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Sir Alex Ferguson

Former Manchester United manager whose 26-year tenure is cited as unmatched; recently hospitalized as precaution after falling unwell at Old Trafford.

2026-05-032026-10-28
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says former England captain Wayne Rooney. …

    Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation – Rooney

  3. Joy Online

    … I had it with Alex Ferguson. I had a disagreement and fallout, and at Alex Ferguson’s last game at Old Trafford, he left me out of the squad for that reason. …

    Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale – Rooney

  4. Joy Online

    … he [Pep Guardiola] said to me when I came was ‘don’t change your game’,” said Semenyo. “He knows we control the game a lot, he still wants me to be me, still create a bit of chaos.” Guehi enjoys back-to-back glory – ‘but not even one beer’ Legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson …

    From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with ‘incredible’ goal

  5. Joy Online

    Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha feels interim boss Michael Carrick has the “magic” that can reconnect the club to its trophy-laden Sir Alex Ferguson era. …

    Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says Cunha

  6. The Chronicle

    … In a game missed by Sir Alex Ferguson, who was taken from the ground in an ambulance as a precaution after feeling unwell, the victory confirmed United’s return to Europe’s elite club competition after a two-year absence and means Liverpool still need four points to confirm their …

    Kobbie Mainoo seals United’s Champions League qualification

  7. Joy Online

    Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. …

    Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sport

Man City's defensive struggles cost them Premier League perfection

The News

Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.

26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 26 October

  1. Man City's defensive struggles cost them Premier League perfection

    Manchester City's unbeaten start ended in a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and defender Marc Guehi drawing concern after combining for six errors leading to Premier League goals since last season. City have managed only one clean sheet in their past six games, whilst title rivals Arsenal moved level on points at the top with a 2-0 win over Everton.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Manchester United boss Carrick refuses ruling out dropping Fernandes

    Michael Carrick delivered an emotional address before Manchester United's match against Bournemouth, refusing to rule out dropping captain Bruno Fernandes. The remarks came after a run of seven games without a win, including a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Lisandro Martinez attacks Man Utd board over squad investment

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad despite qualifying for the Champions League, saying "I expect more from our technical director." United have won just one of their last nine matches this season.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Ghana seeks new Black Stars coach after AFCON qualifying defeats

    The Black Stars lost 4-2 to The Gambia and 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, prompting Carlos Queiroz's contract termination and the formation of a five-member committee to identify and recommend a new head coach.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Mourinho says he agreed then declined Manchester United job in 2013

    José Mourinho has revealed in a Netflix documentary that he initially agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea instead. Ferguson, who recommended David Moyes as his successor, confirmed Mourinho was offered the position but called him in tears to explain he had committed to Chelsea and did not want to break his promise.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mourinho confirms 2013 Manchester United agreement before Chelsea return

    Jose Mourinho has confirmed he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, but changed his mind within hours to rejoin Chelsea instead, citing his commitment to the club and need to feel loved after leaving Real Madrid.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ferguson praises Keegan's impact at Newcastle United

    Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. England, Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana coach Queiroz reaches five World Cups consecutively

    Carlos Queiroz will match the record of five consecutive World Cup tournaments as a coach when Ghana begin their Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, continuing a run that began with Portugal in 2010 and included three successive tournaments with Iran in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Queiroz was appointed Ghana coach in April after Otto Addo was fired.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola emotional as Manchester City reign ends

    Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Rooney hails Guardiola as best manager of his generation

    Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to Sir Alex Ferguson, calling Guardiola "certainly the best by a long way" of his generation, though noting Ferguson's 26-year tenure at Manchester United remains unmatched.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Wayne Rooney urges Arne Slot to drop Salah from Liverpool finale

    Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Semenyo scores winning FA Cup goal for Manchester City

    Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Cunha praises interim boss Carrick's "Ferguson magic"

    Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha says interim boss Michael Carrick has the "magic" of the Sir Alex Ferguson era and has been instrumental in securing Champions League qualification with three games to spare after a 3-2 win over Liverpool.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mainoo's winner seals Manchester United Champions League return

    Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 5-0 at Old Trafford, confirming United's qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Alex Ferguson taken to hospital before Man Utd v Liverpool

    Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. Club officials are optimistic he will soon be fit enough to return home.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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