Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson – one of the most successful managers in footballing history, SAF has had 20 years at the top, and what contrasting times they have been – turning the team around in the late 80s before launching an assault on the new Premiership that has led Manchester United to 9 league titles (so far).
Ferguson should be remembered for the collective style his teams employ, attacking and defending in droves and staying disciplined without sacrificing creativity. He will also be remembered for his bustups with some of his best players – it’s a heavy price to pay for greatness, but it’s a price any Manchester United fan would pay.
You can catch a selection of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most famous quotes on the SAF page on Red Rants – the best Manchester United blog around.
Neville, Scholes and Giggs: Death By A Thousand Cuts
It is with some distain, if not total consternation, that I observe the clichéd comments of the media, rival fans, and (most of all) my fellow Manchester United fans in relation to the ‘old guard’ at Old Trafford! I could paraphrase an endless list of comments across an endless list of articles and blog contributions…
Wayne Rooney Suffers Fresh World Cup Injury Scare
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has suffered yet another injury setback ahead of the World Cup, after limping off during his side’s final game of the season against Stoke with a groin injury. The 24-year-old striker effectively substituted himself after pulling up 15 minutes from time, hobbling away down the tunnel before his replacement Park…
Liverpool Nightmare Ends In Title Dilemma
As a football fan, as opposed to a Man Utd fan, I have to confess to feeling some sympathy for the Liverpool faithful right now. As loyal, knowledgeable, good humoured and expectant a group of fans as you are likely to find, how many more kicks in the gut can they be expected to endure…
Rooney hoping for weekend return
Wayne Rooney has not lost all hope to be included in Manchester United’s potentially season-defining game at Sunderland on Sunday. He is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and does not accept being refused on playing in such a delimiting match. Fergie had already said that Rooney could be absent for two or three weeks…
Podcast: Liverpool’s future, Chelsea nerves and players of the season
Celebrate Soccerlens.com’s 4th birthday by listening to the world famous Soccerlens podcast with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg. The duo focus on Arsenal’s goalkeeping calamities, Liverpool’s off field issues and Chelsea’s nerve-jangling run-in, as well as taking a look at the players who’ve impressed them most during 2009/10. Pizza bans, cross-Europe travel and Jose Mourinho all…
Podcast: Arsenal v Spurs, Fergie’s kidology and Tevez Mania
The big north London derby is the hot topic up for discussion with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg on this week’s exciting episode of the Soccerlens Podcast. As well as chatting all things Arsenal and Spurs, the duo assess the title race, Man City talisman Carlos Tevez and plans for extended Premier League parachute payments….
Press conference with Alex Ferguson, David Moyes & Rafa Benitez
Here’s a raw footage of how D-Wreck got fired from his ESPN UK Football Conference interview job. He interviews Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Everton manager David Moyes and Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.
Poor Refereeing a Factor at Old Trafford – At Least Bad Decisions Favoured Neither Side
There are very few times that I agree with the ramblings of the master of the dark media arts Alex Ferguson and his accomplices, but yesterday the officials made far too many mistakes during Manchester United’s defeat by Chelsea. During the game advantage was played too often, even when it was clear no advantage was…
United 1-2 Chelsea
If there is one thing the great Sir Alex knows how to do, it is to rise to the occasion and win trophies when the pressure is mounting. He’s even coined a term for it (‘squeaky bum time’ anyone?). So with that, this is, we have all been made to believe, the time of year…
What’s in a Shirt?
25 November 1964: The day that Liverpool first wore their now famous all-red kit. Bill Shankly got Ron Yeats to model initially red shorts to match the shirt, and then told him to throw on red socks as well, to complete the outfit. Upon seeing him, he exclaimed “Christ, Ronnie, you look awesome, terrifying. You…
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