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Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Moyes braced for 'impossible' task at Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

David Moyes, who never won a trophy in 11 years at Everton, said while it would be "impossible" to repeat Alex Ferguson's record, he was driven to continue Manchester United's success and took his self-belief from the fact he had been hand picked by his predecessor.

Murray's Wimbledon hopes boosted by Ferguson's advice

Murray's Wimbledon hopes boosted by Ferguson's advice

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

British tennis ace Andy Murray has said that former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given him "gold dust" advice and have boosted his hopes to win the Wimbledon.

Is Chicharito 'wasted' at Manchester United?

Is Chicharito 'wasted' at Manchester United?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has admitted that he may have to leave the club to start playing as regularly as he would like.

Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

PHOTOS: When Ferguson, Hodgson & Vidic took time out for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at celebs who visited Wimbldeon to catch tennis action.

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Troubled Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will reportedly meet new boss David Moyes next week to discuss his future, with both Chelsea and Arsenal ready to offer him a way out.

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Alex Ferguson's career as Manchester United manager mirrored Matt Busby's in so many ways but one thing he and the club will be determined to avoid is the decline the team suffered after Busby first retired in 1969.

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

In winning the Premier League in his first season with Manchester United, after eight frustrating years with Arsenal, Robin van Persie joined an elite club of players for whom leaving the clubs where they spent a bulk of their careers proved a remarkable switch. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other such examples.

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

New Manchester United boss David Moyes has once again insisted that Wayne Rooney would not be leaving the side, saying that he has a good relationship with the troubled striker.

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A trusted aide of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Old Trafford.

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

'Vidic, Ferdinand could never play in tandem'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said senior defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand could never play in tandem again for the club.

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

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Tuesday's opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange will not only kick off a day of trade on Wall Street, it may also herald the end of an era at Manchester United, who are rumoured to be on the brink of announcing manager Alex Ferguson's retirement.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

PHOTOS: Ferguson returns to Old Trafford post brain surgery

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Smiling and waving to fans, the 76-year-old Ferguson took his seat in the directors' box for the first time since his operation in May.

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

'Current Man U squad stronger than 1999 treble-winners'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his current squad is even stronger than his treble-winning team in 1999, adding he could have put out two teams of internationals against Real Madrid during their Champions League clash.

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

United's Vidic ruled out for two months

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will be out of action for two months after undergoing knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

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.

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

I will go where people really want me: Jose Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to come back to the English Premier League, saying he would only join a English club where he would feel really wanted.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Five Memorable Manchester Derbies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Ahead of the all-important clash, Rediff.com looks at five memorable derbies between the fierce rivals.

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.

Manchester United may dump Portuguese winger Nani

Manchester United may dump Portuguese winger Nani

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Manchester United striker Nani could be dumped by manager Sir Alex Fergusson following his poor performance in the 1- 0 defeat to Everton.

25 years in charge, Fergie makes winning a habit at Old Trafford

25 years in charge, Fergie makes winning a habit at Old Trafford

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

As Sir Alex Ferguson completes 25 years in charge of Manchester United, Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at the Scot's legacy at Old Trafford.

'You cannot plan for a replacement for Alex Ferguson'

'You cannot plan for a replacement for Alex Ferguson'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Former Manchester United ace Gary Neville reveals why he never quit the champion club, and shares his thoughts on manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the future of football in India.

EPL: Tevez urges Man U to buy him back

EPL: Tevez urges Man U to buy him back

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Manchester City skipper Carlos Tevez has approached archrivals Manchester United to buy him back.

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.

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Fergie's job? Why not, but not now: Blanc

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

France coach Laurent Blanc could be interested in a return to Old Trafford as a successor to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, the former French international said on Tuesday.

Man United frontrunner in Ozil bid?

Man United frontrunner in Ozil bid?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

German international Mesut Ozil, who impressed one and all with his skills at the recently-concluded World Cup in South Africa, has become hot property. He is on the radar of top European clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Scholes ruled out of Man United's trip to Chelsea

Scholes ruled out of Man United's trip to Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes will miss the Premier League leaders' trip to champions Chelsea on Sunday with a groin injury that will keep him out until the New Year, the club said on Friday.

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.

 Rooney set to ditch Manchester United?

Rooney set to ditch Manchester United?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told bosses at Old Trafford that he wants to leave the club as soon as possible after a massive fall-out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Real Madrid will use Karim Benzema as bait to get Wayne Rooney, as the Spanish club is preparing a 50 million pounds deal to bag the Manchester United striker.

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.

Can no more buy best players to kill rivals: Mourinho

Can no more buy best players to kill rivals: Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The days of Manchester United weakening their Premier League rivals by poaching their best players are a thing of the past, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Champions League: Six degrees of separation

Champions League: Six degrees of separation

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The richest and most-hyped league in the world, the English Premier League, doesn't have a single representative in a select band of six coaches who have won the Champions League, both as player and manager.

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.

Van der Sar to retire at end of season?

Van der Sar to retire at end of season?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he expects goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to retire at the end of this season.

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.

Keane indicates Fergie has told lies in 'autobiography'

Keane indicates Fergie has told lies in 'autobiography'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has re-ignited his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson, calling claims in his former boss's recently published autobiography "lies".