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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.

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

Why Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool are serious title contenders

Why Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool are serious title contenders

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Liverpool have found their identity under manager Juergen Klopp, who has transformed the Merseyside club into genuine Premier League title contenders this season, former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said. Liverpool have won nine of their 12 games in all competitions this season and are third in the league behind leaders Manchester City only on goal difference. "He has done a really good job and revived Liverpool's enthusiasm," Ferguson, who won the league 13 times, told British media. "It can happen that big clubs lose it. For two decades, Liverpool changed managers without building their own identity.

Six Alex Ferguson's farewell speech

Six Alex Ferguson's farewell speech

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's passionate speech as he bid goodbye to Old Trafford.

The day Paul Pogba's mother took on Alex Ferguson

The day Paul Pogba's mother took on Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Yeo Moriba laughed as she recalled her showdown with the fearsome Alex Ferguson, one of many confrontations with football authority over the future of her son Paul Pogba. Ferguson was notorious for his 'hairdryer' blasts at players in the Manchester United dressing room and the proud mother told AFP how the tough Scots manager had once left her son in tears in his office. And that may be why Pogba escaped the clutches of the Red Devils to join Juventus. The 23-year-old French midfielder will be one of the most watched players at the European Championship finals. After three years struggling for a first team place, Pogba refused to sign a new contract in 2012. Ferguson took matters into his own hands and decided to confront Moriba, who acts as her son's agent, manager and advisor as well as her two other twin sons Guinea internationals Florentin and Mathias. "I said: 'What? Ferguson coming to my house! He came alone'," said the mother, laughing heartily again. Ferguson left alone disappointed. "We had got together with his brothers and we decided: he won't re-sign," added Moriba.

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Manchester United 'stopped in time' after Ferguson's departure: Mourinho

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'That was quite an empty period in this club with no evolution in areas that are important'

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Williamson said he was trying to take the final Windies wicket while deploying Boult and Ferguson a tad earlier than they actually meant to.

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 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.

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

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual rather than central contract for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

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.

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

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.