Sir Alex Ferguson 25 years

another good read and many many pts we should know about the gaffer.

good article...it will give a boost to the morale of the team since the kapitan is back...BUT...no offence...i dont mean to take anything from vida n the defensive dept since this is the first game for the kapitan in the league n he guide the back four with flying color...for me...as i see it...our defence clearence is dangerous...we always give the ball back to the opposition...n they keep coming back...this happen for a long period now...since last season till now n it worrying even more when vida wasnt playing...ok back to the basic...clearence is to remove the danger in our box or for me from our 30 yard...gud defender always knew where to clear the ball...either out of play or better to available team mate...better defender always find a team mate when clearing the ball...look at phil jones...he look like master at it...n as for me...the receiver of the clearence need to be ready to get the second ball...the defender put in a challenge especially high ball in...the second ball shud be taken by who is available in the area...its a team game...so everyone need to be on their toe n ready...from my reservation...ando is the quickest to react to this kind of play...but lately he isnt there to win the second ball...

however...glad to see vida back...lets build up our meanest defence back to its best...i know we r the best team if we can fulfill our potential...GLORY GLORY...

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Javier Hernandez isn't concerned about how he hits the net - as long as he keeps scoring for United.

The 'Little Pea' has yet to net from outside the box for the Reds, sparking comparisons with another of the club's great penalty-box predators, Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Dutch hitman famously took 138 matches to score from outside the area - in a 3-1 victory at Charlton in 2005 - and none of Hernandez's 24 goals has been scored from long distance - even though he smashed some real belters during his time at Chivas.

After getting on the end of Patrice Evra's cross to notch the winner at Everton on Saturday, the 23-year-old has no reason to start looking to do something more spectacular and remains single-minded when it comes to firing the bullets for the champions.

Hernandez was asked whether he thinks he can bag a long-range goal this season during an exclusive interview with this month's Inside United.

"You never know!" he replied. "I think part of the reason I haven’t done that yet is because of the instructions I receive from Sir Alex.

"My job is play very high, right on the last man. To be honest, I don’t mind how I score goals – whether or not you score from one metre or from the halfway line, it counts the same. A goal is a goal."

Wayne Rooney and Nani have been named on the 23-man shortlist for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or, while boss Sir Alex Ferguson is on the World Coach of the Year list.

The Reds won their 19th league title earlier this year and lost out in the final of the Champions League to Barcelona.

Seven members of the Barca side which claimed a Europe and Primera Division double were named on the list.

The achievement was recognised with Eric Abidal, Dani Alves, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, David Villa and Xavi all nominated for the award, while summer signing Cesc Fabregas has also been included on the list.

The winner is chosen by the captains and head coaches of national teams within FIFA as well as by international media representatives selected by France Football, on December 5.

Madrid were also well represented with five nominees - Karim Benzema, Iker Casillas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil and Xabi Alonso.

The shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 is:

Eric Abidal (France), Sergio Aguero (Argentina), Karim Benzema (France), Iker Casillas (Spain), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Dani Alves (Brazil), Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon), Cesc Fabregas (Spain), Diego Forlan (Uruguay), Andres Iniesta (Spain), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Thomas Muller (Germany), Nani (Portugal), Neymar (Brazil), Mesut Ozil (Germany), Gerard Pique (Spain), Wayne Rooney (England), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands), Luis Suarez (Uruguay), David Villa (Spain), Xabi Alonso (Spain), Xavi (Spain).

The shortlist for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football 2011:

Vicente Del Bosque (Spain/Spain national team), Sir Alex Ferguson (Scotland/Manchester United), Rudi Garcia (France/Lille), Pep Guardiola (Spain/Barcelona), Jurgen Klopp (Germany/Borussia Dortmund), Joachim Low (Germany/Germany national team), Jose Mourinho (Portugal/Real Madrid), Oscar Tabarez (Uruguay/Uruguay national team), Andre Villas-Boas (Portugal/Porto, Chelsea), Arsene Wenger (France/Arsenal).

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Tom Cleverley is likely to miss Manchester United's next two games due to an ankle injury.

Cleverley initially damaged ankle ligaments against Bolton Wanderers in early September and the midfielder made his comeback in last week's Carling Cup win at Aldershot Town.

The England hopeful started Saturday's Premier League victory at Everton, but was forced off at Goodison Park early in the second half.

He sat out training on Tuesday morning and has been ruled out of United's UEFA Champions League tie with Otelul Galati on Wednesday evening.

Ferguson is keen not to take any risks with the 22-year-old and is also likely to leave Cleverley out of his plans for Saturday's game against Sunderland.

"Tom won't play tomorrow," said the United manager.

"It is not serious. He got a little tweak on Saturday but we have to take the long view.

"We need to make sure he will be available for a long period, rather than play him again and the decision comes back to haunt us, so I think he will miss the Saturday game also."

Sir Alex Ferguson admits Rio Ferdinand will have to tailor his game, but is confident the defender still has a big part to play at Manchester United.

Ferdinand has made over 360 appearances for the Premier League champions since joining from Leeds United in 2002, but has struggled with injuries in recent seasons.

However, when fit, the former England captain was one half of a formidable pairing with Nemanja Vidic at the heart of United's defence and helped the club to win a record-breaking 19th title last season.

His role as a first choice, though, is now under threat after Chris Smalling moved to Old Trafford from Fulham in 2010 and was followed through the door by fellow England rookie Phil Jones this summer.

Ferguson's decision to drop Ferdinand for Saturday's win at Everton, on the back of the 6-1 thrashing by Manchester City, has fuelled speculation about his future at the club.

The former West Ham United youngster, who turns 33 next week, will replace the suspended Vidic for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League tie at home to Otelul Galati.

But, while Ferguson is keen to retain Ferdinand for the long term, he suggested that the stopper is not an automatic choice in his team.

When asked if Ferdinand and Vidic are his first-choice pairing when fit, Ferguson said on Sky Sports News: "What I explained to Rio the other day is simply this: That we have two young centre-halves coming through and I'm have very happy to have four of them, and I hope to keep the four of them for a long time.

"Rio is almost 33 now and obviously he has lost a yard of pace he had five years ago. That doesn't mean to say he can't tailor his game in a different way.

"Whereas he used to rely on his pace, he doesn't do that now, he can't do that now, that's obvious.

"We've all faced that deciding moment in your career when you realise you have to change your game. I did it myself as a player when I lost that real sharpness and tailored my game differently.

"Rio will do the same and he'll be fine. He will still play a big part for us."

As countless journalists down the years will testify 'hell hath no fury like Fergie scorned' but while he remains the master of the withered put down, there can be no doubt he always makes great copy. We run-down his finest rants, soundbites and quips from the past 25 years.

Michael Carrick trained on his own.

i think he's playing in C.Ronaldo or A.Sanchez usual roles.. various forward position, with more or less footwork skills and ability. SAF love this kind of player. but not exactly what we desperately need.

but he'll be superb addition at OT.

SAF was the special ones... self proven ones 

and king eric never get a hairdryer

great player to have but a player probably not needed? 

great player to have but a player probably not needed? 
even after the kungfu kick?

Why you remind me of our no.9?

after the kungfu kick.
king eric was banned n went to france and ponders retirement from football.
sir alex flew to france to change his mind..
and then, the rest is history..

a hint for evans smalling and jones to step up

when will our midfield step up (or rather, be more consistent)? pak cik Giggs is older than Rio...