News for 'Alex Ferguson'

Ferguson hails Nistelrooy as title winner

Ferguson hails Nistelrooy as title winner

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Nistelrooy's form has without question been the deciding factor, said the Man U manager.

We paid price for poor possession: Ferguson

We paid price for poor possession: Ferguson

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Manchester United paid the price for failing to control possession in their 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League but the tie is still open, coach Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Ferguson to strike 1000 at United

Ferguson to strike 1000 at United

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Television has too much power over English soccer, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

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'.

Ferguson expecting a better United this season

Ferguson expecting a better United this season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson expects the English Premier League champions to be stronger for their title success when they launch the defence of their crown on Sunday.

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav took a break from practice to watch the the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Ferguson to stay at ManU till 2008

Ferguson to stay at ManU till 2008

Rediff.com20 May 2005

The Manchester United manager will stay at the club for three more years at least despite a change in ownership

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.

More awards for United duo Ferguson and Vidic

More awards for United duo Ferguson and Vidic

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and centre back Nemanja Vidic were named Barclays manager and player of the year on Friday.

Ferguson waits on Keane

Ferguson waits on Keane

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Keane will test out his hamstring after missing the mid-week Champions League win at Panathinaikos with a strain.

United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA

United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was given a five-match touchline ban by the Football Association on Wednesday for comments he made about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's defeat at Chelsea this month.

Wenger relishing showdown with Ferguson

Wenger relishing showdown with Ferguson

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had a glint in his eye when asked about his side's Champions League semi-final against Manchester United in a fortnight.

Ferguson relishing Keane's return

Ferguson relishing Keane's return

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Roy Keane will defy the ageing process to reproduce his most fearsome form for Man United, said the manager.

Ferguson angry over red card

Ferguson angry over red card

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Bayern Munich manager Louis van Gaal praised Arjen Robben for his stunning goal that took his side into the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, and left Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson fuming.

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will meet chief executive David Gill on Thursday as he seeks to avoid Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford exit plans becoming a 'saga'.

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.

Ferguson urges fans not to protest

Ferguson urges fans not to protest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Ferguson explains why Van Nistelrooy had to go

Ferguson explains why Van Nistelrooy had to go

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he sold the striker to Real Madrid because the Dutchman could not deal with being dropped.

Ferguson thanks fate for triumph

Ferguson thanks fate for triumph

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Alex Ferguson said fate played a big hand on Wednesday as his Manchester United team won the Champions League 50 years after the Munich air disaster, having been watched by some of the survivors. Harry Gregg, Albert Scanlon, Kenny Morgans, Bill Foulkes and Bobby Charlton were among those in the Luzhniki Stadium where United came back from the brink to beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after extra time.

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.

Vidic on course for United return in August: Ferguson

Vidic on course for United return in August: Ferguson

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic should be fit to make his long-awaited return from injury in time for the new season in August, manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle in the Champions League.

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has blamed former manager Alex Ferguson's decision to play him in midfield last season for their fall-out.

Ferguson hits back at sports minister over prices

Ferguson hits back at sports minister over prices

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hit back at criticism by Britain's sports minister of Old Trafford ticket prices, saying Arsenal and Chelsea are more expensive.

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.

Benitez lucky to land Chelsea job: Ferguson

Benitez lucky to land Chelsea job: Ferguson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Alex Ferguson wasted little time renewing his old rivalry with Rafael Benitez on Friday when he branded the Spaniard "lucky" for walking into the manager's job at Chelsea.

ManU boss Ferguson left with 'no idea' on team

ManU boss Ferguson left with 'no idea' on team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Manchester United's problems with injury and illness have left Alex Ferguson with "no idea" which players he will be able to pick for Wednesday's Premier League derby against Manchester City, the manager said.

Ferguson still driven by success

Ferguson still driven by success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Photos: Ferguson signs off managerial career on a high

Photos: Ferguson signs off managerial career on a high

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Photos of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's last game at West Brom

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.

Scholes to return for United as Ferguson eyes riposte

Scholes to return for United as Ferguson eyes riposte

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Paul Scholes will start for Manchester United at home to Aston Villa on Sunday as Alex Ferguson looks for the midfielder's experience to help settle the Premier League leaders after a shock midweek loss at lowly Wigan Athletic.

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.

Ferguson says Giggs's days as Man Utd winger over

Ferguson says Giggs's days as Man Utd winger over

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The days of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs being used as a winger by the Premier League champions are drawing to a close, manager Sir Alex Ferguson said. He did not foresee an immediate end to Giggs's record-breaking career but admitted that he regarded the 34-year-old as a more central forward.

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.

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Abramovich tried to lure Ferguson in 2003 with Chelsea offer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich once used an agent to approach him for the manager job when the billionaire first took over the club, and he said no straight away.