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Irish legend Paul McGrath among stars praising retiring Manchester United gaffer Alex Ferguson (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:18:52 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Despite being released by the manager, Paul McGrath has voiced his praise for Alex Ferguson, following his retirement as manager for Manchester United after 27 years.

Alex Ferguson and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez - the good and the bad of Premier League action (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:18:14 PDT

Luis Suarez of LiverpoolA strange weekend for those of us who follow the beautiful game with a passion bordering on the romantic as Manchester United lifted another league title, Alex Ferguson defied his age, Robin Van Persie scored an incredible goal and Luis Suarez defiled his sport AgainSo let’s start with the action at Anfield on Sunday where Liverpool came from behind to snatch a 2-1 draw courtesy of the Uruguayan striker Suarez, a contender for player of the year in the Premier League this seasonSuarez popped up with a clinical header right at the death to snatch a point for Liverpool and dent Chelsea’s Champions League hopes for next season READ MORE

University of Ulster honors Rory McIlroy, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Ian McKellen, and Gary Lightbody (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:58:14 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Leading figures in the world of education, science, business, the arts, and sport are among those who will be honored at University of Ulster graduation ceremonies this year.

End of Alex Ferguson as Manchester United crash out of European Champions league? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:45:13 PST

Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United crashing out of the European Champions league to Basel is the equivalent of the Green Bay Packers falling to 0-12 Indianapolis Colts They lost 2-1 to Basel and now face taking part in the Europa league, the equivalent of the bush leaguesThe loss calls into question the future of Sir Alex Ferguson who has reached the age where most managers have long since gone to some quiet place--------------------READ MORE:More Irish sports news from IrishCentralIrishman dropped child at day-care and robbed a New Jersey bankDuffy’s Cut archaeologists search for descendants of murdered John Ruddy--------------------This loss will confront Ferguson with the reality that he has a huge uphill task to rebuild this United team where newcomers have never replaced the now departed Ronaldo and Beckham READ MORE

Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson admits Barcelona the greatest soccer team (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 May 2011 07:36:33 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Barcelona confirmed their status as the best side in world football with a thumping 3-1 Champions League final win over Manchester United at Wembley. Even United boss Alex Ferguson saluted the greatness of Pep Guardiola’s side after another wonder show from the Catalan giants.

Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United character (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:55:22 PDT

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson had to watch from the stands as Dimitar Berbatov’s late, late goal beat Bolton at Old Trafford – and he was impressedFerguson praised the character of his players after Berbatov’s 88th minute winner pushed them five points clear of Arsenal at the top of the EPL table“That is what the character of this club is all about,” said Ferguson after he started his five game touchline ban“No other club in the country has got that READ MORE

Premier League update and briefs: Alex Ferguson backs Arsenal as title contenders (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:52:07 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his self-imposed media ban – and praised Arsenal as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

Manchester United's Alex Ferguson stays mum after Anfield defeat against Liverpool (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:10:21 PST

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson was silenced by a Dirk Kuyt hat-trick as Liverpool stunned the EPL leaders with a 3-1 Anfield win on SundayFerguson, charged by the FA for comments made after the defeat at Chelsea on Tuesday night, refused to speak to the media after his team’s second defeat in a rowThe Scot wouldn’t even talk to United’s own television channel as he awaits charges for remarks made about the referee after the Chelsea gameUnited coach Brian McClair and their players also refused to face the cameras and the microphones after a game that throws the EPL title race wide open READ MORE

Wayne Rooney put back in his place by Alex Ferguson (IrishCentral)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:13:44 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Alex Ferguson, the manager of Manchester United, may keep troubled star Wayne Rooney out of the starting line-up until well-after Christmas, he announced this weekend.

Alex Ferguson says he is stunned by Wayne Rooney quitting Manchester United (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:10:09 PDT

Alex Ferguson has revealed how devastated he is over the expected departure of Wayne Rooney from Manchester United and his disbelief that it has come down to thisHe says he found the decision “inexplicable” admitting he was “dumbfounded”The player, he stated , is “adamant” he wants to leaveI'm disappointed, very disappointed, I can’t believe it,” Ferguson said “He had told us he was happy at the club, that he was at the best club in the world, so I must say it was terribly disappointing to get the news because I can’t quite understand it READ MORE

Alex Ferguson is optimistic about Wayne Rooney’s recovery (IrishCentral)

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:55:26 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Alex Ferguson is optimistic that Wayne Rooney can keep his absence from Manchester United down to a minimum.

Alex Ferguson has no regrets about Wayne Rooney (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:24:33 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson told the press yesterday he had no regrets about leaving soccer star Wayne Rooney out of his team at Everton on Saturday and that he also has no concerns about Roney facing Rangers today.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson said no to England (IrishCentral)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:59:56 PDT

By: PATRICK COOPER

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims he turned down the England position twice.

Alex Ferguson rules Manchester United with an iron fist (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:40:22 PST

If the world didn’t already know that Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson was not a man to mess with at the workplace, then he confirmed it once and for all during his appearance at Trinity College's Philosophical Society on Wednesday night"Control is very, very important because if I lost control of all these multi-millionaires in my dressing room -- I'm dead READ MORE

Alex Ferguson snubbed me at Manchester United says Stephen Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:48:51 PDT

By: KELLY FINCHAM

Irish player Stephen Ireland has revealed how Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson snubbed him during a trial at Old Trafford.

Manchester United 3 Arsenal 1 (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:12:01 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

Manchester United will defend their title as champions of Europe in Rome on May 27 after beating Arsenal 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Manchester United 1 Arsenal 0 (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:56:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Irish international John O'Shea's 17th minute goal was the difference between Manchester United and Arsenal after their Champions League semifinal first leg at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's Alex Ferguson: Our lads were better (IrishCentral)

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:00:34 PDT

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