Premier League legend reveals Sir Alex Ferguson 'called him twice' to try to sign him for Man United before he joined Chelsea.... including a couple of weeks AFTER he linked up with Blues
6 months ago

Premier League legend reveals Sir Alex Ferguson 'called him twice' to try to sign him for Man United before he joined Chelsea.... including a couple of weeks AFTER he linked up with Blues

Daily Mail  

A Premier League legend has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson called him twice to try and persuade him to join Manchester United. 'Before I joined Chelsea, Sir Alex Ferguson called me twice as he knew I wasn’t happy at Barcelona and we spoke at length about the project,' he told BetMGM. Emmanuel Petit has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson rang him twice to try and get him to join Chelsea - even after he had joined Petit, who won the 1997-98 double with Arsenal, made the switch to Stamford Bridge in 2001 'We spoke at length about the project,' Petit said of Ferguson 'Arsene Wenger also called me to ask what the situation was but Claudio came in person to meet me. Petit arrived at Arsenal in 1997 alongside Marc Overmars and both were sold to Barcelona three years later A meeting with 'nice' Claudio Ranieri persuaded him to join Chelsea for his final seasons Zola spent three seasons at the back end of his career with Chelsea and helped them get to the Champions League semi-finals 'Besides, head coach Serra Ferrer did not have the sufficient strength or necessary charisma to handle the team.'

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Sir Alex Ferguson's two-word message for Ruben Amorim as Man United fall to 13th in Premier League table following Brighton loss
2 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's two-word message for Ruben Amorim as Man United fall to 13th in Premier League table following Brighton loss

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson's simple pre-match advice for Ruben Amorim appeared to fall on deaf ears as the current Man United boss revealed advice he received from his legendary predecessor. Ferguson - along with a hose of United legends - was in attendance as Amorim's side slumped to a 10th Premier League defeat of the season and shared a brief moment …

David Moyes reveals what he REALLY thought when he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United in 2013 - and opens up on 'impossible' challenge facing the incoming Ruben Amorim
4 months, 2 weeks ago

David Moyes reveals what he REALLY thought when he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United in 2013 - and opens up on 'impossible' challenge facing the incoming Ruben Amorim

Daily Mail  

David Moyes has claimed he knew it would take years to revitalise Manchester United when he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. David Moyes said he knew it would take 'years' to fix Manchester United when he took over The Scot was sacked just 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson, who had won 13 titles Fans hoped the woeful …

Ruben Amorim: ‘Man Utd will think I am new Sir Alex Ferguson if we beat Man City’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim: ‘Man Utd will think I am new Sir Alex Ferguson if we beat Man City’

The Independent  

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Sir Alex Ferguson attends first Man United game since being 'sacked' from £2m-a-year ambassadorial role by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he's spotted in the stands during Leicester clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Alex Ferguson attends first Man United game since being 'sacked' from £2m-a-year ambassadorial role by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he's spotted in the stands during Leicester clash

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson was in the stands for the first time since his £2million-a-year ambassadorial role at Manchester United was ended. Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted in the stands for the first time since his £2m-a-year ambassadorial role was ended The legendary former boss had a great seat next to former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan as United thumped Leicester …

Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Man United's decision to 'sack' Sir Alex Ferguson after club legend was stripped £2.16m ambassadorial contract
5 months ago

Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Man United's decision to 'sack' Sir Alex Ferguson after club legend was stripped £2.16m ambassadorial contract

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho says the love of Manchester United fans around the world will be more important to Sir Alex Ferguson than the £2million-a-year he has lost as a club ambassador. Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role at the end of the season after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided to rip up his contract as part of a …

Sir Alex Ferguson set to miss Man United clash with Brentford in first match since legendary manager's ambassadorial contract was axed
5 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson set to miss Man United clash with Brentford in first match since legendary manager's ambassadorial contract was axed

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson will miss Manchester United's match with Brentford on Saturday, the club's first game since his ambassadorial contract was axed. Man United's minority owners Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe took the decision to rip up Ferguson's £2million-a-year contract as part of cost cutting measures. Sir Alex Ferguson will miss Man United's Premier League match with Brentford on Saturday …

Why Sir Alex Ferguson may harbour doubts about Manchester United's new direction after Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave him the boot face-to face, revealed by CHRIS WHEELER
5 months, 1 week ago

Why Sir Alex Ferguson may harbour doubts about Manchester United's new direction after Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave him the boot face-to face, revealed by CHRIS WHEELER

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to reach Man United Confidential every Tuesday, plus more exclusive scoops, in-depth coverage and analysis from Old Trafford It is a rather sad footnote to Sir Alex Ferguson's career that his last success story at Old Trafford came not with Manchester United but Wigan Warriors. Sir Alex Ferguson has been a paid employee of Manchester United for nearly …

Eric Cantona hits out at Manchester United’s ‘scandalous’ Sir Alex Ferguson decision: ‘Such a lack of respect’
5 months, 1 week ago

Eric Cantona hits out at Manchester United’s ‘scandalous’ Sir Alex Ferguson decision: ‘Such a lack of respect’

The Independent  

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Revealed: Rio Ferdinand once rang Wayne Rooney to call out two Man United stars - asking him 'how are you allowing this?'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: Rio Ferdinand once rang Wayne Rooney to call out two Man United stars - asking him 'how are you allowing this?'

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he called up his former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney after being left amazed by the behaviour of two stars in the dressing-room. Ferdinand became one the best centre backs in the history of the Premier League during his time at Manchester United, winning six top-flight titles and a Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson. …

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute across the big divide to Jurgen Klopp... as the legendary Man United manager takes departing Liverpool boss out for dinner to personally bid him goodbye
10 months, 1 week ago

Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute across the big divide to Jurgen Klopp... as the legendary Man United manager takes departing Liverpool boss out for dinner to personally bid him goodbye

Daily Mail  

Dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and a moving tribute from his players have already been parts of Jurgen Klopp’s farewell week. Sir Alex Ferguson personally invited Jurgen Klopp for dinner in his final week as Liverpool boss The German described sitting down for dinner with Ferguson as 'outstanding' Sunday will be the final time Klopp takes charge of Liverpool after …

Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's racing circle: A multi-millionaire businessman and a famous toy manufacturer, the Coronation Street star and the Man United legend's close football pals
1 year ago

Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's racing circle: A multi-millionaire businessman and a famous toy manufacturer, the Coronation Street star and the Man United legend's close football pals

Daily Mail  

Legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a double at Cheltenham on Thursday, with friends toasting victories at the famous festival. Sir Alex Ferguson watched on with his friends as four runners competed on Thursday The legendary former Man United manager saw horses triumph in back-to-back races Ged Mason Mason is a long-time friend of Sir Alex and …

Gary Neville reveals the only player Sir Alex Ferguson broke his self-imposed transfer rules for at Manchester United
1 year, 2 months ago

Gary Neville reveals the only player Sir Alex Ferguson broke his self-imposed transfer rules for at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has revealed the only time Sir Alex Ferguson deviated from his self-imposed transfer policy at Manchester United. Louis Saha and Luis Boa Morte wreaked havoc on the United defence that day, and Ferguson broke from tradition by consulting his defenders on whether the Frenchman would be a good fit for his squad. Gary Neville revealed the one time …

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Dougie Freedman's respect for Sir Alex Ferguson makes him strong candidate for Old Trafford role, Latinos stay up late into the night for crunch clash plus club contacts rival
1 year, 3 months ago

MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Dougie Freedman's respect for Sir Alex Ferguson makes him strong candidate for Old Trafford role, Latinos stay up late into the night for crunch clash plus club contacts rival

Daily Mail  

One of the intriguing aspects of whether United will replace John Murtough and bring in a new director of football is that one of the candidates, Dougie Freedman, has been mentored for many years by fellow Glaswegian, Sir Alex Ferguson. Sergio Reguilon tagged a parody account as he tried to congratulate Kobbie Mainoo following the young midfielder's good performance in …

David Moyes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson gave him NO CHOICE in becoming Manchester United manager
2 years, 2 months ago

David Moyes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson gave him NO CHOICE in becoming Manchester United manager

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson gave him no choice but to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson - despite other clubs being interested in him becoming their new boss. David Moyes endured a miserable spell at Manchester United after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson 'I drove out to Sir Alex's house.and he said "I'm retiring and you're …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals Sir Alex Ferguson talked him out of joining Man City
2 years, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals Sir Alex Ferguson talked him out of joining Man City

Daily Mail  

The legendary striker also claimed he does not respect United boss Erik ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson contacted him to convince him not to join Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Cristiano Ronaldo has sat down for an explosive interview with Piers Morgan The 37-year-old revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson had talked him out of joining Manchester …

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson in court to defend Ryan Giggs
2 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson in court to defend Ryan Giggs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sir Alex told Manchester Crown Court on Friday that …

Robert Lewandowski's Old Phone Call with Sir Alex Ferguson Re-emerges Amid Fresh Manchester United Transfer Links
3 years ago

Robert Lewandowski's Old Phone Call with Sir Alex Ferguson Re-emerges Amid Fresh Manchester United Transfer Links

News 18  

Bayern Munich star striker Robert Lewandowski’s old phone call with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson surfaced recently on social media. The publication also mentioned that back in 2012, United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to him before signing Robin van Persie that time. “After my second year in Dortmund, I had a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson,” …

What made Sir Alex Ferguson so successful?
3 years, 3 months ago

What made Sir Alex Ferguson so successful?

New York Times  

For Sir Alex Ferguson, the road to managerial majesty started at the age of 32 in the summer of 1974. Ferguson welcomed Littlehales into the club and, according to the latter’s book, allowed him to develop “the first training-ground sleep recovery room on the planet at United’s Carrington facility.” When United did double training sessions in a day during pre-season, …

Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo Catch-up in Manchester United Reunion - News18
3 years, 3 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo Catch-up in Manchester United Reunion - News18

News 18  

Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson were reunited in a special interview about their time together at Old Trafford. The star striker who re-joined United from Italian side Juventus last summer revealed his relationship with the great Scotsman, who also played a key role in his return to Old Trafford. In a joint interview conducted by the …

Cristiano Ronaldo credits Sir Alex Ferguson as the key to his return to Manchester United
3 years, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo credits Sir Alex Ferguson as the key to his return to Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo admits Sir Alex Ferguson is the main reason he has decided to return to Manchester United. Ronaldo posted a gushing message to the club on social media on Tuesday after completing his £19.8million move from Juventus on deadline day, signing off with: 'PS - Sir Alex, this one is for you…' In his first interview, the Portugal star …

Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartfelt message for Sir Alex Ferguson after joining Manchester United
3 years, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartfelt message for Sir Alex Ferguson after joining Manchester United

India TV News  

Manchester United on Tuesday signed Cristiano Ronaldo on a two-year contract with an obligation to extend for a further year. After his Manchester United move was confirmed, Ronaldo posted an heartfelt message on his social media account and dedicated his move to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. “Everyone who knows me, knows about my never ending love for Manchester United,” …

Michael Owen admits Karim Benzema rejecting Sir Alex Ferguson allowed Manchester United move
3 years, 10 months ago

Michael Owen admits Karim Benzema rejecting Sir Alex Ferguson allowed Manchester United move

Daily Mail  

Michael Owen revealed Manchester United only signed him because Sir Alex Ferguson was unable to convince Karim Benzema to join the club. But speaking ahead of the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League tie with Real Madrid, Owen admitted he would never have joined United has Benzema decided to move to England rather than Spain when he left Lyon. Michael …

Alex Ferguson says breakaway league would end 70 years of history
3 years, 11 months ago

Alex Ferguson says breakaway league would end 70 years of history

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said a breakaway European Super League would be a move away from 70 years of football history and that fans love the Champions League as it is. Media reports on Sunday said that six Premier League clubs, including United, had signed up to plans for a breakaway league which would be a rival …

Former Manchester United manager Ferguson claims Aintree hat-trick
3 years, 11 months ago

Former Manchester United manager Ferguson claims Aintree hat-trick

Hindustan Times  

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is no stranger to winning trophies and the Scot added another treble to his collection when three horses he co-owns secured Grade One victories at Aintree on Thursday. Sir Alex Ferguson: File photo The manager of the United side that won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble in 1999, the 79-year-old …

Sir Alex Ferguson says feared losing memory, speech after brain haemorrhage
4 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson says feared losing memory, speech after brain haemorrhage

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he feared losing his memory and voice after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018. The 79-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, needed emergency surgery and spent several days in intensive care at Salford Royal Hospital in greater Manchester. "One of the first things I said the …

Gary Neville recalls how telling Sir Alex Ferguson to 'f*** off' led to the worst 'hairdryer' ever
4 years ago

Gary Neville recalls how telling Sir Alex Ferguson to 'f*** off' led to the worst 'hairdryer' ever

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has recalled how telling Sir Alex Ferguson to 'f*** off' led to the worst 'hairdryer' treatment he had ever received from the legendary Manchester United boss. Gary Neville recalled the aftermath of swearing at Sir Alex Ferguson in 2007 Neville said telling Ferguson to 'f**** off' had led to the worst 'hairdryer' he ever received 'I once told …

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals Jurgen Klopp's 3 AM phone-call after Liverpool's title win
4 years, 7 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals Jurgen Klopp's 3 AM phone-call after Liverpool's title win

India TV News  

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson waxed lyrical of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the latter recently guided his team to their first Premier League title in 30 years. Ferguson, on Monday, announced Klopp as winner of this year's League Managers Association manager of the year award and also detailed a phone call which the German made in the early …

Sir Alex Ferguson forgives Jurgen Klopp for late-night call
4 years, 7 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson forgives Jurgen Klopp for late-night call

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp thoroughly deserved his success this season and was even willing to forgive the German for waking him up in the early hours of the morning to announce his league triumph. Klopp was presented with the Alex Ferguson Trophy on Monday after being named League Managers' Association manager of the year …

Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated Liverpool on Premier League title win, reveals Kenny Dalglish
4 years, 8 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated Liverpool on Premier League title win, reveals Kenny Dalglish

The Independent  

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He came, He saw, He conquered: On this day, Sir Alex Ferguson bid adieu to Manchester United with 38 trophies
4 years, 10 months ago

He came, He saw, He conquered: On this day, Sir Alex Ferguson bid adieu to Manchester United with 38 trophies

India TV News  

For most Manchester United fans, to even consider the possibility of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement was beyond the realm of possibility. Mourinho would also go on to follow Ferguson's footsteps at Manchester United. After Ferguson's retirement in 2013, Manchester United's struggles began significantly, as the club is yet to win a Premier League title since. The club saw four managerial …

Gary Neville reveals how Sir Alex Ferguson REFUSED to let him give up Man United captaincy
4 years, 11 months ago

Gary Neville reveals how Sir Alex Ferguson REFUSED to let him give up Man United captaincy

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has recalled the time he tried to relinquish his captaincy duties at Manchester United only for Sir Alex Ferguson to emphatically shut him down as he was worried of feuds breaking in the camp. Gary Neville recalled the time he told Sir Alex Ferguson he didn't feel worthy of being captain Ferguson emphatically refused to let Neville give …

Manchester United news: Roy Keane accuses Sir Alex Ferguson of nepotism as 14-year feud reignites
5 years, 6 months ago

Manchester United news: Roy Keane accuses Sir Alex Ferguson of nepotism as 14-year feud reignites

The Independent  

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Sir Alex Ferguson banned from attending Man Utd’s win over Fulham by doctors
6 years, 3 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson banned from attending Man Utd’s win over Fulham by doctors

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson missed Manchester United's Premier League clash against Fulham on the advice of his doctors. The Scot, who is being guided back to full health after suffering a brain hemorrhage in May, had attended each of United's three previous matches in the space of just nine days — which included him making the arduous trip to watch them …

Ronaldo pays tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Old Trafford return
6 years, 5 months ago

Ronaldo pays tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Old Trafford return

Daily Mail  

Ahead of his emotional return to Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo claims he will 'never, ever' forget the help Sir Alex Ferguson gave him while at Manchester United. It is only the second time the forward, who spent six successful years at Old Trafford, has returned to his former stomping ground since leaving for Real Madrid in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo has …

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson thanks medics for life-saving surgery
6 years, 7 months ago

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson thanks medics for life-saving surgery

Firstpost  

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson thanked medics for saving his life and said he felt humbled by the huge outpouring of sympathy in his first public comments since undergoing emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage London: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson thanked medics for saving his life and said he felt humbled by the huge outpouring of sympathy …

'When you played Man United you felt you were taking on Fergie' - Keown
6 years, 10 months ago

'When you played Man United you felt you were taking on Fergie' - Keown

Daily Mail  

The footballing world has come together to wish Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy recovery after he underwent surgery for a brain haemorrhage. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is currently recovering in hospital Jamie Redknapp I'll never forget a conversation I had with Sir Alex Ferguson in the Old Trafford tunnel after a game in 2004. Ferguson told Jamie …

Sir Alex Ferguson is still at the pinnacle of the game
6 years, 10 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson is still at the pinnacle of the game

Daily Mail  

When the right moment came, Sir Alex Ferguson vacated the touchline at the top, and entirely on his terms. Sir Alex Ferguson, pictured in 2013, vacated the touchline at the top and entirely on his terms He didn't win every big game, every cup final, because nobody can — but he won more of them than anybody else, building empires, …

Sir Alex Ferguson: Football world rallies around former Manchester United manager after brain haemorrhage
6 years, 10 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson: Football world rallies around former Manchester United manager after brain haemorrhage

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Everton manager Sam Allardyce has called the news …

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger can't resist charm of Sir Alex Ferguson
6 years, 10 months ago

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger can't resist charm of Sir Alex Ferguson

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson often seemed invincible as a football manager. Just a week ago he stood alongside his old adversary, Arsene Wenger and presented him with an engraved vase marking his achievements as the Frenchman visited Old Trafford for the last time as Arsenal manager. Sir Alex Ferguson greeted Arsene Wenger before Arsenal's game at Manchester United But Mourinho resisted …

Sir Alex Ferguson still dominates our game after retiring as Man United boss
6 years, 10 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson still dominates our game after retiring as Man United boss

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson is a colossus who has dominated the lives of so many of us who love football for the past 30 years. Sir Alex Ferguson has dominated the lives of so many of us who love football Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United and two Champions League's A succession of managers have tried to step …

Manchester United stars send best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson
6 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United stars send best wishes to Sir Alex Ferguson

Daily Mail  

The sporting world has sent heartfelt wishes to legendary former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who has undergone emergency surgery for a subarachnoid brain haemorrhage. Former Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who bloomed into one of the finest players of all time under Ferguson, lead the messages of well wishing by urging the 76-year-old to 'be strong.' A number of …

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson invites Pep Guardiola out for dinner
6 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson invites Pep Guardiola out for dinner

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson put his Manchester United allegiances to one side last month as he took Pep Guardiola out for dinner to congratulate him on winning the title. Indeed, Ferguson momentarily put aside the long-standing rivalry to congratulate the City boss, taking him out for a meal in Manchester just days after United had handed the title on a plate …

Arjen Robben was ready to join Man United after Alex Ferguson meet
6 years, 11 months ago

Arjen Robben was ready to join Man United after Alex Ferguson meet

Daily Mail  

Arjen Robben has revealed he was ready to sign for Manchester United after he was wooed by then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson over dinner before eventually joining Chelsea. Robben says he was given a tour of Manchester United's facilities and was ready to sign a deal, but claims they then failed to make a concrete offer. Arjen Robben has revealed his …

Sir Alex Ferguson fumes at full-time of Man Utd defeat to Sevilla
7 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson fumes at full-time of Man Utd defeat to Sevilla

Daily Mail  

After 27 years at the helm of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson cannot simply just switch off his emotions, and he showed that after his former side were dumped out of the Champions League on Tuesday night. Sir Alex Ferguson was unimpressed by Manchester United's Champions League exit The former United boss appeared on BT Sport complaining about the performance …

Jose Mourinho to take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson's book ahead of third season at Manchester United
7 years, 1 month ago

Jose Mourinho to take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson's book ahead of third season at Manchester United

The Independent  

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Jose Mourinho told by Sir Alex Ferguson to 'bring the umbrella' for life at Manchester United
8 years, 8 months ago

Jose Mourinho told by Sir Alex Ferguson to 'bring the umbrella' for life at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has highlighted the 'many opportunities to be together' he will now have with legendary Red Devils boss, Sir Alex Ferguson. Jose Mourinho plays with a Manchester United scarf in front of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand at Old Trafford Then-Chelsea boss Mourinho speaks to Scotsman Ferguson before the 2007 Community Shield Ferguson crosses his …

Mauricio Pochettino looks to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United reign as Tottenham boss agrees contract extension
8 years, 10 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino looks to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United reign as Tottenham boss agrees contract extension

Daily Mail  

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United by building a title-winning dynasty after verbally committing to another five years at White Hart Lane. The paperwork will be formally completed by Tuesday, confirming Pochettino as the highest-paid manager in the club's history on a salary believed to be worth £5.5million a year, as first reported …

Arsene Wenger: I sometimes wonder what Alex Ferguson does all day... he has his horses, I love horses too but not racing
9 years, 10 months ago

Arsene Wenger: I sometimes wonder what Alex Ferguson does all day... he has his horses, I love horses too but not racing

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger cannot imagine life after football and admits that he struggles to comprehend how his former great rival, Sir Alex Ferguson, fills him time since quitting the job in 2013. 'I sometimes wonder what is he doing all day,' said Wenger ahead of Arsenal's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday. Arsene Wenger says he sometimes wonder what Alex Ferguson …

Cristiano Ronaldo still thinks about Manchester United and misses Sir Alex Ferguson
10 years, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo still thinks about Manchester United and misses Sir Alex Ferguson

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he still thinks about Manchester United and misses Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Old Trafford manager who helped make him a superstar. Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he still thinks about former club Manchester United and misses Sir Alex Ferguson Ronaldo was speaking after winning the Ballon d'Or for the second successive year in Zurich Ronaldo's development as …

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