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Fergie: Pompey fans could drown me out

Soccernet staff

Sir Alex Ferguson is concerned the noisy Portsmouth fans could make his touch-line ban even worse by drowning out his attempts to communicate with his assistants on Saturday at Fratton Park.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Ancelotti wants his own Wenger/Fergie era

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Carlo Ancelotti has stated his desire to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger by staying as manager of Chelsea for a "long time".

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Grant and Fergie Jr favourites for Pompey job

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If former manager Harry Redknapp was in charge at Portsmouth, he'd be giving his old job to Pompey technical director Avram Grant now that the struggling club has parted ways with Paul Hart.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Berbatov in line for United comeback

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Record signing Dimitar Berbatov could be in line to make his Manchester United comeback in tomorrow's Champions League encounter with Besiktas at Old Trafford.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Van der Sar happy to avoid "crazy" UCL route

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Edwin van der Sar is relieved Manchester United have avoided the "crazy'' unpredictability of this season's Champions League which has left some of Europe's biggest names on the brink of being evicted.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Wiley decides against suing Ferguson for "unfit" jibes

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Alan Wiley has decided against suing Sir Alex Ferguson for defamation but today expressed his "bitter disappointment'' with the Manchester United manager's attack on his fitness. Ferguson was given a four-match suspended ban and fined £20,000 for the comments.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson plays down Rio Ferdinand fears

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Manchester United are confident that Rio Ferdinand's fitness struggles will be solved in the next few weeks, despite suggestions that the defender could be sidelined for a prolonged period of time.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Smith: Scotland job is not mission "impossible"

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The task of turning Scotland's unfancied squad into a force to be reckoned with is not mission impossible as some would be candidates suggest, according to Gordon Smith.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Fergie admits City are top four material

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Sir Alex Ferguson has named bitter rivals Manchester City as a top four candidate for this season, but ruled out anything other than a two-horse race between his Manchester United team and Chelsea for the Premier League title.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Nemanja Vidic plays down Ferguson punishment

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Nemanja Vidic does not expect Sir Alex Ferguson's touchline ban to have any impact on Manchester United's attempts to rein in Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Foster may seek loan move

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Manchester United keeper Ben Foster may ask for a loan move in January to enhance his chances being England's first-choice stopper at next year's World Cup Finals.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Gary Neville calls for elite pool to referee big games

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Manchester United skipper Gary Neville has called for the introduction of an elite pool of referees to officiate the biggest Premier League matches.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Ben Foster frustrated at Old Trafford

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Ben Foster is growing increasingly frustrated with his inability to secure regular football at Manchester United although the goalkeeper will not ask to leave Old Trafford in order to further his World Cup ambitions.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Vidic steps up comeback, Evans injured

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Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is scheduled to step up up his comeback from a calf injury on Wednesday and have another outing for Serbia when they face South Korea.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Jose Mourinho ready to return to the Premier League

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Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has alerted his potential suitors in England by admitting he would welcome a return to the Premier League with a club where he can found a lasting legacy.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009