Of his own accord Contrary to suggestions that David Kemp has been coerced into honouring his contract by Firoz Kassam, Kemp has publicly stated that he had no intention of following Joe Kinnear to Luton Town. He has also revealed that he, and not Kassam or Bill Smith, has sole responsibility for negotiating transfers and  [ more ]

Kemp's site United boss Dave Kemp has reiterated that he has no intention of following his former boss and mentor Joe Kinnear to Luton (if indeed that is where Kinnear ends up; it has still not been officially confirmed). Following his meeting today with Firoz Kassam Kemp has claimed that it's “business as usual” up  [ more ]

Match off United's game at Camberidge was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch – Phil Whelan will be pleased. Luton's home game with Rotherham was also called off. Meanwhile Swansea lost 3-1 at Bristol City, Port Vale went down 1-0 at Reading and Bristol Rovers lost 3-0 at Millwall. swindon visit Wrexham tomorrow. Elsewhere Ben  [ more ]

Kinnear mad as a Hatter? Joe Kinnear, who quit United just two days ago citing his health and family reasons, is now being strongly tipped to become Luton's new Director of Football. If this is true it seriously calls into question Kinnear's integrity and makes his stated reasons for leaving Oxford appear spurious at best  [ more ]

Down amongst the dead men United went down 4-2 at Peterborough's London Road tonight, despite taking the lead through a header from stand-in captain Matt Murphy in the 19th minute. It took Posh only eight minutes to equalise, with a header from David Oldfield and after a further four minutes the home side was in  [ more ]

On This Day On January 28th 1964 The U's actually beat Brentford 2-1 in a fourth round FA Cup replay at Griffin Park thanks to two goals from Bill Calder. On this day in 1966 United welcomed swindon to the Manor for the first time. Unfortunately they refused to show their hosts due respect and  [ more ]

Optimism confounded United lost 1-0 at home to Colchester this afternoon thanks to a goal on the stroke of half-time by Joseph Dunne. As predicted the only change from the line-up which beat Walsall was the one enforced by Jon Richardson's suspension, Lee Jarman stepping in to the captain's shoes, with Matt Murphy stepping into  [ more ]

Weatherstone stays not Hayes Simon Weatherstone has rejected a loan move to Conference outfit Hayes, presumably believing that he's better than that and that he has a place to fight for with United. This may be true, but he has yet to show it since he burst onto the scene spectacularly in Malcolm Shotton's first  [ more ]

Whither Weatherstone? United's allegedly technically gifted young forward Simon Weatherstone is currently pondering a loan move to Conference club Hayes. Weatherstone isn't figuring in David Kemp's plans and kemp has told the 21 year old that he needs to be getting regular first team games elsewhere. If Weatherstone accepts the move he should make his  [ more ]

Briefs Today is former United director Desmond Morris's 73rd birthday. Happy birthday Des.The court case to consider the Les Wells caution over his alleged right of way, due to commence yesterday, has been moved to tomorrow due to a failure of one of the parties to provide evidence on time.Former United player Steve Perryman has  [ more ]