Archive for May, 2009
Ferguson ready to join pantheon of greats
There is no more fitting city than Rome and all its historical splendour for Sir Alex Ferguson to cement his status in the top echelon of the game’s greatest managers by inspiring Manchester United to victory against Barcelona in the Champions League final on Wednesday.
The Scot has never been one for sentiment although the significance [...]
May 27, 2009
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Ferguson points to weak defence
Sir Alex Ferguson has bullishly predicted that Manchester United will beat Barcelona when the two giants meet in Rome for the Champions League final next Wednesday. The Scot is insistent that the newly-crowned Spanish champions will be severely handicapped by the absence of their suspended first-choice full-backs, Daniel Alves and Eric Abidal, and centre-half Rafael [...]
May 21, 2009
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Final heartache for Neville
Sir Alex Ferguson faces the unenviable task of telling Manchester United club captain Gary Neville he will not need to get changed for the Champions League final against Barcelona in Rome on May 27.
The Old Trafford boss has admitted he is “dreading” trimming his squad down from 30 to 18 names and Neville, who on [...]
May 19, 2009
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