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Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson sends message to Man Utd star Jesse Lingard on loan at West Ham

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West Ham boss David Moyes has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent a message to Jesse Lingard, with the Manchester United starccurrently on loan at the London club. Lingard fell out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the theatre of dreams and took the opportunity to pursue regular football elsewhere, joining West Ham on loan till the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The United star has made a good start to his life in east London with his new side in outstanding form under Moyes, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League. Moyes says that he still speaks with former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex, and the Scot was asking after Lingard and passed on his best wishes for his time at the club. ‘He’s only here in the short t...

Aug262020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals Ferguson told him to sign Dele Alli as Man Utd manager

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that the only advice he got from Sir Alex Ferguson when he was manager of Manchester United was to sign Dele Alli. Jose Mourinho made the confession to his chairman Daniel Levy in a meeting which was shown on the Amazon Prime Video documentary All or Nothing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese coach had just taken over from Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham boss and was talking about his early impressions of Alli. He said: "I told already Dele very directly that he doesn't train well, he is not a good trainer. "I am not saying a disaster but I am not saying Harry Kane, Harry Kane is a very good trainer. "Sir Alex Ferguson gave me only one bit of advice in two and a half years: Buy Dele Alli. 'Th...

Aug22020 by JBNo Comments

Rooney slams Sir Alex Ferguson over ‘suicidal approach’ against Barcelona

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Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney claims Sir Alex Ferguson's "suicidal" tactics led to the Red devils' Champions League final defeats against Barcelona. The two teams met each other in the two finals in Rome and at Wembley, with Barca emerging winners on both occasions with 2-0 and 3-1 victories respectively. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ferguson won two European cups during his time at Old Trafford, with the first one coming in 1999 against Bayern at Camp Nou before they had a win over Chelsea in Moscow later. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Etihad Stadium on Friday, the United legend conceded that Ferguson took the "wrong approach" in both finals against the Catalans. "It's always hard for a club like Real to go into a game s...

Jun272020 by JBNo Comments

How Jurgen Klopp’s wife stopped him from replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd

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Jurgen Klopp was persuaded to turn down Manchester United’s overtures by his wife, two years before he accepted the challenge of rebuilding Liverpool and guiding them to being Premier League champions. With Sir Alex Ferguson retiring at the end of the 2012/13 campaign, Ed Woodward identified Pep Gaurdiola and Klopp as his two key targets to take over from the Scot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Guardiola already had his heart set on moving to Bayern, so Woodward turned his attentions to Klopp whose reputation was on the rise after winning two Bundesliga titles with Dortmund and taking them to the Champions League final. Klopp was given a tour of the club by Woodward who was interested in the charismatic German and his wife Ulla who convinced ...

May232020 by JBNo Comments

Fletcher reveals bizarre Sir Alex Ferguson team talk before 2008 CL win over Chelsea

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Sir Alex Ferguson delivered a bizarre chess-inspired team talk ahead of Manchester United’s 2008 Champions League final victory over Chelsea, explaining to them how much he believed in them. According to former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, Ferguson referenced the depth of the ‘great’ squad – with player like Louis Saha and Park Ji-Sung not even making the squad at all. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ryan Giggs was among the substitutes, and Ferguson made it known to the starting lineup that they were not just representing themselves but those who had missed out from the game. There were a couple of notable admissions from Manchester United’s squad in the Champions League final Moscow. Ancelotti: Zidane changed my idea about football Jose ...

May52020 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: Man Utd were ’99 per cent sure’ they’d sign Ronaldo & Bale in 2013

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Sir Alex Ferguson claimed to be “99 per cent sure” that Cristiano Ronaldo would return to the club and Gareth Bale would join from Tottenham before heading retiring in 2013, says Patrice Evra. Having previously backtracked on a decision to walk away from coaching, the legendary manager rocked the sporting world when he stepped down from an iconic post after 27 years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Evra claims he had been told that no change in the dugout would be made, with the Red devils instead looking to put ambitious transfer agreements in place for two world class forwards. Cristiano Ronaldo, though, was to remain at Real Madrid, with Gareth Bale joining him at Santiago Bernabeu. Juventus confirm talks with Barcelona over Arthur and Miraslem Pj...

May262019 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson ‘hurt’ after being frozen out by Man United

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Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Mauricio Pochettino to be given the job at United ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and the Old Trafford icon is 'hurt' that club board no longer rely on his opinion. The former Red Devils boss achieved remarkable success at Old Trafford and lifted 38 trophies during his silverware-laden 27-year era at the club before retiring in 2013. Since the Scot called time on his memorable career, United have gone through three permanent head coaches without much success, and current coach Solskjaer has also endured a tough start. Ferguson is held in high regard by the club, even having a stand named after him at The Theatre of Dreams, but it is reported that he feels isolated by how he is being treated by Ed Woodward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Feb222019 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer summons spirit Of Sir Alex Ferguson for Liverpool showdown

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Sir Alex Ferguson would be welcome to give a team talk to his United squad before Sunday’s game against Liverpool. United entertain Jurgen Klopp’s men at Old Trafford this weekend and will be looking to put a dent in their title bid, as well as helping their bid for the top four. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer has made an incredible start as United’s caretaker manager, losing just one of his first 13 games in charge. The Norwegian has leaned on Ferguson for advice in the role and he says his former boss would be welcome to speak to the players before the match. ‘He would be welcome to have his talk to the players if he wanted to, the gaffer, because we know how much it meant for him to oveplrtake Liverpool,’ said ...

Jan32019 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals secret Pep Guardiola meeting over Man Utd job

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Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he met with current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola in September 2012 to offer him the opportunity to take over at United, a throwback documentary reveals. The 77-year-old was in charge at United for 26 years, winning 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions Leagues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, when he retired from management at the end of the 2012/13 campaign, clinching a final Premier League title with an ageing squad in his last year. Things went downhill quickly for the club, as David Moyes took over and finished 7th in his first year in charge. But, Sir Alex Ferguson claimed the situation could have been very different at the club. He detailed in Netflix docum...

May52018 by JBNo Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes brain surgery

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Sir Alex Ferguson was admitted to hospital on Friday night and has undergone brain surgery. The legendary Manchester United manager was in attendance at Old Trafford last Sunday and even presented Arsene Wenger with a commemorative vase, following his decision to call it quit at Arsenal at the end of the season. ‘Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain hemorrhage,’ read a statement from Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery. ‘His family request privacy in this matter.’ Ferguson’s son Darrren, manager of Doncaster, was absent from his team’s final game of the season, due to ‘a severe family issue’. Click ...