News for 'Alex Ferguson'

Ferguson often throws plastic bottles

Ferguson often throws plastic bottles

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Man U's Juan Sebastian Veron says the manager often throws plastic bottles around when he loses his temper.

Ferguson hits back at Rooney critics

Ferguson hits back at Rooney critics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is only a matter of time before the striker emerges from his slump.

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.

Punish Mourinho for outbursts, says Ferguson

Punish Mourinho for outbursts, says Ferguson

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

'He's going on and on. It's a rant every time now and that's disappointing,' said the Manchester United manager.

Ferguson puzzled by United's slump

Ferguson puzzled by United's slump

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

The Manchester United manager admits he does not understand why his team have lost two games in a row despite returning to full strength.

Ferguson ponders response to Boro

Ferguson ponders response to Boro

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

Alex Ferguson fears Man U will struggle to break down Middlesbrough because of the work Steve McClaren has put in.

Ferguson angry at lack of consultation

Ferguson angry at lack of consultation

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson criticised the Premier League's lack of consultation with managers and players before announcing its plans to take fixtures abroad.

Owen deserves place in World Cup squad: Ferguson

Owen deserves place in World Cup squad: Ferguson

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson strongly believes that Michael Owen deserves a place in England coach Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.

EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson

EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes this season's Premier League title race is so open any one of eight teams who have a chance of winning it.

It's anyone's game on Sunday: Ferguson

It's anyone's game on Sunday: Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Liverpool's poor run of form will count for little when they host arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday (19.30 IST), United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Ferguson defends his strikers

Ferguson defends his strikers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The Manchester United manager refused to blame his strikers following their 0-0 Champions League draw with Villarreal.

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Leicester City in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp controversial header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.

Ferguson says title decider date unfair

Ferguson says title decider date unfair

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Title rivals Chelsea have been handed an unfair advantage over Manchester United by the scheduling of Saturday's potential Premier League decider, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday. The two clubs meet at Stamford Bridge in a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday with United knowing that victory will give them the title for the second year running.

Ferguson hails subs Tevez and Nani

Ferguson hails subs Tevez and Nani

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

It's a good draw which gives us a good opportunity to qualify, the Manchester United manager said of the 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon.

Defence is key for Man United, says Ferguson

Defence is key for Man United, says Ferguson

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Keeping his defenders fit is the key to Manchester United's hopes of avoiding a repeat of last season's costly group-stage exit in the Champions League, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Will Moyes or Mourinho replace Ferguson at United?

Will Moyes or Mourinho replace Ferguson at United?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Bookmakers were quick to install Everton manager David Moyes as the favourite to replace Alex Ferguson, who announced he was stepping down as boss of Manchester United on Wednesday after more than 26 trophy-laden years in charge.

Beckham tried to attack Ferguson

Beckham tried to attack Ferguson

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The England captain had to be restrained by team mates after Ferguson blamed him for Arsenal's second goal in United's 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford

Ferguson accuses Pardew of hypocrisy over referee rant

Ferguson accuses Pardew of hypocrisy over referee rant

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson played down his outburst at referee Mike Dean during Wednesday's 4-3 win over Newcastle United and accused opposite number Alan Pardew of hypocrisy.

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Manchester United's outgoing manager Alex Ferguson has criticised neighbours Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini.

Ferguson gets two-match ban and fine

Ferguson gets two-match ban and fine

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Manchester United manager has been penalised for abusing a match official.

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.

Former United player Neville makes Mourinho-Ferguson comparison

Former United player Neville makes Mourinho-Ferguson comparison

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Jose Mourinho is a proven winner who is the perfect choice as Manchester United manager, the club's former defender Phil Neville said on Sunday.

Ferguson unsure of Beckham effect in US

Ferguson unsure of Beckham effect in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The Manchester United manager said he doubts whether David Beckham's arrival in the US will spark a surge of interest in football.

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Alex Ferguson is staying on at Manchester United as a director and has hand-picked his successor in Everton manager David Moyes and few people would imagine him sitting quietly upstairs when the new season gets underway.

Ferguson gets win in emotional final game at Old Trafford

Ferguson gets win in emotional final game at Old Trafford

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Alex Ferguson's last home match in charge of Manchester United ended in a low-key 2-1 Premier League win over Swansea City as the Old Trafford crowd gave their long-serving manager a warm and emotional send-off on Sunday.

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.

Ferguson warns of Roma's revenge threat

Ferguson warns of Roma's revenge threat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is expecting AS Roma to come looking for revenge in their Champions League tie on Tuesday.

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.

Ferguson refuses to believe Chelsea claims

Ferguson refuses to believe Chelsea claims

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson stirred the pot in the latest racism storm to hit English soccer on Friday when he dismissed Chelsea's allegations that referee Mark Clattenburg racially abused two of their players last week.

Ferguson confident despite defeat

Ferguson confident despite defeat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson remained confident his side would reach the last four of the Champions League despite losing 2-1 to AS Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday.

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Ferguson backs United players

Ferguson backs United players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

The Manchester United manager said on Monday his side possessed the character to retain their premier league title.

Ferguson regrets not having a change of Hart

Ferguson regrets not having a change of Hart

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has recognised he missed a trick in failing to sign England goalkeeper Joe Hart for a bargain 100,000 pounds ($158,100) earlier in his career.

Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen

Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson knows how many goals he wants new signing Michael Owen to score next season -- "plenty."

Ferguson hits out at Real over Ronaldo

Ferguson hits out at Real over Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Alex Ferguson told Real Madrid on Friday that Manchester United would not be bullied into selling Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ferguson full of praise for Beckham

Ferguson full of praise for Beckham

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

I am making too many changes: Ferguson

I am making too many changes: Ferguson

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Manchester United coach said he has picked the wrong teams this season for a number of reasons.