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Alex Ferguson

Race for Champions League descends into madness
Article
/ 19 February 2020

Race for Champions League descends into madness

Predicting who will qualify for Europe next season is now shamefully a fool’s errand

By Luke Feltham
PSG power shows how far Man Utd have fallen
Article
/ 13 February 2019

PSG power shows how far Man Utd have fallen

Barring an incredible comeback in Paris in three weeks’ time, United will miss out on the Champions League quarter-finals for the fifth straight year

By Kieran Canning
Special One turns sour as Mourinho’s dream job ends in sack
Article
/ 18 December 2018

Special One turns sour as Mourinho’s dream job ends in sack

Jose Mourinho’s last match in charge was the 3-1 defeat by league leaders Liverpool on Sunday

By Kieran Canning
Arsenal’s 4-4 nightmare revisited
Article
/ 12 September 2018

Arsenal’s 4-4 nightmare revisited

​A trip to Newcastle’s St James’s Park means more to Gooners than to most other sets of fans in the Premier League

By Luke Feltham
Mourinho ‘very positive’ that Ferguson will recover
Article
/ 9 May 2018

Mourinho ‘very positive’ that Ferguson will recover

The former United manager needed ​emergency surgery last weekend after a fall at his home near Manchester

By Mike Whalley
Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency brain surgery
Article
/ 5 May 2018

Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency brain surgery

The 76-year-old retired as the most successful manager in British football when he called time on his Manchester United career five years ago

By Agency
Moyes defends his Man United legacy
Article
/ 9 October 2017

Moyes defends his Man United legacy

After only a year as manager, Moyes claimed that Man U’s 27 wins in 2013-2014 were based on the pressure of a "changing of the guard".

By News 24
Fàbregas admits his pizza hit Ferguson’s face
Article
/ 6 October 2017

Fàbregas admits his pizza hit Ferguson’s face

Confessions emerge from the infamous 2004 "Battle of the Buffet" between Arsenal and Manchester United

By Agence France Presse
Five things that went wrong for Moyes at Manchester United
Article
/ 22 April 2014

Five things that went wrong for Moyes at Manchester United

David Moyes has been fired as Manchester United’s manager. What went wrong for the Scot after Alex Ferguson’s succesful reign?

By Steve Griffiths
Man United’s Moyes faces the sack – reports
Article
/ 22 April 2014

Man United’s Moyes faces the sack – reports

UK papers say Manchester United manager David Moyes could be fired less than a year after being hired on Alex Ferguson’s personal recommendation.

By Reuters
Man United’s Moyes struggles with Ferguson’s dream team
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Man United’s Moyes struggles with Ferguson’s dream team

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson may still have much to do after the Red Devils crashed in the League Cup semis to Sunderland.

By Staff Reporter
Beckham: Fergie was a tower of strength
Article
/ 26 October 2013

Beckham: Fergie was a tower of strength

David Beckham has hailed Alex Ferguson for helping get his career back on track after the infamous 1998 World Cup sending-off.

By Sapa Afp
Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham
Article
/ 22 October 2013

Ferguson autobiography addresses issues with Beckham

A decade after kicking a boot at David Beckham’s head, Sir Alex Ferguson has used his autobiography to criticise the star’s pre-occupation with fame.

By Rob Harris
Weekend 101: Egypt erupts
Videos
/ 15 August 2013

Weekend 101: Egypt erupts

We commemorate the 34 miners killed in Marikana, look at violence that has exploded in Egypt, and seek some joy in the Premier League season.

By Staff Reporter
Moyes is the real ‘special one’, says Neville
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Moyes is the real ‘special one’, says Neville

The special one is not bound for Stamford Bridge, according to Phil Neville; he has simply shifted along the M62.

By Andy Hunter
Arsenal win race for fourth as Fergie bows out
Article
/ 19 May 2013

Arsenal win race for fourth as Fergie bows out

Arsenal takes fourth place in the Premier League with a victory at Newcastle while Alex Ferguson’s career ends as Man United draws 5-5 at West Brom.

By Sapa Afp
Ferguson’s last stand highlights final day
Article
/ 19 May 2013

Ferguson’s last stand highlights final day

Man United manager Alex Ferguson will bid an emotional farewell to his trophy-laden career as the curtain falls on another Premier League season.

By Tom Williams
Ferguson lifts Premier League trophy one last time
Article
/ 12 May 2013

Ferguson lifts Premier League trophy one last time

Alex Ferguson’s last home match in charge of Manchester United has ended in a 2-1 victory over Swansea City and the Premier League trophy in the bag.

By Reuters
Alex Ferguson gets ready for Old Trafford farewell
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Alex Ferguson gets ready for Old Trafford farewell

This weekend, 76 000 fans have one final chance to witness – and savour – the most successful manager in Britain’s football history.

By Rob Harris
Alex Ferguson: Never to be Fergotten
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Alex Ferguson: Never to be Fergotten

Sir Alex Ferguson changed football – and he’s leaving his successor with the hardest of acts to follow, writes Barney Ronay.

By Barney Ronay
Weekend 101: Bieber, Bieber, Bieber … oooh
Videos
/ 9 May 2013

Weekend 101: Bieber, Bieber, Bieber … oooh

The Gupta soap opera reveals more twists and U-turns, Alex Ferguson calls it quits and Justin Bieber turns teen girls into maniacs.

By Staff Reporter
Ronaldo to Ferguson: Thanks for everything, boss
Article
/ 8 May 2013

Ronaldo to Ferguson: Thanks for everything, boss

Cristiano Ronaldo has led tributes to Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United manager has announced that he will step down at the end of the season.

By Afp Author
Moyes, Mourinho tipped to take over from Ferguson
Article
/ 8 May 2013

Moyes, Mourinho tipped to take over from Ferguson

Bookmakers have been quick to install David Moyes as the favourite to replace Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirement.

By Reuters
Man United’s Ferguson announces his retirement
Article
/ 8 May 2013

Man United’s Ferguson announces his retirement

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season after 27 years at Old Trafford, say the Premier League champions.

By Reuters
Hip operation to sideline Ferguson
Article
/ 4 May 2013

Hip operation to sideline Ferguson

Alex Ferguson could miss the start of next season as he is to undergo a hip operation, sources at Manchester United have confirmed.

By Sapa Afp
Ferguson: Arsenal jeers won’t faze Van Persie
Article
/ 27 April 2013

Ferguson: Arsenal jeers won’t faze Van Persie

Alex Ferguson has no concerns about the prospect of Robin van Persie facing abuse from fans of his former club Arsenal when the teams clash on Sunday.

By Tom Williams
In Alex Ferguson’s league
Article
/ 26 April 2013

In Alex Ferguson’s league

Rob Smythe looks at Sir Alex Ferguson’s 13 titles at Old Trafford – in order of achievement.

By Rob Smyth
Ferguson lauds Van Persie after United’s win over Aston Villa
Article
/ 23 April 2013

Ferguson lauds Van Persie after United’s win over Aston Villa

Manager Alex Ferguson says Robin van Persie’s second goal in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa proves Manchester United deserve a place in history.

By Tom Williams
Man United boss slams ‘aggressive’ West Ham after draw
Article
/ 18 April 2013

Man United boss slams ‘aggressive’ West Ham after draw

Alex Ferguson has criticised West Ham United for their aggression, adding Andy Carroll should have been sent off in the first half of the match.

By Tom Williams
Man City close league gap with win against United
Article
/ 9 April 2013

Man City close league gap with win against United

Sergio Aguero has grabbed Manchester City a 2-1 win against United, helping to close the gap at the top of the English Premier League with 12 points.

By Chris Mckenna
Fergie and José: With friends like these …
Article
/ 15 February 2013

Fergie and José: With friends like these …

Is there a more hilariously unconvincing friendship in public life than that fabled one between Sir Alex Ferguson and José Mourinho?

By Marina Hyde
Mourinho: Manchester, Real Madrid duel is not over
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Mourinho: Manchester, Real Madrid duel is not over

Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho has insisted the Champions League duel with Manchester United, which will probably decide his fate, is far from finished.

By Sapa Afp
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