Alan Winstanley was one of the club’s longest serving supporters who watched as the Lactics progressed from the Lancashire Combination to the Premier League.

The defender, 35, is working for the BBC as a pundit at the World Cup after the club brought his 12-year stint at Old Trafford to an end in May.

Former owner Malcolm Glazer, who bought the Old Trafford club in 2005 but suffered a severe stroke in 2006, died yesterday aged 85.

United became the first and only club side to reach number one in the UK single charts with their song ‘Come you reds’ for their FA Cup final appearance 20 years ago

Title win would make Manuel Pellegrini the top boss this season as he has markedly improved City.

Scot Willie McKay found out over dealings in the July signing of Marc-Antoine Fortune as Wigan slapped with fine and warning as to future conduct

Wigan ensured their dream of an instant return to the top flight remained alive last night after securing their place in the playoffs with a 1-0 away win at relegation-threatened Birmingham

Moyes lasts 10 months following on from Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26-year reign which brought 38 trophies

Former Manchester United and City star Carlos Tevez is hitting headlines once again as the former City and United star has claimed he will not make the World Cup – because he is heading to Disney Land.

Uefa claim City’s spending spree since 2008 has broken the governing body’s rules and the club could face severe consequences in next 48 hours

Wigan face Premier League Arsenal in semi-finals on Saturday, the Championship club having mounted an incredible defence of their FA Cup title