On This Day: Ruud van Nistelrooy signs for Real Madrid
Back on this day in 2006, Manchester United sold centre-forward Ruud van Nistelrooy to Spanish side Real Madrid.
Jul 28, 10:05
On this day: Manchester United sign Rio Ferdinand
Twelve years ago today, Rio Ferdinand became Britain's most expensive footballer when he signed for Manchester United from rivals Leeds United.
Jul 22, 09:47
On this day: Two clinical Dutch strikers were born
Thirty-eight years ago today, future Holland internationals Ruud van Nistelrooy and Patrick Kluivert were born.
Jul 1, 10:07
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.
May 10, 10:07
Manchester United's top five Premier League Goodison Park wins
Ahead of their trip to Goodison Park tomorrow, Sports Mole picks out five of Manchester United's best away wins over Everton in the Premier League.
Apr 19, 12:22
Five cup finals involving Football League clubs
With Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United attempting to reach the FA Cup final this weekend, Sports Mole looks back at five cup finals involving Football League teams.
Apr 12, 12:01
Manchester United's wins in Germany
Ahead of their meeting with Bayern Munich, Sports Mole looks back at all of Manchester United's victories in Germany.
Apr 9, 12:52
Gonzalo Higuain "grateful" to be at Napoli
Gonzalo Higuain reveals that the reason he joined Napoli in the summer is because he wanted to join "a winning team".
Apr 3, 21:25
Guus Hiddink announced as Louis van Gaal's replacement as Netherlands boss
The Dutch FA confirm that Guus Hiddink will replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands boss after the World Cup.
Mar 28, 09:39
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's goals vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Cardiff City's match with Liverpool, Sports Mole looks back on the three goals that their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored against the Reds.
Mar 22, 10:58
On this day: Ruud van Nistelrooy hat-trick sends Manchester United top
Eleven years ago today, three goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy help Manchester United to overcome Fulham at Old Trafford.
Mar 22, 09:55
Guus Hiddink in talks to become Netherlands coach
Guus Hiddink says that he is in talks with the Dutch football association and is likely to replace Louis van Gaal as manager after the World Cup.
Mar 1, 11:51
Olympiacos vs. Manchester United: Previous meetings
Ahead of their clash tomorrow night, Sports Mole looks back over the four previous matches between Olympiacos and Manchester United.
Feb 24, 12:56
Premier League in numbers: Week 27
Sports Mole looks back over the 27th weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures.
Feb 24, 12:05
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: Season by season
Sports Mole looks back on each of Wayne Rooney's 10 seasons with Manchester United.
Feb 22, 12:04
On this day: Manchester United beat Manchester City in thrilling FA Cup tie
Sports Mole takes a trip back through time to relive Manchester United's 4-2 FA Cup win against Manchester City in 2004.
Feb 14, 10:02
On this day: Middlesbrough win at Old Trafford
Ten years ago today, Juninho scored twice as Middlesbrough recorded a 3-2 victory away at Manchester United.
Feb 11, 09:47
On this day: 100 for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Manchester United win Goodison thriller
On this day in 2004 Ruud van Nistelrooy grabs his 100th and 101st goals for Manchester United in a 4-3 win at Everton.
Feb 7, 09:59
On this day: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hat-trick downs Bolton Wanderers
Twelve years ago today, a hat-trick from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer helped Manchester United overcome Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
Jan 29, 10:11
Top five Manchester United debuts
Ahead of Juan Mata's potential debut, Sports Mole picks out five players who impressed on their first Manchester United outings.
Jan 28, 16:52
Top five Dutch striker flops in the Premier League
Sports Mole picks out five Dutch strikers who have struggled to score goals in the Premier League.
Jan 28, 13:04
In Pictures: Manchester United's top 10 most expensive signings
Amid speculation linking Juan Mata with a record move to Manchester United, Sports Mole looks back on the club's 10 most expensive players.
Jan 21, 16:57
On this day: Manchester City win derby clash
Eight years ago today, Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat away at local rivals Manchester City.
Jan 14, 09:50
On this day: Ronaldo scores last European goals
Six years ago today, former Brazilian international Ronaldo scored his last goals in European football.
Jan 13, 10:18
On this day: Nemanja Vidic signs for Manchester United
Eight years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of Serbian centre-back Nemanja Vidic.
Jan 5, 09:57
On this day: Manchester United hit Southampton for six
Ruud van Nistelrooy scored three times as Manchester United recorded a 6-1 win over Southampton 12 years ago today.
Dec 22, 09:50
The Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira era: Ultimate Manchester United/Arsenal XI
Sports Mole selects an ultimate team consisting of players from Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira's era at Manchester United and Arsenal.
Dec 11, 12:31
Robin van Persie: Possible next club
Sports Mole picks out five potential new clubs for Robin van Persie, should reports that he wants to leave Manchester United prove to be true.
Dec 7, 11:58
Paris Saint-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic equals Champions League goals record
Zlatan Ibrahimovic joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy as the players to have scored eight goals in a single Champions League group stage.
Nov 28, 09:19
Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Top five matches
Sports Mole picks out five of the best Old Trafford matches between Manchester United and Chelsea.
Nov 9, 11:38
Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on pizza-gate
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that the rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal reached boiling point when he was struck by a slice of pizza in 2004.
Oct 22, 15:28
On this day: Manchester United win 'Battle of Britain' against Rangers
Ten years ago today, Phil Neville scored the only goal of the game as Manchester United won away at Rangers.
Oct 22, 09:56
Top five solo Premier League goals
Sports Mole picks out five of the best individual goals that have been scored in the Premier League era.
Oct 7, 16:46
On this day: Manchester United overturn three-goal deficit at Tottenham Hotspur
Twelve years ago today, Manchester United overturn a three-goal half-time deficit to win 5-3 at Tottenham Hotspur.
Sep 29, 09:42
Who will be next season's Premier League top goalscorer?
Sports Mole assesses five players who could become the Premier League's leading goalscorer next season.
Aug 5, 12:10
In profile: New Swansea striker Wilfried Bony
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the abilities of Swansea City's new signing Wilfried Bony.
Jul 12, 11:51
Five players Swansea City should sign
Sports Mole picks out five new signings who would improve Swansea City ahead of their European adventure.
Jun 30, 11:17
Ruud van Nistelrooy questions Wayne Rooney's commitment
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy believes that Wayne Rooney should leave the club if he is not fully committed.
Jun 3, 19:48
Ruud van Nistelrooy: 'David Moyes under pressure to succeed'
Ruud van Nistelrooy believes that new Manchester United manager David Moyes will be under pressure to challenge on all fronts having succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at the club.
Jun 3, 19:14
Ruud van Nistelrooy backs Manuel Pellegrini for Manchester City success
Ruud van Nistelrooy says that Manuel Pellegrini is "up there with the best" managers in the world.
Jun 2, 22:28
