Is there only one United?
The reporting of Manchester United games is often biased and is bound to be a topic frequently visited on this blog. It is particularly annoying to see Manchester United reffered to as “United” in match reports when they are playing another team with “United” in their name. Take for example the game against West Ham United, below are some quotes from the match reviews where the singular word ”United” is used in relation to Manchester United and not West Ham United.
BBC website: ”The victory means United will retain the title with victory at Wigan next Sunday.
Sky Sports: ”The United midfielder head-butted Lucas Neill as the duo tangled on the edge of the West Ham box.”
The Guardian: “United found themselves numerically disadvantaged.”
News of the World: “The United faithful roared their approval and saluted skipper Rio Ferdinand and his side.”
Daily Mail: “United will wrap it up if they win at Wigan next Sunday.”
Telegraph: “Senseless piece of violence like the butt on Lucas Neill by Nani which condemned United to play with 10 men.”
I’d like to see comments from supporters of teams with United in their name!
May 4th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I dont see what the big deal is, i call them United. I have heard commentators call Sheffield United- United. I have also heard foreign fans call ManUtd- Manchester.
May 4th, 2008 at 05:45 pm
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May 4th, 2008 at 06:43 pm
Thanks for the hate Chelsea link!
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May 5th, 2008 at 07:35 am
This just saying your team is “United” has to be in context. If you are having a chat with a stranger and you annouce “I support United” then this shows no respect for all the other teams who have United in their name and would come across as arrogant. However, if you are outside the game in a pub discussing the match with a Man Utd hat, shirt and scarf on, it would be acceptable to just state “United”. Although, your dress code would mean you would be short of friends in my opinion!