Alex Ferguson thought Class of '92 were 'off their heads'
7 years, 5 months ago

Alex Ferguson thought Class of '92 were 'off their heads'

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he thought the Class of '92 were 'off their heads' when he first heard of their plan to take over Salford City and attempt to guide them to the Football League. The legendary Manchester United boss was at Salford's Moor Lane ground on Thursday to officially unveil their renovated ground, with the club now two promotions away from League football. Sir Alex Ferguson speaks during the unveiling of Salford City's new stadium The former Manchester United boss was joined by Salford owners Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs Paul Scholes was also present as their former manager opened the new 5,000-capacity build 'I'm not surprised,' Ferguson said, as he addressed the crowd. A general view of Salford's new Peninsula Stadium which was officially opened on Thursday Members of the Class of '92 Neville and Giggs listen to Ferguson talk during the ceremony 'Whatever you've achieved, whatever you've tried to achieve has always been done with purpose, energy and belief in what you're doing.'

Ferguson Salford  united  youve  heads  92  club  salford  scholes  alex  class  league  surprised  thought  stadium  ferguson

History of this topic

Inside Salford City and how controversy-mired Ryan Giggs has become the most influential of Man United's Class of 92... but they're still losing £70k a week 10 years on
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Salford City and how controversy-mired Ryan Giggs has become the most influential of Man United's Class of 92... but they're still losing £70k a week 10 years on

Daily Mail  

The messages etched on the corridor walls at Salford City’s modest little stadium convey the hope that old-fashioned values and sheer love of a place might bring football success. Salford City face one of their biggest ever games when they play Man City in the FA Cup The League Two side are known for being owned by the Class of …

How Man United Class of 92's Salford dream fell flat with £23m losses, desperate need for investment after losing a billionaire backer and at risk of a 'crushing' relegation, writes IAN HERBERT
5 months ago

How Man United Class of 92's Salford dream fell flat with £23m losses, desperate need for investment after losing a billionaire backer and at risk of a 'crushing' relegation, writes IAN HERBERT

Daily Mail  

The lower leagues are where the real test of a football manager's mettle resides. Last week, Butt left the chief executive's post, declaring a wish to go back into coaching - though evidently not in Salford City's dugout. Salford City have been stuck League Two for the past five seasons since climbing four divisions in the first four years under …

Sir Alex Ferguson is spotted for the first time since being 'sacked' by Man United - as legendary boss, 82, enjoys night out at luxury Cheshire restaurant
5 months, 1 week ago

Sir Alex Ferguson is spotted for the first time since being 'sacked' by Man United - as legendary boss, 82, enjoys night out at luxury Cheshire restaurant

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson has been spotted publicly for the first time since losing his lucrative contract as an ambassador for Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson was photographed leaving Cibo restaurant in Hale, near Manchester, after being ruthlessly axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man United's global ambassador He enjoyed an evening out eating with the club's legendary former kitman Albert …

Getting rid of Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is a massive own goal by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, writes CHRIS WHEELER
5 months, 1 week ago

Getting rid of Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is a massive own goal by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, writes CHRIS WHEELER

Daily Mail  

After Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Liverpool last month, a satirical post appeared on social media next to a picture of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the Old Trafford directors' box with a hand clasped despairingly over his face. Not everyone will shed a tear for Sir Alex Ferguson - but he was not the root of their …

Manchester United ask Gary Neville to help regenerate Old Trafford
1 year, 1 month ago

Manchester United ask Gary Neville to help regenerate Old Trafford

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 Manchester United have asked Gary Neville to help …

Alex Ferguson to manage Man United in Treble Reunion
6 years, 1 month ago

Alex Ferguson to manage Man United in Treble Reunion

The Hindu  

Manchester United has confirmed that Alex Ferguson will manage his old club in the special 'Treble Reunion' match at Old Trafford in May. "I'm really looking forward to what will be a special day at Old Trafford," Ferguson, who was hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage last May, said via United's website. Read: Solskjaer has a nasty side, says Smalling "It …

Gary Neville heckled at council meeting for development
7 years, 1 month ago

Gary Neville heckled at council meeting for development

Daily Mail  

Ex-United star Gary Neville claimed he was branded 'a liar' at a public meeting yesterday called to discuss his proposals to develop fields in Turn Moss, Trafford Gary Neville was heckled during a heated public meeting to discuss his plans to develop an area of greenbelt land in Greater Manchester. The 43-year-old wants to turn Turn Moss Playing Fields into …

Sir Alex Ferguson tells Manchester United's Class of '92 they were 'off their heads' to buy Salford City
7 years, 5 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson tells Manchester United's Class of '92 they were 'off their heads' to buy Salford City

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 Sir Alex Ferguson has told his famous “Class …

Sir Alex Ferguson opens new Salford City stadium
7 years, 5 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson opens new Salford City stadium

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson opened Salford City's new stadium on Thursday. The National League North club have unveiled a new 5,000 capacity ground, entitled the 'Peninsula Stadium'. Sir Alex Ferguson speaks during the unveiling of Salford City's new stadium The former Manchester United boss was joined by Salford owners Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs Paul Scholes was …

Gary Neville on his new university, Salford City and what comes next for Manchester United's Class of 92
7 years, 6 months ago

Gary Neville on his new university, Salford City and what comes next for Manchester United's Class of 92

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. open image in gallery Neville's aim is to help personal development through …

Jose Mourinho 'house hunting' in Cheshire ahead of possible Manchester United move
8 years, 11 months ago

Jose Mourinho 'house hunting' in Cheshire ahead of possible Manchester United move

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 Jose Mourinho has begun hunting for houses in …

Ryan Giggs admits Salford ownership is the only sure thing he has in football due to precarious nature of Manchester United role
9 years, 7 months ago

Ryan Giggs admits Salford ownership is the only sure thing he has in football due to precarious nature of Manchester United role

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has admitted becoming the co-owner of non-league Salford City is his insurance policy against getting the sack at Old Trafford. Giggs, who won a record 13 Premier League titles as a United player, is currently assistant manager to Louis van Gaal but also owns Salford with former team-mates Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville and …

David Beckham had too many MLS franchise commitments to get involved with Salford City project, says Ryan Giggs
9 years, 7 months ago

David Beckham had too many MLS franchise commitments to get involved with Salford City project, says Ryan Giggs

Daily Mail  

However, Beckham was already too heavily involved with MLS franchise Former United players want to get part-time City to the Football League Ryan Giggs and the Class of 92 have confirmed David Beckham turned down the chance to work with them at Salford City David Beckham turned down the chance of joining his Manchester United Class of 92 pals at …

Manchester United's Class of '92 to lace up their boots again in match with Salford City
10 years, 7 months ago

Manchester United's Class of '92 to lace up their boots again in match with Salford City

Daily Mail  

They aim to get eighth tier Salford into the Football League Quintet were part of famous Man United team that won FA Youth Cup in 1992 and later formed backbone of Alex Ferguson's side Match will be played at the AJ Bell Stadium on Thursday night Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Neville brothers expected to play for Class …

Class of '92 legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt set to line up in Salford friendly
10 years, 10 months ago

Class of '92 legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt set to line up in Salford friendly

Daily Mail  

Class of '92 legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt set to line up in Salford friendly Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Phil Neviile, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are set to make a sensational return to action this summer. Watching brief: Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs at Salford City FC's …

Sir Alex Ferguson latest: Manager retires but will remain a director of club after 27 years in charge of Manchester United
11 years, 10 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson latest: Manager retires but will remain a director of club after 27 years in charge of Manchester United

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 Sir Alex Ferguson has made the seismic decision …

Discover Related