Ryan Giggs is a unique freak: Alex Ferguson

Ryan Giggs is a unique freak: Alex Ferguson London: Alex Ferguson has helped Manchester United win their 20th league title and also helped himself 49 club trophies. Beyond that, the focus will shift to next season with the Scot confident there is even better to come from a squad that has critics divided when considering how it measures up to others like the 1999 treble winners or 1994 double winners. "There's a lot of youth in the team,...
10:15 AM, Apr 23, 2013

Goal difference nightmare inspired Manchester United to title

Goal difference nightmare inspired Manchester United to title London: A large part of this year's Premier League title was settled at the end of last season when Manchester United's horror at losing out on goal difference to neighbours Manchester City turned into a ruthless pursuit of records, goals and a 20th league crown. Manager Alex Ferguson vowed his team would never again miss out because they had not scored enough goals and swiftly brought in prolific striker Robin...
08:43 AM, Apr 23, 2013

Manchester United's marketing muscle helps drive sporting success

Manchester United's marketing muscle helps drive sporting success London: Manchester United have been signing off new sponsorship deals in the boardroom almost as regularly as they have been winning matches on the field on their way to a record 20th English soccer title. Although some fans grumble the club has become too commercialised, its marketing muscle has helped to fund signings like Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa and allowed United to restore their dominance of the Premier...
08:37 AM, Apr 23, 2013

Alex Ferguson raises bar despite Manchester United shortcomings

Alex Ferguson raises bar despite Manchester United shortcomings London: Alex Ferguson says his current Manchester United model is a match for any of the previous editions that have rolled off the Old Trafford production line and should they win their last four games it would be hard to mount a case against him. After beating Aston Villa 3-0 on Monday to seal a record-extending 20th English title, the next target is to reach 96 points - one more...
08:19 AM, Apr 23, 2013

Solskjaer sees Ryan Giggs as future Man Utd manager

Solskjaer sees Ryan Giggs as future Man Utd manager Midfielder Giggs is still producing top performances in some of United's biggest games at the age of 39. ...
08:17 PM, Mar 12, 2013

Nani red card was massive shock, says Ryan Giggs

Nani red card was massive shock, says Ryan Giggs Giggs said nothing has shocked him in his 1,000 matches as much as his Manchester United team-mate Nani's red card against Real Madrid. ...
08:59 PM, Mar 10, 2013

At 39, Giggs signs new Manchester United contract

At 39, Giggs signs new Manchester United contract Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs on Friday signed a new one-year contract that will keep the Welshman at Old Trafford until June 2014 and see him complete his 23rd season as a first-team player. ...
03:15 PM, Mar 01, 2013

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs set for 1000th senior game

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs set for 1000th senior game His 999 appearances include 931 games for United, 64 for Wales and four for the British Olympic men's football team at last year's London Games. ...
11:06 AM, Mar 01, 2013

Manchester United go 15-point clear on top with easy win

Manchester United go 15-point clear on top with easy win Manchester United showed no sign of slowing up in their charge to the Premier League title, beating struggling QPR 2-0. ...
10:41 PM, Feb 23, 2013

United's players humbled by Munich memories

United's players humbled by Munich memories The Premier League leaders also listened to a talk by Bobby Charlton, who survived the crash along with manager Matt Busby. ...
04:44 PM, Feb 06, 2013

Hernandez brace helps Man United ease past Fulham

Hernandez brace helps Man United ease past Fulham Manchester United sealed a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they beat Fulham 4-1. ...
01:20 AM, Jan 27, 2013

Ferguson dismisses talk of Scholes retirement

Ferguson dismisses talk of Scholes retirement Alex Ferguson has dismissed media reports that his long-serving trio of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand will leave United. ...
01:05 PM, Dec 22, 2012

Norwich stun Manchester United at home

Norwich stun Manchester United at home London: Anthony Pilkington header was enough for Norwich City to secure a shock 1-0 win over Manchester United at Carrow Road. Pilkington, a former Old Trafford youth player, headed the Canaries in front from an excellent Javier Garrido cross. John Ruddy was forced into a stoppage-time save off the head of Sebastien Bassong and second-half substitute Danny Welbeck went close with a deflected header, but Chris Hughton's side held on...
12:59 AM, Nov 18, 2012

Chelsea beat United 5-4 to enter League Cup quarters

Chelsea beat United 5-4 to enter League Cup quarters London: Chelsea came from behind three times to overhaul Manchester United 5-4 after extra time and book a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, earning sweet revenge for Sunday's controversial 3-2 league defeat. Chelsea's reward for prevailing in yet another high-scoring game is a trip to old foes Leeds United of the second tier in December. Sunday's league meeting between Chelsea and United was characterised by two home...
09:17 AM, Nov 01, 2012