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Mourinho back in EPL, named Tottenham manager

Mourinho back in EPL, named Tottenham manager

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The 56-year-old Portuguese returns to management for the first time since being sacked by Manchester United in December, and replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked on Tuesday.

Ferguson ready to welcome 'unbuyable' Ronaldo

Ferguson ready to welcome 'unbuyable' Ronaldo

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo would always be welcomed back to play for Manchester United but manager Alex Ferguson doubts he will return because the Real Madrid man is now 'unbuyable'.

Solskjaer sees Giggs as future manager at United

Solskjaer sees Giggs as future manager at United

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Ryan Giggs has the potential to manage Manchester United when Alex Ferguson eventually calls it a day, according to his former team mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Manchester United to honour manager Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Manchester United will commemorate manager Alex Ferguson's 26th year in charge of the team by unveiling a statue of the Scot this month, the Premier League leaders said in a statement.

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Sunday and earn a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final, inflicting further pain Alex Ferguson's side who have endured a week to forget.

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Manchester United's England striker Wayne Rooney will be offered a new contract before his deal ends in 2015, the club's manager Alex Ferguson was quoted as saying by British media on Sunday.

FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Manchester United

FA Cup becomes priority for wounded Manchester United

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend after a controversial Champions League exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday torched their hopes of a treble.

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Man United's Jones ruled out of Real match

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Manchester United's Phil Jones will miss the Champions League last 16 second leg at home to Real Madrid after failing to recover from an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of Tuesday's match.

Van Persie fit for action after hip injury

Van Persie fit for action after hip injury

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Manchester United's top scorer Robin van Persie has shaken off a hip injury and will be fit for Saturday's Premier League game at home to NorwichCity, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Ferguson eyes director's role at United after coaching job

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Alex Ferguson sees himself becoming a director at Manchester United when he finally decides to quit management.

Ferguson aims to get balance right at Chelsea

Ferguson aims to get balance right at Chelsea

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Manchester United head to Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday with Alex Ferguson admitting that not only is he worried about his porous defence but he now has a problem in attack - albeit a "good" one.

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Champions League: United rest Ferdinand, Evra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra will be rested for Manchester United's Champions League clash against Braga on Tuesday ahead of the Premier League match against Chelsea, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Rio's protest to wearing anti-racism shirt angers Ferguson

Rio's protest to wearing anti-racism shirt angers Ferguson

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Rio Ferdinand of embarrassing him on Saturday after his defender failed to wear a t-shirt in support of an anti-racism campaign.

EPL weekend: Newlook Man U kick off at West Brom

EPL weekend: Newlook Man U kick off at West Brom

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Manchester United's sparkling performance in the Community Shield should put them in good heart for the start of their Premier League title defence at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

I never thought Ronaldo would get so many goals: Ferguson

I never thought Ronaldo would get so many goals: Ferguson

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid displays have come as something of a surprise to former boss Alex Ferguson who described his form as 'phenomenal' on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League tie at Real Madrid.

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Jones a doubt for United's Bernabeu trip

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Manchester United midfielder Phil Jones is a doubt for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday after injuring his calf against Everton.

Ferguson upbeat as Manchester United end empty-handed

Ferguson upbeat as Manchester United end empty-handed

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Alex Ferguson remained defiantly upbeat after a 20th English title was snatched from Manchester United's clutches on Sunday but when the dust settles on a dramatic season the wily Scot will ponder long on where it went wrong.

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will be out of action for two months after undergoing knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

No early exit for United this time, vows Ferguson

No early exit for United this time, vows Ferguson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson vowed there would be no repeat of last season's early Champions League exit as he prepared for Wednesday's opening Group H fixture at home to Galatasaray.

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

EPL: United's Welbeck sidelined for Swansea match

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Manchester United will be without striker Danny Welbeck for their penultimate Premier League game at home to Swansea City on Sunday while defender Jonny Evans is a major doubt for a game the faltering champions cannot afford to lose.

Ferguson to spend 100 million pounds to get new players

Ferguson to spend 100 million pounds to get new players

Rediff.com2 May 2012

To prevent Manchester City from replacing arch rivals United as the dominant force in the English Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson is all set to spend 100 million pounds to get new players this summer.

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Manchester United missed the chance to make significant inroads into Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League after stumbling to a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Manchester United will need new signing Robin van Persie to shoulder the goal-scoring burden when they travel to promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday without the injured Wayne Rooney.

United will not sell Nani, says Ferguson

United will not sell Nani, says Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Manchester United winger Nani will not be sold in the January transfer window, manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday in dismissing media reports that the Portuguese international could leave Old Trafford.

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to come back to the English Premier League, saying he would only join a English club where he would feel really wanted.

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Uncapped Dutch defender Alexander Buttner completed his move from Vitesse Arnhem to Manchester United on Tuesday, signing a five-year contract with the Premier League club.

United's Bebe loaned to Portugal's Rio Ave

United's Bebe loaned to Portugal's Rio Ave

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Manchester United's misfit striker Bebe has moved to Portuguese side Rio Ave on loan in a bid to resurrect his career at home.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

Van Persie completes move to Manchester United

Van Persie completes move to Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Dutch international striker Robin Van Persie completed his move from Arsenal to Manchester United on Friday after signing a four-year deal.

Ferguson hopeful Van Persie will play EPL opener

Ferguson hopeful Van Persie will play EPL opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is hopeful new signing Robin van Persie will play in his side's Premier League opener against Everton on Monday after a medical on Thursday.

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Manchester Utd bidding for Van Persie

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Manchester United are trying to sign Dutch international striker Robin van Persie from Premier League rivals Arsenal, said manager Alex Ferguson.

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Ex-England and United defender Ferdinand retires

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement from football on Saturday after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

Ferguson says EPL title race between Manchester rivals

Ferguson says EPL title race between Manchester rivals

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson predicted on Friday the Premier League title will be won by either his team or their fierce rivals Manchester City.

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Ahead of the all-important clash, Rediff.com looks at five memorable derbies between the fierce rivals.

Ferguson believes Mourinho has the personality to succeed him

Ferguson believes Mourinho has the personality to succeed him

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho to succeed him at Old Trafford once he eventually decides to retire.

EPL: Moyes driven by fear factor at Manchester United

EPL: Moyes driven by fear factor at Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

It is not so much a fear of failure for a man who in more than a decade at Everton did not win a trophy, rather the stature of the 20-times English champions and the huge success of his long-serving predecessor Alex Ferguson.

United see survival at Spurs as key to season

United see survival at Spurs as key to season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Manchester United can stamp out any lingering Tottenham Hotspur title ambitions with a victory in London this weekend that would set the Premier League trophy firmly on course to remain in northwest England.

Moyes learns that United support means great expectations

Moyes learns that United support means great expectations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

David Moyes left for Tokyo on the third leg of Manchester United's pre-season tour of the Asia-Pacific on Sunday with his first win under his belt and the enormity of the job on his hands confirmed.

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Vidic fitness boost for Manchester United

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will be fit for the start of the new Premier League season, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.