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Alex Ferguson said clubs should discuss the qualities of a manager before they make an appointment

Firing managers early 'stupid' - Ferguson

Alex Ferguson has branded "stupid" the policy of clubs ditching managers without giving them enough time to do their jobs properly.

Soccer • 25 Jan 14

Carlos Queiroz had two spells as Alex Ferguson's assistant

Queiroz: Fergie should go to games

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz does not believe Alex Ferguson should stop going to watch games at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 12 Jan 14

Alex Ferguson: 'Denis Irwin would be the one certainty to get in the team'

Ferguson: Irwin first name on my all-time team

Alex Ferguson managed some of the best players in world football during his time at Manchester United but insists former Ireland full-back Denis Irwin would be the first name on his greatest team line-up.

Soccer • 30 Oct 13

Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Alex Ferguson's criticism of Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson

Rodgers says Fergie's remarks are 'not credible'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed Alex Ferguson's assessment that Steven Gerrard was "not a top, top player" as just not credible.

Soccer • 24 Oct 13

Alex Ferguson pictured at his book launch in London

Ferguson turned England down twice

Alex Ferguson has revealed he turned down the England manager's job on two separate occasions during his Manchester United reign.

Soccer • 22 Oct 13

Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane's relationship broke down irrevocably at the start of the 2005-2006 season

Keane questions Ferguson's loyalty

Roy Keane has accused Alex Ferguson of disloyalty, claiming that his former Manchester United manager 'does not know the meaning of the word'.

Soccer • 22 Oct 13

Alex Ferguson: 'We've always had priorities obviously and David is aware of that but I hope he achieves it'

Any trophy would be 'fantastic' for Moyes, Fergie

Alex Ferguson believes it would be a "fantastic achievement" for David Moyes to win any trophy with Manchester United this season.

Soccer • 20 Oct 13

Alex Ferguson has denied he is interested in a return to Old Trafford

Ferguson rules out Old Trafford return

Alex Ferguson insists he has no interest in returning to manage Manchester United.

Soccer • 02 Oct 13

Alex Ferguson laughed off suggestions that he influenced referees

Ferguson denies influencing referees

Alex Ferguson has denied suggestions he may have had influence over referees during his decorated career.

Soccer • 20 Sep 13

Nemanja Vidic (r): '[Ferguson] respects any sportsman playing on a high level because of the sacrifices they have made in their lives'

Vidic wants tennis bragging rights over Fergie

Nemanja Vidic hopes to be cheering fellow Serbian Novak Djokovic to victory in the men's singles final at Wimbledon to ensure he has bragging rights over Alex Ferguson.

Tennis • 06 Jul 13

Anders Lindegaard will start Manchester United's final game under Alex Ferguson

Ferguson to keep promise to Lindegaard

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Anders Lindegaard will start his final game as Manchester United manager - and Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand will be on the bench.

Soccer • 17 May 13

Alex Ferguson won 49 trophies in his managerial career

Ferguson bows out: Who's next for United hotseat?

Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season, but who is the right man for the Old Trafford hotseat? Everton's David Moyes is the current bookies favourite.

Soccer • 08 May 13

Ferguson won 13 league titles with United

Ferguson to retire as Manchester United manager

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season.

Soccer • 08 May 13

Wayne Rooney has been linked with a summer move

Ferguson has no plans to sell players

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insists he has no plans to offload any of his star men.

Soccer • 04 May 13

Michael Carrick credits Alex Ferguson with all of United's success

Carrick tells team mates to shape up for success

Michael Carrick has admitted any player who fails to adopt Alex Ferguson's legendary thirst for glory does not have much of a future at Manchester United.

Soccer • 24 Apr 13

Alex Ferguson admits that taking the title from Manchester City was an added motivation

Ferguson admits City title was big motivation

Alex Ferguson has admitted the fact Manchester United lost their Premier League title to Manchester City last season provided added incentive to get it back.

Soccer • 22 Apr 13

When the final whistle blew at Sunderland, United were top of the table. However, a late goal by Man City denied them the title

Ferguson reminds players of Sunderland mocking

Alex Ferguson has likened the sight of Sunderland fans celebrating Man City's title win last season to an experience his 'Class of 92' went through at Anfield in 1992.

Soccer • 08 Apr 13

Manchester United are closing in on title No 13 under Alex Ferguson

United's PL advantage stuns Fergie

Alex Ferguson is stunned Manchester United are 15 points clear in the Premier League title race.

Soccer • 26 Mar 13

Wayne Rooney started on the bench against Real Madrid last Tuesday; he finally took to the field as a 73rd-minute substitute

Owen: Rooney's options are limited

Michael Owen believes Wayne Rooney could find himself lacking options if he severs ties with Manchester United at the end of the season.

Soccer • 07 Mar 13

Frustration on the sideline for the Scot

Phelan: Ferguson distraught after Real defeat

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan admitted Alex Ferguson was "not in a fit state" to question why Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir sent Nani off at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 05 Mar 13

Ferguson: "There's no getting rid of me"

Ferguson hints at director role with United

Alex Ferguson will "probably" become a Manchester United director when he steps down as the club's manager.

Soccer • 01 Mar 13

Jose Mourinho feels his friendship with Alex Ferguson will survive their team's Champions League clash this Tuesday

Mourinho: Fergie friendship will survive

Jose Mourinho is confident his friendship with Alex Ferguson will continue no matter what the outcome of this week's Champions League showdown between Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Soccer • 11 Feb 13