Sir Alex Ferguson Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct52022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole claims Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to win trophies at Chelsea

Premier League

Graham Potter must be given time to implement his ideas at Chelsea because even Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to compete with Manchester City, That’s the view of Joe Cole. The Former Chelsea player believes it could be years before the London club are competing for the league title again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel in September, with Chelsea opting to sack the German after a difficult start to the season. Despite the club’s £300m outlay in the summer, the team still requires surgery in certain areas and Todd Boehly is expected to hand Potter huge funds to invest in January and next summer. Potter earned his first win as Chelsea boss on Saturday through Conor Gallagher’s late winner against Crystal Palace. ...

Oct12022 by JBNo Comments

Martin Keown hits out at Sir Alex Ferguson for mocking Arsenal

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Martin Keown has blasted former Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson for taunting Arsenal in his pre-match team talks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last month, United legend Rio Ferdinand revealed Ferguson would mock Arsenal before Premier League games. Ferguson’s side had a huge rivalry with Arsene Wenger’s team at the turn of the century, with the two teams sharing the league title for seven years between 1997 and 2004. Ferdinand told William Hill: ‘Something Alex Ferguson used to say about Arsenal during his team talks was, “Get in their faces. They don’t like it, they can’t deal with it. They’re babies.” ‘He told us: “Get right up against them and you’ll win this game. Rio, you’ll overrun them, you’ll overpower them”.’ ...

Feb112022 by JBNo Comments

Rooney claims Sir Alex Ferguson ‘got out of Man Utd as quick as he could’

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Wayne Rooney says Sir Alex Ferguson left Manchester United as ‘quick as he could’ once he realised the club was in decline. The Scot retired in 2013 after 27 years at the theatre of dreams and he left a title-winning team for his successor, David Moyes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rooney famously requested to leave United in 2010 when he questioned their ambition and he fell out with Ferguson again during the manager’s final year at Old Trafford, when he once again asked to leave. Rooney sends message to Man Utd board as squad choose Pochettino Pep Guardiola names the the best team in the world Wayne Rooney makes top-four prediction & reveals Man Utd may miss out Rooney was unhappy after the Red devils allowed Cristiano Ronaldo and Carl...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson’s choice to replace Solskjaer if Man Utd sack manager

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Sir Alex Ferguson wants Mauricio Pochettino to be the next Manchester United head coach if the club decide to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports. Solskjaer is on the brink after the embarrassing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool at the theatre of dreams, with reports claiming the Norwegian coach has three games to save his job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Solskjaer is expected to be in charge of the team when they face Tottenham, the pressure on the manager is at an all-time high and even some members of the squad are now questioning him. Man Utd player criticizes Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & ...

Jun162021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson delivers verdict on Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho

EURO 2020, Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Jadon Sancho and backed the Manchester United transfer target to have a huge impact for England at Euro 2020. Sancho was close to joining United 12 months ago and Fergie’s former team have revived their interest in the 21-year-old this summer transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scoring 50 goals in 137 games, Sancho has established himself as one of Dortmund’s most important players since leaving Manchester City in 2017, while has has also become a regular player for England. Sancho did not play in England’s opening Euros win over Croatia on Sunday but Ferguson expects him to be a ‘valuable’ member of Gareth Southgate’s team across the tournament. The former Red Devils manager told SportBild: ‘I think ...

May232021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson makes Mason Greenwood prediction

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Sir Alex Ferguson says he expects Mason Greenwood to become a ‘top player’ for Manchester United and has hailed Manchester City star Phil Foden. Greenwood and Foden are rated as two of the best young players in the football, having starred for United and City over the past two campaigns. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greenwood spent almost a decade at the Red devils’ academy before breaking into the first-team in 2018. He has since scored 29 goals in 104 matches for United. Foden, meanwhile, has been one of the stars of the 2020-21 season, with his impressive form helping City win the Premier League and EFL Cup and also reach the Champions League final. Asked who he rates as the best young footballer, Ferguson told LADbibleTV: ‘Mason Greenwood, in my...

May222021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson sends message to Fernandes after he reveals Man Utd regret

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Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Bruno Fernandes’ remarkable impact at Manchester United and says he has brought a unique quality to the club. The legendary United manager's complimentary words come only days after Fernandes revealed it is his biggest regret that he never got to pick the manager's brains. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes, who has scored 40 goals and registered 25 assists in 79 matches for the Red devils, was crowned the club’s Player of the Year this week. And Ferguson believes the playmaker's distribution in the final third is what the club have ‘really needed’ in recent years. When asked about Fernandes’ impact at United, Ferguson told the BBC: ‘He’s been fantastic, the lad. ‘He’s scored some important goals and even when he’s t...

May132021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson rates Solskjaer & pays tribute to Man Utd star

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Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for doing ‘very well’ as Manchester United manager and paid tribute to Marcus Rashford. Solskjaer – who won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and Champions League under Ferguson – took over from Jose Mourinho in December 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After two underwhelming campaigns under the Norwegian manager, United have impressed this season, climbing to second in the table and reaching the Europa League final. Ferguson believes Solskjaer has done well during his time at the club and praised the 48-year-old for ‘giving young players a chance’. ‘Even as a young reserve, even when he was on the bench, he would take notes of the training sessions,’ Ferguson told BBC Sport. ‘He...

Apr102021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho takes aim at Solskjaer with Sir Alex Ferguson dig

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Jose Mourinho has taken a dig at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over Manchester United’s lack of trophies, saying he disagrees with the Norwegian that trophies do not determine success. Solskjaer said that his side's progress should not be judged on whether they win the Europa League this campaign and claimed that obsessing over winning silverware is an "ego thing." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Mourinho, who has an outstanding haul of trophies on his CV - including the Europa League and League Cup during his United tenure - does not share that view. "It's his (Solskjaer's) opinion," said Mourinho. "I'm pretty sure his big boss Sir Alex had a different opinion about it. But I respect what Solskjaer thinks. I think different. "Freedom of thinking, freedom...

Feb162021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson “gobsmacked” by Ravel Morrison’s gesture after Man Utd debut

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Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about the shocking gesture that left him 'gobsmacked' after handing Ravel Morrison his debut for the club. Morrison, who remains a free agent after bringing his short spell at Dutch Eredivisie club Den Haag to an end last month, was the latest guest on Ferdinand's Vibe with Five podcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of interviewing the former United star, who failed to play a single Premier League game after bursting on to the scene, Ferdinand messaged two of Morrison's former managers - including Ferguson. Although the talented playmaker never played a top-flight game in his beloved red shirt, he did feature in three domestic cup matches under Ferguson. Morrison was handed his debut against Aldershot in the Lea...