It is being suggested now that Sir Alex Ferguson told England international Gary Neville to convince his team-mate Steven Gerrard to leave Liverpool and move to Old Trafford during the mid-2000s. The right-back was the Manchester United skipper at that time under Ferguson, after Roy Keane’s departure in 2005. He was sent by his manager to have a … Read more
The Scot is not as perfect as Manchester United fans think, in fact quite far from it when it comes to transfer dealings. 5. Selling Jaap Stam Jaap Stam was getting older, but he was still one of the best defenders in Europe and the jewel in Manchester United’s crown. Though Ferguson thought his time … Read more
Are teams no longer afraid of playing Manchester United? Right until the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign as Manchester United manager, the Reds were seen by many of the game’s lesser lights, not to mention some of their main rivals, as a team to be feared. Resolute in defence, organised yet creative in midfield … Read more
Following Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Champions League last night, Rooney was inevitably asked about Sir Alex Ferguson’s auto biography and the former manager’s comments about the his transfer requests. Watch his reaction here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6xIFBssyv8#t=108 Sir Alex Ferguson in his book revealed that the England striker has never put in a … Read more
In his first training session with the England under-21s this week, Ravel Morrison provided the winning goal with a cutting through ball that went against his own team and set-up the opposition. On the sidelines, the FA’s development directors Trevor Brooking and Dan Ashworth reacted with humour and playful laughter. They were notably relaxed and … Read more
It marked exactly 50 years since George Best made his professional début for Manchester United on Saturday, an occasion which United marked with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. It was a game unfortunately overshadowed by a controversial penalty awarded to Ashley Young which turned the game in United’s favour, eclipsing the cameo role of … Read more
Nani says David Moyes convinced him to sign a new deal at Manchester United Manchester United midfielder Nani made a stunning move this week by signing a new five year contract with United. Nani was one player who all believed would leave United and pursue his career elsewhere. It was even discussed that he would … Read more
How does the English Premier League [EPL], which has styled itself as the ‘best football league in the world’ reconcile that with the fact that the world best players hardly ever choose to play in the EPL? Over the last decade, La Liga [mostly Barcelona and Real Madrid] have had their pick of the top … Read more
One of the wonder kids of Fergie’s tenure in Old Trafford was none other than the Welsh winger-turned-midfielder Ryan Giggs. Serving the Red Devils at a stretch for 23 long years, he now wants to establish himself as a coaching wizard in Old Trafford. Giggs, who will complete his UEFA coaching license next summer, has … Read more
It looks like Liverpool‘s pursuit to add another Centre back has hit a brick. According to the latest reports, Brendan Rodgers will have to drop his pursuit of Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Llori after a dispute between Llori’s agent and the club’s representatives. One of Brendan’s prime targets, Tiago Ilori who is just 20 years … Read more