Rumors were everywhere about who will replace the high profile United manager ever since he announced his retirement post this season. There were some names on the cart about the probable replacement, and one of them: David Moyes, finally seals the deal to take over the EPL champions charge for next six years starting 1st July. Moyes has been in charge for Everton for eleven long years; hence it was not an easy decision for him to leave such a long association, but how can anyone ignore an offer coming from United’s den? Even Moyes agrees that it was very tough for him to leave Goodison Park, but he could not refuse United. Notably, his current contract with Everton is going to expire after current season, hence it was very much expected that he would be the next United boss and it holds true at last. Ferguson said about Moyes, “We unanimously agreed on David Moyes. David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic. I've admired his work for a long time and approached him as … [Read more...]
Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement after this season
The most prolific soccer personality of our times, 71-year-old Manchester United Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement as the manager of his club after a regime of over 26 years at Old Trafford. The news is perhaps the biggest in the soccer world today, coz he is undoubtedly the most successful football manager ever seen in soccer winning as many as 38 trophies, including 13 league titles for his club and one FIFA Club World Cup. Chief executive David Gill has also announced his retirement along with Alex. Actually, he had to retire back in 2002, but, somehow, he changed his mind and decided to continue his winning streak and finally added many more titles to his name. Retiring after winning current EPL title is like retiring from the top which is well suited to his class of soccer personality. It is very hard to find a suitable replacement for a manager like Ferguson, but things need to continue as before, hence two names are in the front to take his position: one is … [Read more...]
It is a win only coz of consistency: Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson hails his team after their triumph in the EPL this season. He said a lot of things about his team, but broadly he cherished their consistency which eventually won them this prestigious title. Last year, City did not let them take away the series, but this year, United made it sure that no one can stop them from winning the trophy when they have four matches in spare. Perhaps, City is following them this year too, but they cannot defeat points of their arch rivals United. The victory was sourced by Robin van Persie’s hat trick which made Aston Villa even more miserable in front of 70000 spectators Last night. Ferguson appreciated his team’s fighting spirit carried from last season when they were denied of the title on the basis of goals difference from City. Cheery manager said about his team, “This club never gives in.” “From Sir Matt Busby, the Munich Disaster, to rebuilding and to win the European Cup, that tells you the history of United. “Every player … [Read more...]
Sir Alex Ferguson unhappy with TV sponsors’ control over EPL schedules
Maybe EPL is the best and reputed soccer league in the world, but there are many other leagues where these English clubs are long trying to make an impact. European Champion league is one such league which has ever been on the target of top EPL clubs. Moreover, the timings of both these leagues are apparently same; hence many times, it happens when a club does not get enough time to prepare for its next match of another league. Since, matches’ schedules are drafted in consultation with sponsors, especially TV sponsors, most of the teams face a tight schedule but they never spoke anything about it openly. Now, one of the most prestigious and successful soccer manager Sir Alex Ferguson has come forward and spoke loudly about the control these TV sponsors have developed on EPL or any other league for that matter. Manchester United has always been a toughest team to beat at English soil, but in other European leagues, its position is rather different, and now, United’s manager Alex … [Read more...]
Sir Alex Ferguson not to sign any new player this January
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to remain low profiled next month ruling out any new sign up to strengthen the Red Devils. Notably, there are many players who were being linked to United in last few months, including Robert Lewandowski, Theo Walcott and Wilfried Zaha among others, but now they all seem to be better placed where they are. Ferguson side is leading the leaderboard’s table this year at English Premier League by six points to its next follower Manchester City, so there is no need to hire anyone afresh, Ferguson said. Not to forget the re-entry of United’s captain Nemanja Vidic who played for the first time on Saturday after a lengthy layoff from the field coz of his knee injury. Ferguson praised his comeback and said, “I’m delighted Vidic is a back – he’s a warrior. It will take him time to get full match fitness but it is a start. Hopefully by the time new year is over we’ll still be top of the league.” Actually, nobody is buying what Ferguson is … [Read more...]