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Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United training

Amorim 'truly believes' in Manchester United squad

New head coach Ruben Amorim says he "truly believes" in Manchester United's squad and that he is the right man to take the club back to the top.

Soccer • 22 Nov 24

Ten Hag (L) has vowed to continue leaning on Ferguson

Ten Hag: Man United still need Ferguson

Erik ten Hag says Alex Ferguson "is Man United" and believes he will remain available to help in their bid to return to the top, despite leaving his ambassadorial role.

Soccer • 19 Oct 24

Ferguson remains a regular presence at Old Trafford

Ferguson to leave Man Utd role amid Ineos cost-cutting

Alex Ferguson will step away from his ambassador role with Manchester United at the end of the season as part of a club cost-cutting exercise.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Monmiral with Harry Cobden up (L) produced a big finish to win the Pertemps

Cheltenham round-up: Ferguson and Redknapp score wins

Alex Ferguson was in the Cheltenham Festival winner's enclosure as Paul Nicholls got off the mark for the week when Monmiral hunted down Kyntara in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle.

Racing • 14 Mar 24

Spirit Dancer scores for Ferguson in Bahrain feature

Spirit Dancer, co-owned and jointly-bred by Alex Ferguson, quickened up impressively to give the former Manchester United manager a famous victory in the Bahrain International Trophy.

Racing • 17 Nov 23

Alex Ferguson (R) at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival with trainer Paul Nicholls

Alex Ferguson aiming for $1m Bahrain pot with stud star

Alex Ferguson may have one of the most decorated footballing CVs around, but he is attempting to break new ground when his horse Spirit Dancer lines up in the Bahrain International Trophy on Friday.

Racing • 16 Nov 23

Wenger and Ferguson enter Premier League Hall of Fame

Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have become the first managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Soccer • 29 Mar 23

Alex Ferguson (L) and Erik ten Hag pictured in October 2022

Ten Hag seeks Fergie counsel ahead of Barcelona rematch

Erik ten Hag has picked the brain of Alex Ferguson ahead of the huge Europa League clash against Barcelona, when the Manchester United boss believes his team need to produce their best performance of the season.

Soccer • 22 Feb 23

Alex Ferguson (left), jockey Mick Kinane and Rock of Gibraltar celebrate after winning The Entenmann's Irish 2000 Guineas

Rock Of Gibraltar dies at age of 23

Rock Of Gibraltar, the first horse ever to win seven consecutive Group Ones in the northern hemisphere, has died of heart failure at the age of 23.

Racing • 24 Oct 22

"It's a fantastic honour. You have to reflect on my life in that way because what we achieved here at Aberdeen was almost a miracle"

Aberdeen unveil Alex Ferguson statue at Pittodrie

A "proud" Alex Ferguson declared his achievements with Aberdeen as "almost a miracle" as he unveiled a statue in his honour at Pittodrie.

Soccer • 25 Feb 22

Alex Ferguson was born on this day in 1941

Alex Ferguson at 80: Colm Murray interview

As the legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson turns 80 today, listen back to his 2010 interview with the late RTÉ Sport broadcaster Colm Murray.

Soccer • 31 Dec 21

Pep Guardiola has found Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United a difficult opponent in recent times

Guardiola preparing for 'Fergie Time'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is factoring 'Fergie Time' into his planning as he prepares for this weekend's derby at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains under intense pressure

Solskjaer vows to keeping fighting as pressure grows

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken bullishly about his position ahead of Saturday's trip to Tottenham.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Alex Ferguson remains involved with Manchester United

Communication key for all managers, insists Ferguson

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson says the ability to communicate effectively with the entire dressing room is one of the biggest lessons he learned in management.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

John Hales has high hopes for Protektorat

Protektorat on course for Paddy Power Gold Cup

Part-owner John Hales is excited about his Grade One-winning novice Protektorat starting his season in the Paddy Power Gold Cup next month.

Racing • 27 Oct 21

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench against Everton

Ronaldo should have started against Everton - Ferguson

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo should have started last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Everton instead of being brought on as a second-half substitute by current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 05 Oct 21

Alex Ferguson ahead of the 1982 Scottish Cup final against Rangers

Aberdeen reveal plans to build statue of Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson says he's "thrilled" at plans by Aberdeen to build a statue in his honour.

Soccer • 29 Jul 21

Alex Ferguson is the subject of a new documentary to be released later this month

Ferguson feared he'd lost his memory after operation

Alex Ferguson has recalled the "lonely and frightening" time he spent in hospital recovering from a brain haemorrhage when he feared he had lost his memory and his voice.

Soccer • 11 May 21

Sam Twiston-Davies: "To be going over there with a chance is a dream."

Sam Twiston-Davies eyes 'dream' Punchestown success

Sam Twiston-Davies is hoping for a "dream" Punchestown success today aboard the only non-Irish runner in the Gold Cup - Clans Des Obeaux.

Punchestown Festival • 28 Apr 21

'I lost my voice, just could not get a word out, and that was terrifying - absolutely terrifying'

Ferguson feared never being able to speak again in 2018

Alex Ferguson has said he feared he would never be able to speak again after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018.

Soccer • 06 Mar 21

Fergie feared losing memory after brain haemorrhage

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says his biggest fear after suffering a brain haemorrhage three years ago was losing his memory.

Soccer • 17 Feb 21

The Liverpool manager exchanges texts with the former Man United boss

Klopp talks Fergie friendship as Liverpool-United looms

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts his friendship with Alex Ferguson will be put to one side on Sunday.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

Alex Ferguson pictured at Anfield back in 2012

'Phenomenal' Liverpool make Fergie glad he retired

Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool's "phenomenal" form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did ahead of Sunday's top of the table clash with Manchester United.

Soccer • 15 Jan 21

Klopp's Liverpool are looking for a first league win since 19 December

Klopp: No mind games at play ahead of United clash

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is no Alex Ferguson and has not been playing mind games in the build up to Sunday's visit of Manchester United.

Soccer • 15 Jan 21

Alex Ferguson: 'People like myself owe it to the game to see if there's something we can do'

Ferguson feels 'a duty' to raise dementia awareness

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said it is his personal duty and the game's responsibility to address the problem of dementia that has impacted several former players.

Soccer • 05 Jan 21