini would become a world-beater at Manchester United. 

Manchester City’s star striker Sergio Aguero can’t wait to play at Old Trafford on Sunday, declaring scoring at United’s home ground gives him the “shivers”.

"It’s so sad for us to get knocked out; we knew we’d have a great opportunity if we’d won on Monday night.”

As Denis Irwin waxes lyrical about Seamus Coleman, the thought strikes that no matter how far the Donegal man progresses in football, he’ll still have some job on his hands to be recognised as Ireland’s best ever right full, writes Liam Mackey.

It takes just two minutes for Paddy Crerand to shoot down what he regards as the biggest myth about Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal may have had an uneasy night’s viewing squirming in his seat, but Cambridge winger Ryan Donaldson believes the hosts were “comfortable” in their goalless draw which earned a glamour FA Cup replay at Old Trafford.

”You have to prove yourself. A player of £95million has to prove himself also.”

Phil Jones refused to blame tiredness as the deciding factor behind Manchester United’s goalless draw at Tottenham on Sunday.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed manager Louis van Gaal’s decision to give his players Christmas Day off.

Michael Carrick has backed Radamel Falcao to hit the goal trail and spearhead Manchester United’s title charge.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he is "not interested" in whether striker Radamel Falcao is happy to settle for a substitute’s role and insisted the Colombian is not fit enough to last a full match.

The misery of being forced to watch other clubs in the Champions League this season is driving Manchester United to ensure that is not their fate next year, defender Chris Smalling has admitted.

Roy Keane has warned Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho he would be “knocked out” if he tried to shake hands before the final whistle in Sunday league football.

Radamel Falcao scored his first goal in English football and then spelled out his desire to remain at Manchester United beyond the end of the season.

Louis van Gaal is convinced Manchester United will bounce back from their 5-3 humbling at the hands of Leicester.

Louis van Gaal would be interested in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, but the Manchester United manager does not think Real Madrid are willing to sell him.

Radamel Falcao hopes to bag his first Premier League goal against Leicester next weekend after drawing a blank on his Manchester United debut.

Manchester United are expected to complete the British-record signing of Angel di Maria later today.

Wayne Rooney wants to forget his Manchester United captaincy debut as quickly as possible.

Wayne Rooney has expressed his pride at being named Manchester United captain by manager Louis van Gaal.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has not been in his position for a week, but he has already made a good impression on Wayne Rooney.

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.

Ed Woodward has told Manchester United fans to expect new signings and several departures over the next few weeks.

David Moyes has broken his silence after his sacking as Manchester United manager – and pointedly made no mention of his players.