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Alex Ferguson

Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson

coach31.12.1941 (82 years)nationality Scotland

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'Pep is never going to do that': Carragher names reason for picking Sir Alex over Guardiola in GOAT manager debate

'Pep is never going to do that': Carragher names reason for picking Sir Alex over Guardiola in GOAT manager debate

Jamie Carragher was recently made to take part in a debate by Sky Sports over who is the greatest football manager of all time.The ‘finale’ of the thing boiled down to Man City manager Pep Guardiola and Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

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'We spoke about football and life': Arjen Robben recalls how he almost joined Man United after dinner with Ferguson

'We spoke about football and life': Arjen Robben recalls how he almost joined Man United after dinner with Ferguson

Arjen Robben explained why he chose Chelsea over Manchester United, even after having dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson.In a 2018 interview with FourFourTwo, Robben said: "I had a very good conversation with him (Sir Alex Ferguson) over dinner in Manchester and we spoke about football and life.

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'Gaffer, you can go f*ck yourself': Paul Ince recalls how he stood up to Ferguson when Sir exploded with rage

'Gaffer, you can go f*ck yourself': Paul Ince recalls how he stood up to Ferguson when Sir exploded with rage

Paul Ince revealed that once during a match, Sir Alex Ferguson got really angry because he tried something fancy. Ince, who played for Manchester United for six seasons under Ferguson, made 281 appearances and won seven major titles, including two Premier League titles.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has officially become a lifelong member of Bundesliga club. How did it happen?

Sir Alex Ferguson has officially become a lifelong member of Bundesliga club. How did it happen?

Eintracht Frankfurt have given legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson a lifetime membership.Frankfurt visited Ferguson after their 2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League meeting with Aberdeen in December.

Manchester United

1 month ago

Ten Hag calls up 'next Bukayo Saka' for training & 3 more under-radar Man United stories

Ten Hag calls up 'next Bukayo Saka' for training & 3 more under-radar Man United stories

Cantona nearly joined LiverpoolGraeme Souness has shared a story of his rejected a chance to bring Eric Cantona to Liverpool before his historic transfer to Manchester United.He said: "It was 1991, Michel Platini came in and said, 'I've got a player for you, he is perfect.

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🥲How Sir Alex Ferguson's Golden Boy declined (video)

🥲How Sir Alex Ferguson's Golden Boy declined (video)

Anderson was a huge talent when he joined Man United from Porto but not even Sir Alex Ferguson could get the most out of him. The Brazilian scored a penalty in the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea but a combination of factors, not the least his love for McDonald's, led to his premature retirement.

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"I think we'd have beaten them": Ferguson reveals his mistake that cost United the 2011 CL title against Barcelona

"I think we'd have beaten them": Ferguson reveals his mistake that cost United the 2011 CL title against Barcelona

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has called Park Ji-sung one of the most underrated players he's ever managed. Speaking in an interview with Gary Neville, Sir Alex also revealed that one of his biggest managerial mistakes has to do with the South Korean.

Manchester United

2 months ago

Sir Alex Ferguson's 6 most vicious jibes at other coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson's 6 most vicious jibes at other coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson always had a way with words when it came to discussing other coaches. Considering all the time he spent on the top of the football world, Ferguson had enough vicious jibes at his opponents.

Manchester United

2 months ago

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Pep Guardiola: 'I was told nobody cares about Carabao Cup. Phew'

Pep Guardiola: 'I was told nobody cares about Carabao Cup. Phew'

Liverpool have won the League Cup on Sunday, beating Chelsea in the final at Wembley. Jurgen Klopp hailed the triumph as the 'most special, a memory forever'.

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Sir Alex Ferguson wins almost £1m on horse racing, says he is 'living the dream, 100%'

Sir Alex Ferguson wins almost £1m on horse racing, says he is 'living the dream, 100%'

Sir Alex Ferguson has pocketed an eye-watering sum after his racehorse Spirit Dancer stole the show at the races in Saudi Arabia this weekend.The iconic Man United boss netted £945,000 thanks to Spirit Dancer who won the Neom Turf Cup at the Saudi Cup meeting.

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'Teams admit it, they want to be closer to us': Pep Guardiola responds to Sir Jim's Man City comments

'Teams admit it, they want to be closer to us': Pep Guardiola responds to Sir Jim's Man City comments

Speaking to the media about Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments, Pep Guardiola said: "It is the truth. Teams admit it, they want to be closer to us and you can't deny the reality.

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2 months ago

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Sir Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool far ahead of Man United & 2 other under-radar stories

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool far ahead of Man United & 2 other under-radar stories

Trent in line to receive bumper contractTrent Alexander-Arnold will receive the 'biggest' and lengthiest-term contract offer out of the trio involving him, Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk, claims Football Insider.The Liverpool hierarchy sees him as the future of the club and will also give him an increase to his £180k-a-week salary with the new deal.

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Alex Ferguson's hilarious response to Spurs' Premier League title chances

Alex Ferguson's hilarious response to Spurs' Premier League title chances

In the current football landscape, taking the Premier League title away from Manchester City is no small feat. Guardiola's reign has seen Manchester City claim the top spot in the league six out of the past seven seasons, showcasing a remarkable era of dominance.

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Сreating the perfect coach out of 10 gaffers and their hallmark attributes

Сreating the perfect coach out of 10 gaffers and their hallmark attributes

Compiling the perfect football coach involves considering a blend of philosophies, tactics, man-management skills and leadership qualities. We’ve come up with our own compilation using attributes from multiple famous managers.

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'The village idiot': Graeme Souness can't stop talking about Man United — Rashford is his new target

'The village idiot': Graeme Souness can't stop talking about Man United — Rashford is his new target

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Graeme Souness said: "When I look at how Marcus Rashford's career is crashing, I think back to the Liverpool dressing room I was a part of and what we would've had to say about a team-mate like this."I assure you that we simply wouldn't have allowed anyone to conduct himself in such a way.

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'Ferguson did what?!': Klopp shuts down any possibility of exit U-turn like former Man United boss

'Ferguson did what?!': Klopp shuts down any possibility of exit U-turn like former Man United boss

Jurgen Klopp held a special press conference after his Liverpool exit announcement on Friday left fans shocked.Klopp was asked if he there was anything that could change his mind over these next months about his decision to leave, much like Sir Alex Ferguson did in 2001 at Man United.

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Wayne Rooney tops coaches rankings that have Sir Alex and Wenger - you'll never guess why

Wayne Rooney tops coaches rankings that have Sir Alex and Wenger - you'll never guess why

Wayne Rooney may have lost five out of eight Championship games in charge of Birmingham but there's one area where he beats all great coaches in the history of the game.The United legend is the richest boss in football, according to Sport Bible.

Manchester United

4 months ago

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Chelsea boss reveals call from Man United camp & 2 more under-radar stories at Man United today

Chelsea boss reveals call from Man United camp & 2 more under-radar stories at Man United today

Chelsea boss reveals call from Man United campChelsea Women manager Emma Hayes has spoken about her relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and how he reacted to her taking the the USA Women job.She said: "Sir Alex rang me when I was talking to Mauricio Pochettino so I was torn.

Manchester United

5 months ago

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Sir Alex Ferguson finally breaks silence on Jim Ratcliffe takeover

Sir Alex Ferguson finally breaks silence on Jim Ratcliffe takeover

Sir Alex Ferguson has shared his positive outlook regarding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's upcoming investment in Manchester United. The British billionaire is in line for a £1.

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'Did Apple change their approach?': Andy Cole explains why Ratcliffe should phone Sir Alex Ferguson soon enough

'Did Apple change their approach?': Andy Cole explains why Ratcliffe should phone Sir Alex Ferguson soon enough

Andy Cole believes it's smart for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to seek advice from Sir Alex Ferguson once his investment in the club goes through.The former Man United player used Steve Jobs's example to explain why the club identity is important and why a manager shouldn't completely change the way a club plays.

Manchester United

5 months ago

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Osimhen price named & 2 other big stories at Chelsea you could've missed

Osimhen price named & 2 other big stories at Chelsea you could've missed

Osimhen price namedJournalist Ben Jacobs says that the striker will cost €120m next summer, way less than the previously quoted €160m fee.Malouda slams Chelsea 'project' talkThe ex-Blue says that the club is about winning and he does not buy into Pochettino and Boehly talking about project for the future.

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Emma Hayes reveals surprising call from Man United camp — she even had to put Mauricio Pochettino on hold

Emma Hayes reveals surprising call from Man United camp — she even had to put Mauricio Pochettino on hold

Speaking to Sky Sports, Emma Hayes said: "Sir Alex Ferguson and I had a chat last week, he rang me, but I was in the middle of talking to Mauricio Pochettino so I was torn. Unfortunately, I had to tell Poch to wait.

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'That is the best moment': Sir Alex Ferguson hails his horse Spirit Dancer after netting $1m racing prize

'That is the best moment': Sir Alex Ferguson hails his horse Spirit Dancer after netting $1m racing prize

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated his most significant win as a racehorse owner after Spirit Dancer, a horse he co-owns and bred, triumphed in Bahrain's prestigious race. Trained by Richard Fahey and ridden by jockey Oisin Orr, Spirit Dancer dominated a top field at Sakhir, winning the Group 2 Bahrain International Trophy by a remarkable two and a quarter lengths.

Manchester United

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Paolo Maldini 'open' to Man United role under Sir Jim Ratcliffe & 3 more under-radar stories

Paolo Maldini 'open' to Man United role under Sir Jim Ratcliffe & 3 more under-radar stories

Beckham sends message to RatcliffeDavid Beckham has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe to focus on managerial stability as the British billionaire closes on acquiring a 25 per cent stake at Manchester United.He told Sportstar: "Man United stayed put for the amount of years because we had the stability of having someone like Sir Alex Ferguson.

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'I came to apologise, he went nuts': Rio Ferdinand reveals calling out Sir Alex once - he regretted it soon

'I came to apologise, he went nuts': Rio Ferdinand reveals calling out Sir Alex once - he regretted it soon

Speaking on Ben Foster's FozCast, Rio Ferdinand revealed his arguably biggest bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.Speaking about Man United's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2010, Rio said: "[Sir Alex] made a substitution in the game that I didn't agree with.

Manchester United

5 months ago

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'He supported me 100 per cent, all the way': Sir Alex Ferguson pays touching tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

'He supported me 100 per cent, all the way': Sir Alex Ferguson pays touching tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Alex Ferguson, a revered figure in football, honoured the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton at his funeral. It was a day of deep emotions as Charlton's family, along with past and present Man United players and fans, bid their final goodbyes to this football icon among 1,000 mourners.

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'They make Barcelona': 2 men Sir Alex Ferguson named as Barca's main weapons ahead of Champions League final

'They make Barcelona': 2 men Sir Alex Ferguson named as Barca's main weapons ahead of Champions League final

Speaking to the media ahead of the Champions League final in 2009, Sir Alex Ferguson singled out Barca's two major threats - Lionel Messi wasn't on the list. "Guardiola and Iniesta make Barcelona," said Ferguson as cited by The Guardian.

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'He's still playing at a good level': Sir Alex's error led to Man United losing a vital player

'He's still playing at a good level': Sir Alex's error led to Man United losing a vital player

It took Sir Alex Ferguson around six years to admit that selling Jaap Stam to Lazio in 2001 was a mistake. "At the time [before Stam's exit] he had just come back from an achilles injury and we thought he had just lost a little bit," Ferguson told The Independent in 2007.

Manchester United

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Andre Onana to play in AFCON & 2 more under-radar stories at Man United today

Andre Onana to play in AFCON & 2 more under-radar stories at Man United today

Howe not looking for revengeEddie Howe will not be out to avenge last season's final defeat when Newcastle travel to Manchester United in the EFL Cup Round of 16 clash on Wednesday.The Magpies boss said: "That's not our approach to the game.

Manchester United

6 months ago

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Confirmed: Erik ten Hag's second Man United season is club's worst since 1986/87

Confirmed: Erik ten Hag's second Man United season is club's worst since 1986/87

Things went from bad to worse for Manchester United on Sunday night following the 3–0 defeat against Manchester City.The disastrous Old Trafford result means that the Red Devils have now lost half of their games in the Premier League this season.

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Insane Ferguson stat that will make you miss Sir Alex even more

Insane Ferguson stat that will make you miss Sir Alex even more

Man United have lost 3-0 at home to Man City in another shambolic display by Ten Hag's side.According to TNT Sports, the Red Devils have now lost as many games at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as they did during his time at the club.

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'I would've done anything to keep him': Sir Alex names one player he hated losing - it's not Cristiano or Rooney

'I would've done anything to keep him': Sir Alex names one player he hated losing - it's not Cristiano or Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he would've done anything to keep Swedish football legend Henrik Larsson at Man United.The Swede joined the Reds on loan in January 2007 but his stint was indeed a brief one: in March Larsson returned to Helsingborg, after 13 games and 3 goals scored in a Man United shirt.

Manchester United

6 months ago

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Evra recalls Sir Alex's 2008 UCL final team talk — it gives goosebumps even after 15 years

Evra recalls Sir Alex's 2008 UCL final team talk — it gives goosebumps even after 15 years

Speaking to the Players' Tribune, Patrice Evra recalled Sir Alex Ferguson's team talk before the Champions League final against Chelsea in 2008."Ferguson said: 'I've already won.

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'Have you got a girlfriend?': 3 questions Sir Alex Ferguson asked every new player

'Have you got a girlfriend?': 3 questions Sir Alex Ferguson asked every new player

Sir Alex Ferguson used to ask every new player at Man United three simple questions, according to former Red Paul Ince."Sir Alex would buy players, not just because they were talented, he’d look at their backgrounds," Ince said in the new David Beckham Netflix documentary.

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'I'll rip your contract!': Evra recalls moment when dining out with rival player nearly cost him Man United job

'I'll rip your contract!': Evra recalls moment when dining out with rival player nearly cost him Man United job

Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's FIVE YouTube show, Patrice Evra revealed how one dinner with Carlos Tevez almost cost him his contract with Man United."Tevez is my brother.

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'When I got rid of him, Gerrard blossomed': How Houllier axed LFC star after a chat with Alex Ferguson

'When I got rid of him, Gerrard blossomed': How Houllier axed LFC star after a chat with Alex Ferguson

In the book 'Ring of Fire: Liverpool into the 21st century: The Players' Stories', Gerard Houllier opened up on one of the toughest managerial decisions in his life, the axing of Paul Ince.The legendary Reds boss revealed he had tensions with Paul who was leading the dressing room and called himself 'The Guv'nor'.

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ETH's Man United repeating Sir Alex's and Ole's awful starts to campaigns - one of them ended really well

ETH's Man United repeating Sir Alex's and Ole's awful starts to campaigns - one of them ended really well

With three wins, four defeats, and just nine points in the pocket, some fans would say Man United have never been off to a worse start.In fact, the Reds have been there before.

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'Am I making this clear to you?': How Sir Alex dealt with annoying reporters — Ten Hag, take note

'Am I making this clear to you?': How Sir Alex dealt with annoying reporters — Ten Hag, take note

With all these rumours of the 'dressing room mutiny at Man United' that keep on doing rounds in British media, it's time to remember how Sir Alex Ferguson didn't mince words when he dealt with unprofessional journalism."I got fed up with it, your job is to tell the truth.

Manchester United

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'How popular are Sancho and Maguire?': Gary Neville believes Ten Hag could lose the Man United dressing room

'How popular are Sancho and Maguire?': Gary Neville believes Ten Hag could lose the Man United dressing room

Speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville said: "Erik ten Hag will continue to keep doing what he is doing, following his beliefs, his values, his principles. The only thing I would say is, how popular is Jadon Sancho in the dressing room?"How popular is Harry Maguire? This discomfort and uncertainty is being created on the inside.

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'I forgot to look at them': Klopp details why he doesn't take inspiration from longest-serving managers

'I forgot to look at them': Klopp details why he doesn't take inspiration from longest-serving managers

The likes of Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger spent so much time on the Man United and Arsenal benches, respectively, that they became almost synonymous with their football club.The Scotsman served 26 years as the Red Devils head coach while the Frenchman spent 22 years with the Gunners.

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