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 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 four decades The legendary Manchester United manager was invited to give a pep talk to Wigan Warriors players before their Super League grand final win over Hull KR Sir Jim Ratcliffe has axed Ferguson's lucrative ambassadorial deal in a controversial move Is he convinced about the direction United are taking under Ineos? Horse racing has become the primary focus of the manager's post-Manchester United years Ferguson even had a winner at this year's Cheltenham Festival, Paul Nicholls-trained Monmiral The 82-year-old fell out with then-United shareholders JP McManus and John Magnier over Rock of Gibraltar Nowadays, he is known to travel to race meetings by helicopter, taking off from a pad at Mottram Hall with his close friend Ged Mason, the chief executive of recruitment firm Morson Group who also sponsor the Sir Alex Ferguson Golf Day at the Belfry. United was not Ferguson's only success story and he received a statue at Aberdeen in 2022 Man United will always remain close to his heart but his meeting with Ratcliffe may have forever altered his association with club Two weeks ago, Ferguson was back in Scotland at Ibrox to watch his old club Rangers face Lyon while United were playing FC Porto in the Europa League.

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Few revelations but a fond trip down memory lane in new ‘Sir Alex’ documentary
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Few revelations but a fond trip down memory lane in new ‘Sir Alex’ documentary

The Independent  

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Sir Alex Ferguson makes key decision over £24m business - just weeks after legendary Man United boss was axed from ambassadorial role
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sir Alex Ferguson makes key decision over £24m business - just weeks after legendary Man United boss was axed from ambassadorial role

Daily Mail  

Legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has resigned as the director of his personal company. Ferguson had launched the company in 1983 when he was manager of Aberdeen, three years before he would go on to start his 26-year Man United reign. Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped down as the director of his company ACF Sports Promotions His sons …

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
4 months, 3 weeks 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 Manchester United were right to bid farewell to Alex Ferguson
5 months ago

Why Manchester United were right to bid farewell to Alex Ferguson

The Independent  

When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in charge of Manchester United, he would not leave his car in the spot reserved for “the manager” at the club’s Carrington training ground. Without the backing of the legendary chief – who, in 1999, guided United to the historic treble of the Premiership, Champions League and FA Cup; who discovered the Class of ‘92 …

Erik ten Hag: Man Utd will need Sir Alex Ferguson despite end to ambassador role
5 months ago

Erik ten Hag: Man Utd will need Sir Alex Ferguson despite end to ambassador role

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is right to turn off Sir Alex Ferguson's tap. His horse row opened door for the Glazers - and Manchester United have been paying for it ever since, writes IAN LADYMAN
5 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is right to turn off Sir Alex Ferguson's tap. His horse row opened door for the Glazers - and Manchester United have been paying for it ever since, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Manchester United supporters tend to cling to Sir Alex Ferguson like tired swimmers cling to rocks. Manchester United supporters tend to cling to Sir Alex Ferguson like tired swimmers cling to rocks Sir Jim Ratcliffe has shown his ruthlessness and ended his …

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Are Man United right to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to stay away from the dressing room?
5 months ago

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Are Man United right to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to stay away from the dressing room?

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson's multi-million pound ambassadorial role has been ended by Manchester United's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as part of a cost-cutting drive. Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that the legendary Man United boss - who led the club to 38 trophies in 26 years - and the football board have also been told not to enter the dressing …

Man United players told they should pay Sir Alex Ferguson's salary by England legend after club's shock decision to axe £2.16m ambassador contract
5 months ago

Man United players told they should pay Sir Alex Ferguson's salary by England legend after club's shock decision to axe £2.16m ambassador contract

Daily Mail  

A former England star has suggested that Manchester United's current crop of players should offer to pay Sir Alex Ferguson's salary following the club's decision to axe his lucrative ambassadorial contract. But United's legendary manager, 82, has lost his contract following a face-to-face meeting between Ferguson and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. An England legend has said that Man United's …

Richard Keys slams Man United's 'small-minded' decision to 'sack' legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson from ambassadorial role - as he accuses Sir Jim Ratcliffe of 'killing the club'
5 months, 1 week ago

Richard Keys slams Man United's 'small-minded' decision to 'sack' legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson from ambassadorial role - as he accuses Sir Jim Ratcliffe of 'killing the club'

Daily Mail  

Richard Keys has taken aim at Manchester United's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the decision to strip legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson of a multi-million pound ambassadorial role. beIN Sports host Keys has accused Man United's minority over of a 'small-minded' decision, hitting out at their treatment of Ferguson. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, right, ended a multi-million deal with ex-Man …

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 …

Sir Alex Ferguson is told to stay away from the Man United DRESSING ROOM in yet another controversial move after Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'sacked' club legend from his £2.61m ambassadorial role
5 months, 1 week ago

Sir Alex Ferguson is told to stay away from the Man United DRESSING ROOM in yet another controversial move after Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'sacked' club legend from his £2.61m ambassadorial role

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson and the Manchester United football board have been asked not to enter the dressing room at Old Trafford – breaking a tradition that stretches back to the days of Sir Matt Busby. Earlier on Tuesday it emerged that Ferguson had seen his multi-million pound ambassadorial role stripped by the club’s new part owner INEOS, as part of …

Man Utd terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2m contract in cost-cutting drive
5 months, 1 week ago

Man Utd terminate Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2m contract in cost-cutting drive

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 Ineos has terminated Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2m contract …

Man United legend Eric Cantona SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a 'scandalous lack of respect' in expletive-laden Instagram rant after Sir Alex Ferguson was 'sacked' from his ambassadorial role
5 months, 1 week ago

Man United legend Eric Cantona SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a 'scandalous lack of respect' in expletive-laden Instagram rant after Sir Alex Ferguson was 'sacked' from his ambassadorial role

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has taken aim at the club's new Ineos part-owners in the wake of Sir Alex Ferguson's lucrative multi-million pound ambassadorial role being axed. However, on Tuesday it was revealed that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe informed Ferguson he would no longer be a paid employee at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season for …

Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United £2.16MILLION contract is ended as Ineos continue to cut costs with Sir Jim Ratcliffe also cancelling Christmas party
5 months, 1 week ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United £2.16MILLION contract is ended as Ineos continue to cut costs with Sir Jim Ratcliffe also cancelling Christmas party

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson has become the most high-profile victim of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ruthless cost-cutting at Manchester United after the club’s legendary manager lost his £2million-a-year contract as a global ambassador. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly axed a £2.16m contract with Sir Alex Ferguson Ferguson was reportedly told in a face-to-face meeting the contract would be terminated Ferguson was seen …

Eric Cantona condemns Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘scandalous’ decision to axe Sir Alex Ferguson
5 months, 1 week ago

Eric Cantona condemns Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘scandalous’ decision to axe Sir Alex Ferguson

The Telegraph  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to axe Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal with Manchester United has been slammed by his former player Eric Cantona. But the latest cost cutting measure by United’s new part owners Ineos has been condemned by iconic former striker Cantona, who won four league titles under Ferguson during the 1990s. “Sir Alex Ferguson should be able to …

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 …

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 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 …

Tyson Fury poses with Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford as the Man United fan tells Erik ten Hag's men to 'get stuck right in' against Liverpool
1 year ago

Tyson Fury poses with Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford as the Man United fan tells Erik ten Hag's men to 'get stuck right in' against Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Tyson Fury was in the FA Cup spirit on Sunday as the British heavyweight superstar was in attendance at Old Trafford, offering some advice for Erik ten Hag's side and posing for a picture with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson before kick-off. A lifetime Manchester United fan, Fury was in attendance at Old Trafford ahead of kick-off between the two …

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 …

Now Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp are bossing Cheltenham... as the legendary managers watch their horses win three out of seven races and made the Festival feel more like Wembley!
1 year ago

Now Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp are bossing Cheltenham... as the legendary managers watch their horses win three out of seven races and made the Festival feel more like Wembley!

Daily Mail  

Cheltenham felt more like Wembley on Thursday as two legendary managers — Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp — won their first races at the Cheltenham Festival. Sir Alex Ferguson was jubilant after winning back-to-back races on third day of the Festival Harry Cobden led Monmiral to victory in the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle with odds of 25/1 Harry Skelton then …

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Cheltenham Festival-winning horse empire
1 year ago

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Cheltenham Festival-winning horse empire

The Telegraph  

Sir Alex Ferguson, a lifelong racing fan, jumped briefly for joy at Cheltenham but tempered his celebrations, having broken a rib after celebrating other notable wins in recent months. Last month, Ferguson said he was “living the dream” after his star horse Spirit Dancer – who he bred himself – secured the Neom Turf Cup at the Saudi Cup, netting …

New Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe echoes Sir Alex Ferguson's famous battle cry in warning to rivals Man City and Liverpool: 'I would like to knock them both off their perch'
1 year, 1 month ago

New Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe echoes Sir Alex Ferguson's famous battle cry in warning to rivals Man City and Liverpool: 'I would like to knock them both off their perch'

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe vowed on Wednesday night to knock Manchester City and Liverpool off their perches after becoming co-owner of Manchester United. In 2002, Sir Alex Ferguson famously said his greatest achievement was knocking Liverpool ‘right off their perch’. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS completed their minority investment in Manchester United The INEOS chief has vowed to knock United's rivals, …

Gary Neville has message for Marcus Rashford after latest Manchester United misdemeanour
1 year, 1 month ago

Gary Neville has message for Marcus Rashford after latest Manchester United misdemeanour

The Independent  

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe shares Manchester United priority to ‘ruthlessly focus’ on winning
1 year, 2 months ago

Sir Jim Ratcliffe shares Manchester United priority to ‘ruthlessly focus’ on winning

The Independent  

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'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting
1 year, 2 months ago

'No Question About That': Boyhood Manchester United Fan Jim Ratcliffe Terms Invest in Club Most Exciting

News 18  

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who attended his first Manchester United game on Sunday since striking a deal to take a minority stake in the club, called his investment the most “exciting” endeavour of his life. “I have done a few exciting things but this caps it all, there’s no question about that,” Ratcliffe said during a brief meet and greet …

Gary Neville TEARS into Manchester United and says 'truly awful' decision to confirm Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% stake on Christmas Eve makes 2023 'a DISGRACE to the end'
1 year, 2 months ago

Gary Neville TEARS into Manchester United and says 'truly awful' decision to confirm Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 25% stake on Christmas Eve makes 2023 'a DISGRACE to the end'

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has torn into Manchester United, claiming the decision to announce Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority share takeover on Christmas Eve makes 2023 a 'disgrace to the end'. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's buy-out of 25 per cent of Manchester United has finally been confirmed Gary Neville was left totally bemused that the deal was confirmed on Christmas Eve Your browser does …

Sir Alex Ferguson puts £3.5M mansion up for sale after wife's passing
1 year, 4 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson puts £3.5M mansion up for sale after wife's passing

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson has put his stunning five-bedroom Cheshire mansion on the market for £3.5million weeks after the death of his beloved wife Cathy - with whom he shared it for 25 years. Lady Cathy was by Sir Alex's side throughout his long football career, and helped nurse him back to health after his stroke following his retirement after 26 …

THE NOTEBOOK: Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford for the first time since death of Lady Cathy... while Marcus Rashford reaches landmark figure and protests continue over the G
1 year, 4 months ago

THE NOTEBOOK: Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford for the first time since death of Lady Cathy... while Marcus Rashford reaches landmark figure and protests continue over the G

Daily Mail  

Manchester United were made to work hard, but went into the international break with a 1-0 victory over Luton Town on Saturday. Victor Lindelof scored the only goal as Manchester United beat Luton Town 1-0 on Saturday Marcus Rashford reached a milestone when he took to the field for Man United on Saturday The Red Devils suffered a double injury …

Sir Alex Ferguson's forgotten Man United starlet signs for Stockport County
1 year, 8 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's forgotten Man United starlet signs for Stockport County

Daily Mail  

A former Manchester United starlet has signed for Stockport after leaving Stoke as a free agent. The 29-year-old will start next season for the League Two side just over eleven years after he joined the Red Devils as one of the last signings made by talismanic manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Nick Powell is the signing in question, but despite being …

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 …

SPORTS AGENDA: Anonymous bidder pays £200k for dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona
2 years, 5 months ago

SPORTS AGENDA: Anonymous bidder pays £200k for dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona

Daily Mail  

RLWC opening ceremony another example of game shooting itself in the foot Attendees at the charity gala dinner were left shocked after the bid was won The dinner is part of a fundraising drive for the Salford Royal neurological unit Bidder pays £200k for dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona for charity He was already bringing a vintage …

Michael Knighton calls on Sir Alex Ferguson to get the Glazers to sell amid Man United takeover bid
2 years, 7 months ago

Michael Knighton calls on Sir Alex Ferguson to get the Glazers to sell amid Man United takeover bid

Daily Mail  

Michael Knighton has pleaded for Sir Alex Ferguson to back his Manchester United takeover bid - to stop the Glazers from continuing their 'wilful destruction' of the once great club. However, the 70-year-old has called upon the Scot, and other members of the Manchester United hierarchy, to convince the Glazer family to sell up their holding in United, allowing Knighton, …

Sir Alex Ferguson was 'the godfather of Man United who was on top of everything', says Wayne Rooney
2 years, 11 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson was 'the godfather of Man United who was on top of everything', says Wayne Rooney

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insisted the club has struggled ever since 'a void was left' by the departure of boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Wayne Rooney admitted Man United have struggled since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson Rooney conceded on Sky Sports that the era following his departure left a void at the club Rooney, the club's all-time greatest …

Ex-Man United coach reveals how he GOADED the greats!
2 years, 11 months ago

Ex-Man United coach reveals how he GOADED the greats!

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United coach Mick Clegg has revealed how he goaded the club's greats after bringing boxing into Sir Alex Ferguson's squad. The former power development coach at Old Trafford introduced boxing into his fitness sessions at the club's Carrington training ground after former captain Roy Keane showed enthusiasm for it to be incorporated into his training regime. Former Manchester …

Sir Alex Ferguson Unveils a Statue of Himself in Aberdeen, Legendary Manager Describes it as a 'Fantastic Honour'
3 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson Unveils a Statue of Himself in Aberdeen, Legendary Manager Describes it as a 'Fantastic Honour'

News 18  

A proud Sir Alex Ferguson unveiled his own statue outside Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium on Friday. Sir Alex had steered Aberdeen to three Scottish league titles, four Scottish Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup, before taking charge at Old Trafford. According to a Mail Online report, Sir Alex was joined by a number of former Aberdeen greats including Willie Miller, …

Ed Woodward’s time at Manchester United ends as it began – with club still seeking next Sir Alex Ferguson
3 years, 2 months ago

Ed Woodward’s time at Manchester United ends as it began – with club still seeking next Sir Alex Ferguson

The Independent  

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As Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson turns 80, Sportsmail's writers share memories
3 years, 2 months ago

As Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson turns 80, Sportsmail's writers share memories

Daily Mail  

As Sir Alex Ferguson turns 80 on New Year's Eve, Sportsmail's writers have reflected on their experiences with one of the most iconic figures in the game of football. Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his 80th birthday on New Year's Eve Martin Samuel Sportsmail's Chief sports writer I first met Sir Alex Ferguson at half-time at Blackburn Rovers, …

What made Sir Alex Ferguson so successful?
3 years, 2 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, …

DANNY MURPHY meets WES BROWN to get the inside track on Sir Alex Ferguson
3 years, 2 months ago

DANNY MURPHY meets WES BROWN to get the inside track on Sir Alex Ferguson

Daily Mail  

With Sir Alex Ferguson celebrating his 80th birthday on New Year’s Eve, Danny Murphy met Manchester United Champions League winner Wes Brown to get the inside track on Britain’s greatest manager… I don’t usually venture to Old Trafford for obvious reasons but Sir Alex Ferguson’s birthday was worthy of a special visit to meet my old foe Wes Brown to …

Sir Alex Ferguson's legacy at Aberdeen will be cemented with statue
3 years, 3 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's legacy at Aberdeen will be cemented with statue

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson's legacy at former club Aberdeen will be cemented after the Scottish club announced plans to unveil a statue of the legendary manager. Sir Alex Ferguson was left 'thrilled' by a maquette of his new statue to be unveiled at Aberdeen Earlier this year, the Scottish club announced they would honour their former manager Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack …

Gary Neville hits out at Manchester United fans ‘turning on me’ over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
3 years, 4 months ago

Gary Neville hits out at Manchester United fans ‘turning on me’ over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

The Independent  

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Alex Ferguson Shell-shocked at Manchester United's Humiliating Scoreline vs Liverpool - News18
3 years, 4 months ago

Alex Ferguson Shell-shocked at Manchester United's Humiliating Scoreline vs Liverpool - News18

News 18  

Manchester United’s chastening defeat against Liverpool at Old Trafford this Sunday left many fans shocked. He looks shell shocked and was seen shaking his head in utter disbelief as Liverpool tore apart Manchester United’s defence to a 5-0 win. 😔 Sir Alex Ferguson shaking his head at today’s display pic.twitter.com/wA2R8q04CO— UtdDistrict October 24, 2021 In the video, Ferguson could be …

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 …

Sir Alex Ferguson Encouraged Manchester United's Marcus Rashford to Take on UK Govt
4 years, 2 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson Encouraged Manchester United's Marcus Rashford to Take on UK Govt

News 18  

The latest campaigning by Manchester United star Marcus Rashford forced British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to act on inadequate meal parcels being sent to needy children. And the 23-year-old England striker said Thursday that legendary United manager Alex Ferguson encouraged him to continue taking on the government over its help for disadvantaged children during the pandemic. Ferguson’s admiration for Rashford …

Sir Alex Ferguson's road to recovery from life-threatening brain haemorrhage to be shown
4 years, 6 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's road to recovery from life-threatening brain haemorrhage to be shown

Daily Mail  

Sir Alex Ferguson's recovery from a life-threatening brain haemorrhage will be shown in a new documentary set to be released next year. Sir Alex Ferguson's recovery from a brain haemorrhage will be shown in a new documentary The Manchester United legend retired as Red Devils boss in May 2013 after 27 years at the club Cameras followed Ferguson's road to …

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