manutd.blogsfc.com - 24 days ago
—
With Sir Alex Ferguson’s summer free transfer Michael Owen yet to perform, we look back over the years to see Fergie’s best five signings and wonder whether Owen will be added to the list come the end of the season. With Michael Owen only scoring three times, questions have already rouse whether ...
The Art of the Apology, Part I
avoidingthedrop.com 10/12/2009 — Does this say "sorry" to you?
As all married men out there know, apologizing is a bit of an art form. As the Harvard Business School points out:
“Done right, an apology can enhance both reputations and relationships. Done wrong, an apology can compound the original ...
On Ferguson and ref rage
redrants.com 10/13/2009 — This is going to be a delayed reaction to the Ferguson-Alan Wiley incident, but it’s international week, we have little else to talk about, so… sit tight, and read.
Ferguson’s rant, comparing fitness of European refs to ...
DT Exclusive: Ferguson makes amends
dirtytackle.net 28 days ago —
After two mediocre attempts at apologizing for calling referee Alan Wiley “unfit” a few weeks ago and subsequently proving he hasn’t learned his lesson by putting down the ref after his side’s loss to Liverpool on Sunday, Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his guilt to ...
Football Authorities & The Law
twohundredpercent.net 10/8/2009 — Lord Triesman, the chairman of the Football Association, wafted across our television screens earlier this evening, brushing aside questions about Alex Ferguson’s comments about referee Alan Wiley because it would be incorrect of him to comment prior to the FA reaching judgement, just as ...
Nobody’s Fault But Someone Else’s: Chronicling Ferguson’s Rants
avoidingthedrop.com 15 days ago — Sir Alex Ferguson engages in his favorite hobby
Manchester United was beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Those are the facts. The rest, as is usually the case when Manchester United loses a game, is completely open to the interpretative powers of a half-crazed Scotsman.
...
Sir Alex charged by the FA
11reds.com 10/19/2009 — After opening a Pandora’s box by uttering the dreaded f-word, Sir Alex has been formally charged by the FA on Monday. For those still not in the know, Sir Alex had let the venom in his tongue do his bidding after the Sunderland draw at Old Trafford by calling Alan Wiley ...
Sir Alex’s apology letter
dirtytackle.net 10/14/2009 —
It’s been 11 days since Sir Alex Ferguson questioned the fitness level of referee Alan Wiley following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland and though he did give in and issue a half-assed, roundabout apology on United’s official website last weekend, Fergie still ...
Van Gaal came close to succeed Ferguson at Man United
insideworldsoccer.com 10/12/2009 — Louis van Gaal has revealed that he was all set to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in 2002 before the Manchester United boss staged a spectacular U-turn on his retirement plans. Ferguson had revealed his intention to retire in the summer of 2002 and United quickly set about lining up a replacement. ...
What’s Wrong, Sir?
11reds.com 8/25/2009 —
Please allow me to introduce to you Ivor Irwin, a United Fan, an ex-English professor at Roosevelt University who has taken time out to write for 11Reds. In his first guest article he writes about Sir Alex Ferguson and his wisdom and United. Do leave your comments about the articles so that ...
Sir Alex Ferguson snubbed offers from abroad
insideworldsoccer.com 15 days ago — Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he turned down numerous offers to manage foreign clubs during his Manchester United career. The Scot arrived at Old Trafford in 1986 and has brought vast success to the club, guiding the Red Devils to 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League ...