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United can't afford to lose European tie

Peter Fitton

...Hungary, in the Champions League qualifier on Tuesday will, in the understated assessment of manager Sir Alex Ferguson, be 'very serious'. Observers not bound by Old Traf-ford loyalties are already talking of United...

Story | August 25, 2002

Ferguson seeks cover for Barthez

Peter Fitton

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he could be forced into recruiting a new goalkeeper for Europe because of worries...

Story | August 25, 2002

FA bungled on Beckham, claims Fergie

Peter Fitton

Sir Alex Ferguson last night accused England's hierarchy of failing to handle David Beckham properly in his preparations...

Story | August 04, 2002

United in talks over Crespo deal

Peter Fitton

...the Champions League. Negotiators for financially stricken Italian club Lazio have drawn up the proposal. Sir Alex Ferguson last night confirmed that he wants to recruit another front player alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy and...

Story | August 04, 2002

Ferguson looks for salsa style coach

Peter Fitton

Sir Alex Ferguson is this weekend considering the appointment of a top Brazilian coach at Manchester United to develop...

Story | July 07, 2002

Ronaldo puts spotlight on United target

Peter Fitton

...was already agonising over whether to stay at Leeds or talk to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson when Internazionale star Ronaldo provided the ultimate reference by insisting that Ferdinand, unlike other traditional English...

Story | June 23, 2002

United 'set to bid for Ferdinand'

Peter Fitton

...returns from the World Cup. The centre-back has already admitted he is 'flattered' at Sir Alex Ferguson's interest as he prepares for next Sunday's opener against Sweden. Speculation is rife that...

Story | May 26, 2002

Barthez's United future under threat

Peter Fitton

...term future at Manchester United is again in serious doubt amid secret initiatives by manager Sir Alex Ferguson to recruit a potential replacement. Within Old Trafford there is a growing concern that Barthez may...

Story | May 04, 2002

Keane puts it all on the line

Peter Fitton

...beneath the shadow of further injury. Soft options, though, have never been Keane's game. Sir Alex Ferguson's leader, suspended when United won the European Cup in that Barcelona epic three years ago...

Story | April 27, 2002

Beckham 'to sign before World Cup'

Peter Fitton

...completed within the next fortnight. England captain Beckham, 27 next month, has already assured manager Sir Alex Ferguson and United's directors he intends to stay with the club until he is past 30...

Story | April 20, 2002

Sir Alex won't call time on his title challenge

Peter Fitton

Leicester 0-1 Man Utd Some would have you believe Sir Alex Ferguson has privately abdicated the Premiership crown he has protected with such passion for seven of the...

Story | April 06, 2002

Fall-guy Bassett's sorrow for fans

Peter Fitton

...new stadium. I hope those fans will come back and fill the new stadium.' United manager Alex Ferguson offered his sympathy, saying: 'Leicester are a great club. I've always had a great admiration...

Story | April 06, 2002

Ince in despair at Riise rocket

Peter Fitton

...would hardly quarrel with the growing argument that Liverpool can succeed at the expense of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and the extravagant teamwork that is Arsenal. For Boro boss Steve McClaren, title...

Story | March 16, 2002

Keane facing World Cup heartache

Peter Fitton

...danger of missing the back-to-back play-off games next month. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that his progress over the next seven days is likely to dictate whether Keane is...

Story | October 27, 2001

Fowler's the man for England - Houlllier

Peter Fitton

...level and that must be a concern for Eriksson. He is aware, though, that whenever Sir Alex Ferguson has summoned Cole to the champions' cause, his form has been impressive. In the three Premiership...

Story | September 29, 2001
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