Sir Alex Ferguson; the man, the visionary, the legend who has transformed Manchester United into one of the most successful and widely supported clubs in the world. His genius has influenced and guided the rise of footballing icons from the likes of Steve Bruce to Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs. And this weekend Old Trafford celebrated the silver anniversary of its most...

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Wayne Rooney can shine when he returns to Everton. Ferguson needs Rooney on top form if United are to show once again that they can suffer heavy defeats and still bounce back. The United manager said: “He’s had mixed success going to Everton. He’s scored a couple of goals in previous games and gets booed as normal. “He...

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has sympathised with his Tottenham counterpart. Fergie believes that Harry Redknapp has faced a difficult summer amid the constant interest in Luka Modric. Ferguson said: “Tottenham have said they’re never going to sell him. That’s what Daniel Levy has said. “But then you’ve a feeling if someone comes in with the right...

Roy Keane says Man Utd will retain the title “comfortably” and their rivals will collapse. The former United captain is confident that the current squad are well equipped to bring home the title again. Keane told The Sun: “Even Sir Alex Ferguson said the other day the league’s getting tougher. But I don’t think so. “If United are really...

Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced the future is bright for his Manchester United side. “It just confirms what I thought about the squad,” said Ferguson. “People have been saying we are not the best United squad but we have a lot of young players, who will improve. “We brought Cleverley back from Wigan. We brought (Danny) Welbeck back and (Mame Biram)...

Ashley Young wil start life on the left side of the Manchester United team, Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed. The summer signing from Villa can operate in a number of different positions, but he plans to look at him on the wing first. Fergie said: “Ashley can play in more than one position. He can play wide right, left, even behind the striker, so we have options...

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Phil Jones has the talent to break into the Manchester United first team immediately. The £16.5million summer signing from Blackburn, will face competition at centre-back from Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, as well as fellow up-and-coming defender Chris Smalling. Ferguson told club magazine Inside United: “We first identified Jones...

Antonio Valencia has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson told the club’s official site: “Antonio has made a fantastic contribution since his arrival. His speed, crossing ability and versatility have been a big asset for us. “He has a quiet, unassuming way of going about his business, which is underlined by great strength...

Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced David De Gea is the man to replace Edwin van der Sar. The keeper played well in the 2-1 win against Barcelona last night and the Manchester United boss believes he has made the right signing. “Replacing Edwin van der Sar is very difficult,” said Ferguson. “He was a great goalkeeper. “But the benefit we have with De...

Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson talked him out of leaving Man Utd last summer. The French defender did not have the best of seasons in the eyes of the fans, well in our opinion he didn’t peform as well has he had done previously.  I’m personally expecting a big season off Evra – after four years in the team he really has become an automatic selection...