Posts Tagged With 'managers'

United have the edge says Robson

Posted on March 23, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Legends, Man United, Man United News, Managers, Players   11 Comments »
United have the edge says Robson

Bryan Robson

Author: Stretford_End

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Manchester United legend and former captain Bryan Robson believes that his former side have the edge over neighbours Manchester City – and cited Sir Alex Ferguson’s zero-tolerance approach towards ill-disciplined players as the main reason between the two sides. Patrick Vieira spoke in the week about Paul Scholes and claimed that it was a ‘weakness’ on behalf of Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United for the midfielder’s return to the first team – overlooking the return of Carlos Tevez, who Roberto Mancini vowed would never play for the club again. Is it this type of ill-discipline that could prove the difference in the title run in?

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Fergie to move upstairs?

Posted on February 20, 2012  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Man United News, Managers   4 Comments »
Fergie to move upstairs?

Sir Alex Ferguson shouting

Author: Stretford_End

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would like to ‘move upstairs’ in two or three years time when his legendary reign as boss comes to an end. Ferguson revealed in a radio interview that he also had the chance to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who was playing for Shrewsbury back in 2006. Many believe that current Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will become the next United manager – but how would the Portuguese feel in having Sir Alex still at the club?

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The Managerial Merry Go Round – Next Stop MUFC

Posted on February 10, 2012  by Bricki  in Bricki, Man United, Managers   1 Comment »
The Managerial Merry Go Round - Next Stop MUFC

Author: Bricki

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We’ve been extremely lucky as Manchester United fans, we’ve had stability for over twenty five years in the management of our club. Whilst we have had changes in ownership, playing staff and coaching staff, the man at the helm has been there through out.

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Sir Alex Ferguson would have celebrated 25 years in charge on Sunday

Posted on November 05, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Fun, Man United, Managers   13 Comments »
Sir Alex Ferguson would have celebrated 25 years in charge on Sunday

Sir Alex Ferguson

Author: Stretford End

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Picture it now. May 2002. United’s last game resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal and the recently dethroned champs host Charlton Athletic. Today, is the final Manchester United fixture for a legend of the game, Sir Alex Ferguson, who has won an amazing seven League titles and European Cup in his time at the club – a superb achievement that no one will match again.

United end a disappointing season with a 0-0 draw, however many Reds are looking forward to new manager Sven Goran Ericksson taking over after the World Cup finals and injecting some new ideas. He has a lot to live upto, but a manager of his calibre should be able to pick up where the previous manager left off.

Thankfully, this didn’t happen and here we look at ‘the butterfly effect’ of what would have happened had Sir Alex not be persuade by his wife to stay at the Old Trafford helm. We, as always, welcome your feedback and suggestions

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Sir Alex Ferguson – a will to win

Posted on November 04, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Guest Writer, Man United, Managers   2 Comments »
Sir Alex Ferguson - a will to win

Sir Alex Ferguson

Guest Author: Daniel

As we are all very aware, November 6th marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign at Old Trafford. We’ve lived through his achievements and witnessed the superb sides he has assembled over that period. Daniel Burdett, a key writer for the football blog The Faithful (on Twitter), has put together the following account on Sir Alex and his will to win.

You can following Daniel on Twitter.

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United have Alan Hansen to thank for their success…

Posted on November 02, 2011  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Man United News, Quotes   3 Comments »
United have Alan Hansen to thank for their success...

Author: Doron

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With the 25th anniversary of Sir Fergie coming up many pundits are having their say on the great man and his reign. Alan Hansen has chosen to focus on his now infamous comment on Match of the Day in 1995, “You can’t win anything with kids”.

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From Wilf to Big Ron: United’s managers in between the two greats

Posted on November 02, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Man United   10 Comments »
From Wilf to Big Ron: United's managers in between the two greats

Tommy Docherty with the FA Cup

Guest Author: The Mancunian Red

We have been very lucky to have had two of world football’s greatest ever managers at the helm, however for near enough fifteen years – United didn’t have a Busby or Ferguson in the hot seat at Old Trafford. In between Sir Matt and Sir Alex was Wilf McGuiness, Frank O’Farrell, Tommy Docherty, Dave Sexton and Ron Atkinson. Keith, who some of you will know as TheMancunianRed, has put together the following account on those managers listed. Any feedback/comments, as always, is most welcome.

Keith runs the following blog – http://themancunianred.wordpress.com/

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Ballon d’Or 2011 Nominations: Wayne Rooney & Nani on shortlist

Posted on November 01, 2011  by Stretford-end  in Awards, Man United   33 Comments »
Ballon d'Or 2011 Nominations: Wayne Rooney & Nani on shortlist

Wayne Rooney & Luis Nani celebrate

Author: Stretford_End

Wayne Rooney and Luis Nani have been nominated for FIFA’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award, whilst Sir Alex Ferguson has been shortlisted for the manager of year award. Cristiano Ronaldo was the last Manchester United (and English based player) to win the award back in 2008, following is incredible 42 goal season where United won the Premier League and European Cup. Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law are the other three Manchester United players to have won the award. In recent years, Barcelona – and Lionel Messi – have dominated the voting. So, can you see Rooney or Nani picking the 2011 trophy up?

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