London: For almost 27 years, Old Trafford has witnessed Alex Ferguson venting his anger from the dugout, berating officials, anxiously checking his watch and making celebratory jigs down the touchline. On Sunday, 76,000 fans have one final chance to witness - and savor - the most successful manager in British football history taking charge of Manchester United on home soil. With the 13th Premier League of Ferguson's reign wrapped up...
06:29 PM, May 10, 2013
London: The appointment of David Moyes as Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United gives hope to all young British soccer managers, Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp believes. Moyes, who will leave Everton after 11 years to take over the Old Trafford hot seat at the end of the season, was given the nod ahead of candidates such as Real Madrid's former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Borussia Dortmund's Juergen...
06:14 PM, May 10, 2013
London: Everton manager David Moyes will not answer questions about his new appointment at Manchester United when he speaks to journalists at his regular Friday news briefing, the club said. Moyes, named as Alex Ferguson's successor at Old Trafford on Thursday, would take questions only about Sunday's Premier League game against West Ham, the club said. Everton said Moyes would hold a media conference at 1230 GMT but added in...
03:25 PM, May 10, 2013
From Manchester United to Real Madrid and Chelsea to Paris St Germain, the biggest managerial overhaul is looming this summer. Sir Alex Ferguson shocked the football world and Manchester United with his retirement on Wednesday after 26 years in charge. But it took Red Devils just over 24 hours to name his replacement when Everton coach David Moyes was appointed his successor at the club after signing a 6-year contract....
12:53 PM, May 10, 2013
London: Frank Lampard would love to see Jose Mourinho return for a second stint as coach of Chelsea, the England midfielder said on Thursday. Recent media reports have suggested the Portuguese will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and go back to Stamford Bridge, a prospect that Chelsea vice-captain Lampard is clearly relishing. "I think it would be a great thing for the club. I think he...
08:35 AM, May 10, 2013
London: Chelsea's 8-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in December will have no bearing on Saturday's Premier League return fixture, the London club's interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Thursday. Victory will all but clinch Chelsea's place in next season's Champions League but Benitez believes improving Villa will provide a stern test especially as the home team's relegation fears have not yet been completely dispelled. "I don't think...
12:03 AM, May 10, 2013
Manchester: David Moyes, who was appointed the Manchester United manager Thursday, said it was a great honour to be the next manager at Old Trafford and was also delighted that it was outgoing manager Alex Ferguson, who recommended him for the job. "It's a great honour to be asked to be the next manager of Manchester United. I am delighted that Sir Alex saw fit to recommend me for the...
11:16 PM, May 09, 2013
There couldn't have been a better moment than now for the 71-year-old grandfather to step away, having restored the Red Devils' dominance and Ferguson retired with an unmatched legacy. ...
09:30 PM, May 09, 2013
David Moyes, who spent 11 years keeping a reliable old family saloon roadworthy with spare parts and loose change, is poised to get the keys to a huge red Rolls Royce loaded with cash. The 50-year-old's imminent appointment as Alex Ferguson's successor as Manchester United manager represents a gargantuan step for the plain-talking Scot who failed to win any silverware for Everton in more than a decade of hard graft...
09:03 PM, May 09, 2013
Manchester: Manchester United on Thursday handed David Moyes one of the toughest and most coveted jobs in soccer - succeeding Alex Ferguson as manager of the 20-time English champions. Moyes is leaving Everton to replace Ferguson, who announced on Wednesday he is retiring after nearly 27 years at Old Trafford. United said Moyes received a six-year deal and will take charge of the newly crowned Premier League champions on July...
08:36 PM, May 09, 2013
London: David Moyes will leave Everton at the end of the season and has confirmed his desire to succeed Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager, Everton said on Thursday. Moyes, who has been at Everton since 2002, is favourite to become United's new manager following Ferguson's decision to retire at the end of the season after winning 13 league titles, five FA Cups and two Champions Leagues. "The manager met...
07:48 PM, May 09, 2013
Paris: Former England captain David Beckham hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as a "father figure" after the Scot announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Beckham joined Manchester United's academy and spent 17 years at the club, playing 394 games with the first team and winning six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League under Ferguson. "As I have said many times before, the boss wasn't just the...
03:39 PM, May 09, 2013
Fuelling speculations that he has handed a transfer request, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has changed his Twitter credentials to '@NikeUK athlete' from 'Manchester United footballer'. In a move that will surely irk Manchester United fans, Rooney took an unusual step when he removed the name of 'Manchester United' from his official Twitter account, indicating that he indeed has handed a transfer request. Late on Wednesday, it emerged that Rooney...
11:50 AM, May 09, 2013
Manchester United have laconically denied media reports that star striker Wayne Rooney is on his way out at Old Trafford. A spokesman for the English club told BBC on Wednesday: "Wayne Rooney is not for sale." Speculation became rife after British tabloids reported a couple of weeks ago that Rooney had handed in a transfer request but was refused by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirement on Wednesday...
10:51 AM, May 09, 2013
London: Manchester United will attempt to make a smooth transition when Alex Ferguson leaves the dugout for the last time this month by handing over the managerial reigns to David Moyes. The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United. And Moyes quickly emerged as the front-runner to assume one of the most coveted jobs...
09:51 AM, May 09, 2013
London: A late equaliser from substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson earned Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at Chelsea in a pulsating London derby on Wednesday that prolonged a three-way battle for two Champions League places. The Iceland international shot low past Petr Cech on 80 minutes to deny Chelsea, who were twice ahead, a victory that would have effectively guaranteed the hosts a top four finish and Champions League football next season....
03:47 AM, May 09, 2013
Alex Ferguson's retirement as Manchester United manager has evoked reactions from across the sporting fraternity. One of football's eminent international broadcasters, John Dykes spoke to CNN-IBN's Sanjeeb Mukherjea on Ferguson's retirement and the lasting legacy of the distinguished Scotsman. ...
12:28 AM, May 09, 2013
London: Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United. Beginning with Eric Cantona and ending with Robin van Persie, Ferguson has usually spent money wisely at Old Trafford, although there have been some flops. Here are some of the best and worst Ferguson signings. BEST Eric Cantona Signed from bitter...
10:25 PM, May 08, 2013
London: Bookmakers were quick to install Everton manager David Moyes as the favourite to replace Alex Ferguson, who announced he was stepping down as boss of Manchester United on Wednesday after more than 26 trophy-laden years in charge. Moyes was made odds-on favourite with a host of British bookmakers shortly after Ferguson's announcement, made via a statement on the club's website, with those odds continuing to drop. Fellow Scot Moyes...
05:03 PM, May 08, 2013
When Sir Alex Ferguson first arrived at Manchester United in 1986, it was a very different club, one tempered by low morale and struggling performances. ...
03:58 PM, May 08, 2013
