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Sir Alex Ferguson’s farewell speech

May

2013

Sunday was the last time Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of Manchester United at Old Trafford after announcing he would be retiring from management at the end of the season. Below is the speech he gave after the 2-1 win against Swansea: “I’ve got no script in my mind, I’m just going to ramble on ...

Rooney wants to leave United, Fergie confirms

May

2013

Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer from Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed. The England international was left out of Sunday’s squad for the 2-1 win over Swansea at Old Trafford, because Ferguson – who retires from management at the end of the season – said the striker “was not keen to ...

Woodward confident of strong Moyes partnership

May

2013

Upcoming chief executive Ed Woodward is confident of running a good partnership with new Manchester United manager David Moyes. A new era at United will begin later this month when Moyes and Woodward sit down together to begin the process of forging a partnership intended to keep the Red Devils at the head of English ...

Will Wigan Beat the Drop?

May

2013

Wigan fans will be pulling on their replica football kits, crossing their fingers and offering a prayer to the footballing gods as they continue their fight for Premier League survival. It seems an all too familiar situation for Roberto Martinez’s side, with the threat of relegation looming over the Greater Manchester based club each year. ...

Rodgers eyes summer solutions for Liverpool

May

2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits the goalless – and relatively uneventful – 220th Merseyside derby highlighted why he needs reinforcements this summer. The game was short on drama and chances with the main talking point being Sylvain Distin’s disallowed headed goal in the second half. Aside from that, the best, and only real genuine chances ...