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Ferguson aims to keep Neville in the 'Man U family'

Ferguson aims to keep Neville in the 'Man U family'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Manchester United hope to keep Gary Neville on as a coach now he has retired because he is a vital part of the "family atmosphere" at the club, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Manchester United's new manager Jose Mourinho made peace with Bobby Charlton as he met the Old Trafford icon at the club's Carrington training ground.

Scouts saved Man Utd millions on Hernandez: Fergie

Scouts saved Man Utd millions on Hernandez: Fergie

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Manchester United saved millions by signing Mexican striker Javier Hernandez before he shone at the World Cup, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Michael Owen presented in Man U colours

Michael Owen presented in Man U colours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The official presentation of Michael Owen in the Manchester United shirt took place on Monday.

EPL: Man Utd beat Stoke to go three points clear

EPL: Man Utd beat Stoke to go three points clear

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Manchester United finally put space between themselves and the chasing pack when a 2-1 home win over Stoke City moved Alex Ferguson's side three points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.

Giggs would be managing United now if he retired at 35: Ferguson

Giggs would be managing United now if he retired at 35: Ferguson

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Ferguson, who makes the comments in the documentary 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success', to be screened on BBC One on October 31, also defends David Moyes' ill-fated appointment as his successor.

Images: Manchester derby fizzles out, Chelsea extend gap

Images: Manchester derby fizzles out, Chelsea extend gap

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Manchester City and United ground out a tepid 0-0 draw as Michael Essien's goal earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Fulham and a four-point cushion at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.

Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance

Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance

Rediff.com19 May 2010

England's bid for glory at the World Cup will be hurt by the exhaustion of their players after a long season of fast-paced Premier League football, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

FA punish United boss Ferguson with ban and fine

FA punish United boss Ferguson with ban and fine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was handed a four-match touchline ban, two of which, were suspended, and fined 20,000 by the English FA on Thursday for insulting referee Alan Wiley last month.

Chelsea worthy champions after memorable season

Chelsea worthy champions after memorable season

Rediff.com10 May 2010

When Chelsea and Manchester United drew 2-2 in the Community Shield and needed penalties to separate them it set the tone for one of the closest and most unpredictable title races for years.

Rooney to miss Bursaspor match

Rooney to miss Bursaspor match

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Manchester United will be getting used to life without Wayne Rooney at home to Bursaspor in the Champions League on Wednesday when holders Inter Milan unleash red-hot Samuel Eto'o on Tottenham Hotspur. Rooney has shocked United by saying he wants to leave but manager Alex Ferguson will not have to make an awkward decision about playing him against the Turkish side after the club said the England striker had gone down with an ankle injury.

Rooney revelation overshadows home clash

Rooney revelation overshadows home clash

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Wayne Rooney will be absent when Manchester United face Bursaspor in the Champions League on Wednesday and, as Alex Ferguson revealed on the eve of the game, Old Trafford fans will almost certainly have to get used to it.

Ferguson shocked as Rooney says he wants to go

Ferguson shocked as Rooney says he wants to go

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Wayne Rooney has told Manchester United he wants to quit the club, leaving manager Alex Ferguson "shocked and bemused" and paving the way for a bidding war to start for the England striker.

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Real Madrid will use Karim Benzema as bait to get Wayne Rooney, as the Spanish club is preparing a 50 million pounds deal to bag the Manchester United striker.

Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday for the comments he made about referee Alan Wiley after United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland this month. In a post-match interview Ferguson accused Wiley of not being fit enough although he did apologise for causing Wiley "any personal embarrassment" a week later in a statement issued by the club.

Ferguson denies retirement reports

Ferguson denies retirement reports

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

After 23 years in charge at Old Trafford Alex Ferguson has no intention of easing away. The Manchester United manager on Friday dismissed suggestions that he is considering retirement as "absolute rubbish".

Hargreaves likely to return in three weeks

Hargreaves likely to return in three weeks

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves could return in three weeks after more than a year out injured, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Fergie apologises for ref rant

Fergie apologises for ref rant

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has apologised for criticising the fitness of referee Alan Wiley following United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland earlier this month.

Rooney suffers burst blood vessel in ankle

Rooney suffers burst blood vessel in ankle

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Wayne Rooney re-injured his ankle on Wednesday after making a surprise return as Manchester United were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

Form book is against United in Spain: Ferguson

Form book is against United in Spain: Ferguson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Manchester United will have to rip up the form book if they are to claim victory at Valencia in Champions League Group C on Wednesday, according to the English club's manager, Alex Ferguson.

Champions League: Rooney could play against Bayern

Champions League: Rooney could play against Bayern

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Wayne Rooney could make a surprise return to the Manchester United team to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday.

World's footballing family bids farewell to Bobby Robson

World's footballing family bids farewell to Bobby Robson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Bobby Robson was described as a "footballing colossus" as some of the sport's greatest names attended a memorial service for the former England manager on Monday. More than 1,000 people, including Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and current England manager Fabio Capello, were at the service in Durham's 11th century cathedral to pay tribute to Robson who died in July aged 76 after a long battle with cancer.

Liverpool are our biggest rivals: Ferguson

Liverpool are our biggest rivals: Ferguson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson stuck the boot into Manchester City ahead of their derby clash at Old Trafford on Sunday by insisting that Liverpool will always be United's biggest rivals.

Man United, Liverpool reported to EPL

Man United, Liverpool reported to EPL

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Tottenham Hotspur have reported Manchester United and Liverpool to the EPL over their pursuit of strikers Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson begins another Champions League campaign at Besiktas on Tuesday confident his team will not repeat the mistakes which forced them to lose last season's final against Barcelona.

Late Everton double secures 3-3 draw with Man U

Late Everton double secures 3-3 draw with Man U

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Everton scored twice in stoppage time to snatch an unlikely 3-3 home Premier League draw with Manchester United on Saturday in a game that Wayne Rooney missed to spare him from potential crowd abuse.

Vidic extends stay at Manchester United

Vidic extends stay at Manchester United

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.

Injured Ferdinand out until end of September

Injured Ferdinand out until end of September

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will be out of action until the end of September, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday. The England captain, 31, missed the recent World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage on the first day of training in South Africa.

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Experience will be AC Milan's biggest weapon against Manchester United in Tuesday's Champions League clash and David Beckham has it in abundance, Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Manchester United sign Portuguese striker Bebe

Manchester United sign Portuguese striker Bebe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Manchester United completed their third signing of the off-season after securing a deal for 20-year-old striker Bebe from Portuguese club Vitoria de Guimaraes.

Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase: Ferguson

Man U committed to its 'exceptional' Asian fanbase: Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Manchester United never considered cutting their Asia tour short in the wake of the hotel bombings in Jakarta and the team remains committed to its "exceptional" fanbase in the region, coach Alex Ferguson said on Thursday.

Ferguson feels US coach has future in Europe

Ferguson feels US coach has future in Europe

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has backed United States coach Bob Bradley to make his mark in European soccer and expressed surprise that the American has not been offered a new deal by his country.

Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez

Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has branded former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville a "moron" and accused him of sucking up to his manager Alex Ferguson.

Man United complete Obertan signing

Man United complete Obertan signing

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Manchester United have completed the signing of Frenchman Gabriel Obertan on a four-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday.

Man United complete Obertan signing

Man United complete Obertan signing

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Manchester United have completed the signing of Frenchman Gabriel Obertan on a four-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who can play in a number of different attacking positions, has joined United from French club Girondins Bordeaux.

Owen completes surprise Man U move

Owen completes surprise Man U move

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen has completed a surprise free transfer move to Manchester United, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real

Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid fulsome tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, after the Portugal winger's world record transfer to Real Madrid. 'Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world,' Ferguson told the Premier League club's website.

Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis

Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Ahead of Wednesday's crucial Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is expected to shake up the side.

Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing

Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson branded Manchester City's handling of Mark Hughes' dismissal last week as "unacceptable", adding his voice to the widespread condemnation of the way he was treated. Ferguson was the latest of Hughes' rivals to speak of their shock at the way he was forced to take control of his team in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Sunderland before being sacked and replaced by Italian Roberto Mancini immediately after the game.

Controversial Suarez Twitter's top trending football star of 2013

Controversial Suarez Twitter's top trending football star of 2013

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named the top trending football topic of 2013.