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Throwback to United's win over Wolfsburg in 2009 when Sir Alex defeated Germans with just one fit defender

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 had a number of unexpected wins and comebacks, including the iconic 2-1 victory against 

It would be fair to say that the Red Devils' 3-1 victory over 

 in the 2009/10 CL group stage is one of them.

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 at his disposal at that time as United were going through arguably the worst injury crisis of Ferguson's reign with 13 first-team players on the sidelines.

Moreover, United were stripped of the services of 

 on that night in Germany who was left in Manchester to recover from a hamstring problem.

Still, Sir Alex managed to find an answer to his squad woes as he partnered 

 and Darren Fletcher in the heart of his defence while Evra and 

 covered the left and the right flanks respectively.

 formed United's four-man midfielder on that night.

, meanwhile, helped the Red Devils' only striker Michael Owen in the No.10 position.

You'd probably be surprised to find out that it was Owen who scored a hat-trick at Volkswagen Arena back then to secure a top spot for United in their CL group.

Sir Alex Ferguson once revealed he only managed 4 'world-class players' throughout his time at Man United

 were stacked with great players, including the likes of Peter Schmeichel, David Beckham, 

However, the legendary manager has not been too pleased about how eager th football community is to brand someone a world-class player.

In a book he wrote back in 2015, Ferguson argued: "If you read the papers or listen to the television commentators, we seem to be awash with 'world-class' footballers.

"I don't mean to demean or criticise any of the great or very good footballers who played for me during my 26-year career at United, but there were only four who were world class: Cantona, Giggs, 

"And of the four Cristiano was like an ornament on the top of a Christmas tree."

The boss then went on to explain some of his picks: "The younger breed like Ryan and Scholes were just fantastic players and the thing about those two was longevity.  

"Are there players who have played right through the whole of the 

 and performed at the level they have? There are none, absolutely none.  

"Of course, Ronaldo was just a complete genius of a player."

'One quick conversation at a petrol station': What happened between Stam and Ferguson that made the Dutchman leave Man Utd

Early in the 2001/02 season, Jaap Stam released his first autobiography titled 

. The book upset Sir Alex Ferguson, with the Scot taking offence at how the Dutchman described his move from 

 to Old Trafford. A decision was then made to let the centre-back go.

 exit, Stam recalled: "I soon realised the club wanted to get rid of me. They also needed the money. Very soon the book became an issue again.

"It led to a conflict between me and the manager. One morning I told him what I thought and left the training ground on the spot. On the way home I received a phone call in my car from Fergie's secretary.

"She said that he wanted to speak to me. He came on the phone straightaway. Ferguson said, 'Where are you?' I said, 'Close to my house, at a petrol station.' Ferguson said, 'Wait there!' He jumped in his car and came straight to me.

"At the petrol station he parked his car and got in with me. He told me that I had to be transferred. Then he said, 'Will you please move to 

 quickly?' I agreed to do it. Right there and then.

"One quick conversation in my car at a petrol station in Manchester was enough for me to leave that big club. When I think about it now, and I have never talked about it before, I find it unbelievable I let that, as a player, happen to me."

Ferguson later stated his regret at letting Stam leave the club claiming that selling the Dutchman to Lazio was 'a bad decision'.

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You’ve said it all mate. People don’t mess with second chance. I still believe in him. And with time, Deano will learn so much from him.

The KidNBA

I don’t understand why United regret buying DDG such amount?  That was something majorly supported years ago because his cement performances. So why now. Players are not robot. They lost forms and bounce back again. I’m sure DDG will surely bounce back and claims his No1 spot to make y’all proud again.

keeCee

SAF is a footballing genius. Once he sees a player on the pitch, he identifies his capabilities and uniqueness. He has plans, a, b, c and Fergie time 😄😄.
He does not care much about recruiting glacticos, he makes them. 
Don't know if the footballing world will have another Fergie.

Ali H

SAF was a extra ordinary manager in history of football, he would come from 2 1 down and win the game 3. 2 in the three added mins, Man u vs Aston Villa, After Ashley Young scored a nice penalty against Man U,,,,(Fergie_ the extra time manager 🤣🤣🤣) Memories made of things 🙏🙏

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Throwback to United's win over Wolfsburg in 2009 when Sir Alex defeated Germans with just one fit defender

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