News for 'Alex Ferguson'

Ferguson calls managing England 'worst job in football'

Ferguson calls managing England 'worst job in football'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that managing the England national soccer team is the worst job in football and even though he was linked with it because of his success, he would never opt for it being a ''nightmare''.

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was fined 12,000 pounds by the Football Association (FA) on Friday for comments he made about a linesman, but avoided a touchline ban.

Ferguson praises Ronaldo

Ferguson praises Ronaldo

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson lauded Cristiano Ronaldo and offered sympathy for old adversary Arsene Wenger after his side ripped Arsenal apart to reach the Champions League final on Tuesday. Ronaldo scored twice as a rampant United won 3-1 at the Emirates to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory and put them on the verge of becoming the first club to retain the Champions League.

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

If you've ever fancied playing tennis with former Prime Minister Tony Blair or having lunch with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, be prepared to pay thousands of pounds for the pleasure.

Ferguson condemns criticism

Ferguson condemns criticism

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The 76-year-old, who was kept in intensive care for days after his operation for brain hemorrhage, in a new video he released on Thursday, said he 'felt humbled' by the support.

Ferguson questions Chelsea

Ferguson questions Chelsea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

He questioned Chelsea's statement that the club's chief executive met Rio Ferdinand by chance in a London restaurant.

Drunken fan makes emergency call to try to reach Ferguson

Drunken fan makes emergency call to try to reach Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A drunken Manchester United fan called the police emergency line in a futile attempt to talk to former manager Alex Ferguson about the club's League Cup semi-final loss to Sunderland on Wednesday.

Ferguson rues Mourinho exit

Ferguson rues Mourinho exit

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

'It is a disappointment for the game. He was terrific for football and terrific for Chelsea,' Ferguson told a news conference.

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Referees feared Ferguson, says Redknapp

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

Ferguson praises Beckham

Ferguson praises Beckham

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a Football Association hearing and a possible touchline ban after denying a charge of misconduct on Friday.

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

In his new book Leading, the most successful manager in British football history said that does not mean he would do anything differently.

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Wenger announced on Friday that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing an end to his near 22-year reign at the north London club.

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.

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".

Ferguson berates 'ridiculous' claims

Ferguson berates 'ridiculous' claims

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hit back at Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez on Sunday, describing the Spaniard's extraordinary verbal attack on him as 'ridiculous'.

Moyes replaces Ferguson at Manchester United

Moyes replaces Ferguson at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Manchester United appointed David Moyes to succeed Alex Ferguson as manager on Thursday and the Everton boss has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League champions.

Ferguson content despite draw

Ferguson content despite draw

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was far from disheartened after Villarreal held out for a 0-0 draw in their Champions League opener at Old Trafford on Wednesday. With striker Dimitar Berbatov injured and a doubt for the weekend and midfielders Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick also unavailable Ferguson named an unexpected line-up and was not too disappointed with a draw to start their title defence.

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Ten Hag's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season but denying Manchester City a domestic double and qualifying for the Europa League earned him another chance.

Ferguson questions Keegan's return

Ferguson questions Keegan's return

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has questioned Kevin Keegan's decision to return to Newcastle United for a second spell in charge.

Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson

Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez signed for Manchester City on Tuesday and used his first news conference at the big-spending Premier League club to criticise Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Guardiola faces tough challenge in England: Ferguson

Guardiola faces tough challenge in England: Ferguson

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Pep Guardiola will need time to adapt to Premier League football when he takes charge of Manchester City in July but has tipped the Spaniard to be a success. Guardiola has won numerous trophies in Spain and Germany with Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively but Ferguson feels the English game, known for its fast-paced and physically demanding nature, will pose a completely different challenge. "Without question Pep has got a fantastic work ethic about him. He has got great coaching ability, there is no doubt about that. Man City have made a real coup in getting him," the 13-time league champion told British media.

Can't rule out Ferguson return: Wenger

Can't rule out Ferguson return: Wenger

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Alex Ferguson could return to a job in football management despite his retirement at the end of last season, according to his old Arsenal adversary Arsene Wenger.

Ferguson lands two-match ban

Ferguson lands two-match ban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

The punishment, which related to comments directed at the fourth official by Ferguson during United's 2-1 premier league win at Newcastle United on August 23.

Ferguson wants more glory

Ferguson wants more glory

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Alex Ferguson said he owed it to the tradition of Manchester United to overcome Chelsea on Wednesday, half a century after his club blazed the trail that now culminates in the first all-English Champions League final.

Ferguson admits injuring Beckham

Ferguson admits injuring Beckham

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

'It's one of those freak acts of nature,' said the Manchester United manager.

Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger: Ferguson

Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger: Ferguson

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Jose Mourinho's Chelsea team was stronger than Carlo Ancelotti's historic Double winners.

Ferguson eyes Liverpool record

Ferguson eyes Liverpool record

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson wants to overhaul Liverpool's record total of league titles before he retires.

Ferguson wants Henry charged

Ferguson wants Henry charged

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

Gabriel Heinze was brought down by Arsenal's Fredrik Ljungberg just before halftime and Thierry Henry then collided with the Argentine while he was still on the ground.

United's Rooney back at his best: Ferguson

United's Rooney back at his best: Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has lavished praise on Wayne Rooney's form in comments that are being interpreted in the British media as the extension of an olive branch to the unsettled player.

Rooney has Ferguson smiling

Rooney has Ferguson smiling

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager

Ferguson steps down as Manchester United manager

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will end his 27-year tenure at the end of the season. Manchester United confirmed the retirement of Ferguson and tweeted, "thank you sir alex".

Ferguson bemoans negative Lille

Ferguson bemoans negative Lille

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

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.

Publishers to refund reader for factual errors in Ferguson's autobiography!

Publishers to refund reader for factual errors in Ferguson's autobiography!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Publishers of Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography have agreed to refund a customer after multiple inaccuracies were found in the book.

Ferguson apologises to fans

Ferguson apologises to fans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2005

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson apologised to his team's fans after what he called their worst ever FA Cup performance in Saturday's shock 0-0 draw with minor league Exeter City.

United defending is agony for Ferguson

United defending is agony for Ferguson

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Alex Ferguson described watching his Manchester United side's defending in the topsy-turvy 4-3 victory over Reading on Saturday as agony.

Beckham agrees with Ferguson, admits he wasn't a 'world class' player

Beckham agrees with Ferguson, admits he wasn't a 'world class' player

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Former England footballer David Beckham has admitted that he was not a 'world-class' player following his omission from Sir Alex Ferguson 's list of top players he had worked with.

Ferguson settles dispute with Magnier

Ferguson settles dispute with Magnier

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

The Manchester United manager settled his dispute with Irish racing tycoon John Magnier over stud rights to record-breaking racehorse Rock of Gibraltar.