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Tag: Sir Alex Ferguson

Jose Mourinho has stuck to his identity at Manchester United, but is he still relevant in this football era?

Jose Mourinho has stuck to his identity at Manchester United, but is he still relevant in this football era?

February 28, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has stuck to his pragmatic style of play, but could be in danger of being left behind by staying true to himself, writes Takudzwa Chikonzo.

Manchester United - an enfeebled giant?

Manchester United – an enfeebled giant?

April 9, 2016 by Farzad Amirmahani

Farzad Amirmahani discusses the changes undergone at Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as manager back in 2013.

Manchester United fans should be careful what they wish for

Manchester United fans should be careful what they wish for

February 5, 2016 by Ger Deegan

Ger Deegan discusses the prospect of Jose Mourinho succeeding Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager.

How to ruin a legacy, with Alex and Steve

How to ruin a legacy, with Alex and Steve

September 30, 2015 by Paul Cantwell

Hot on the heels of new books by Sir Alex Ferguson and Steven Gerrard, Paul Cantwell provides his fool proof guide to documenting one’s career.

The Special One another poor season away from being yesterday's man

The Special One another poor season away from being yesterday’s man

August 17, 2014 by Robert Redmond

Robert Redmond discusses Jose Mourinho and after a disappointing 2013/14 season, isn’t far from he himself being a managerial flop.

United's decline mirrored that of Fergie's

United’s decline mirrored that of Fergie’s

May 1, 2014 by Paul Cantwell

Paul Cantwell draws comparisons between the end of a managerial era and Manchester United’s struggles this season.

Ashley Young: simulation and mediocrity

Ashley Young: simulation and mediocrity

December 14, 2013 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson discusses Ashley Young and his the reputation he has built for himself in recent seasons.

Chapter 3 of José Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator

Chapter 3 of José Mourinho: The Rise of the Translator

November 27, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly treats us to an extract from his book on The Special One.

The rise and rise of Jordan Henderson

The rise and rise of Jordan Henderson

November 11, 2013 by Gary Emmerson

Gary Emmerson looks at the Liverpool midfielder’s surge to prominence in recent months.

The Empire Business - Fergie, Walter White and Ozymandias

The Empire Business – Fergie, Walter White and Ozymandias

October 24, 2013 by Jon Naylor

John Naylor combines Breaking Bad and Sir Alex Ferguson as he discusses Manchester United’s current struggles.

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