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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.

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's future seems to be in doubt. There are ripe suggestions that the 71-year old Scot is considering drawing his nearly 27-year reign as manager to an end.

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Thursday for comments about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea this week.

EPL preview: Will Ferguson's absence affect Manchester derby?

EPL preview: Will Ferguson's absence affect Manchester derby?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Come Sunday, we will witness the first Manchester derby in the post-Alex Ferguson era. So what should we expect on Super Sunday? Will City find its lost touch or will Wayne Rooney come good for United.

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 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.

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.

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.

Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson

Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola can extend his contract for as long as he wants and the club are hoping he will emulate long-serving Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, president Sandro Rosell said on Wednesday.

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.

Kohli's Moment Of Magic On The Field

Kohli's Moment Of Magic On The Field

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Punjab Kings had a horror day on the field as they put down four catches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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.

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.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan hand New Zealand a thrashing!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Afghanistan stunned New Zealand by a whopping 84 runs in the T20 World Cup match on Saturday.

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.

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.

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

'Ferguson would have dumped ill-behaved Pogba from Manchester United'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Pogba publicly criticised United's tactics in their 1-1 home draw with Wolves at the weekend, and is reported to have annoyed Mourinho by posting an Instagram video of himself laughing in the stands during the team's League Cup defeat to Derby County on Tuesday.

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 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 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 to replace injured Marsh

Ferguson to replace injured Marsh

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Callum Ferguson has returned to Australia's ODI team in place of Shaun Marsh, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing three-match series against Sri Lanka due to an injury. Marsh suffered a lower back injury during his 31-run knock in Wednesday's first ODI against Sri Lanka, which Australia lost by one-wicket.

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Parks can do a Giggs: Ferguson

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

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 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.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

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."

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.

Ferguson to strike 1000 at United

Ferguson to strike 1000 at United

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

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 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.

PIX: RCB crush Punjab by 60 runs; knock them out

PIX: RCB crush Punjab by 60 runs; knock them out

Rediff.com10 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Dharamsala on Thursday

'David Beckham thought he was bigger than Alex Ferguson'

'David Beckham thought he was bigger than Alex Ferguson'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

David Beckham thought he was too big for Manchester United and later surrendered part of his career by moving to the United States to play for LA Galaxy, former United manager Alex Ferguson said in his autobiography published on Tuesday.

Ferguson supports Keane's decision

Ferguson supports Keane's decision

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

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.

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.

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.