Manchester United today confirmed the departure of assistant manager Mike Phelan and coach Eric Steele. David Moyes, who takes over as United boss on July 1, paid tribute to the pair and said: “I would like to put on record the club’s thanks for everything Mike and Eric have done. I will be looking to […]
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Baggies deny Fergie’s dream United send-off
WEST BROM 5, MANCHESTER UNITED 5 Sir Alex Ferguson’s 1500th and final Premier League match ended in the first 5-5 draw in the history of the Premier League as West Brom came back from 5-2 down with eight minutes to go to snatch a late draw. There was to be no winning goal during the […]
Fergie’s fairytale finish
MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 1. A late goal from Rio Ferdinand helped deliver the Manchester United victory against Swansea City which gave Sir Alex Ferguson a winning send off as he bid an emotional farewell in his final Old Trafford appearance before retirement, It was the perfect ending to Ferguson’s 26-year reign as […]
David Moyes appointed new Manchester United boss
It was announced today that Everton’s David Moyes will become Manchester United’s new manager from July 1st 2013 on a 6 year deal. The news follows quickly after the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement yesterday. Moyes, who was out of contract at Everton this summer, arrives on the recommendation of Sir Alex Ferguson who […]
End of an era as Fergie stands down
Manchester United have confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season. In a statement, the club said he will stand down after the West Bromwich Albion game on May 19 and join the football club’s board. The 71-year-old has won 38 trophies since taking over from Ron Atkinson in 1986. “The decision to […]