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zudomiriku

13-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson predicts growth of Major League Soccer in US
• 'There are unbelievable possibilities for the United States'
• Man Utd open US tour against New England Revolution

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The Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, can eventually see Major League Soccer being made up of four conferences, such are the rapid advances being made by football in the United States.

Ferguson's first experience of US football was the now-defunct North American Soccer League, which was filled with overseas signings such as Pelé, Johan Cruyff and George Best.

Even eight years ago, when United embarked on their first commercial tour, opposition was drawn from Europe and Mexico to ensure the standard was high enough to generate public interest.

Now, though, Ferguson knows his team face tough examinations even though three of United's five matches this summer involve teams drawn from the domestic league, with a fourth featuring an MLS All-Star team containing David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Landon Donovan.

In two years' time, the MLS will confirm a 19th franchise, which is tipped to mark the return of the legendary New York Cosmos.

"I always thought the problem would be the size of the country," Ferguson said ahead of Wednesday's game with the New England Revolution. "Travelling from Boston to Los Angeles is a long haul.

"But in Brazil they have two leagues. They could easily do that in the United States if it takes off and they got more clubs involved. In fact, you could have four leagues because of the size of the country and the population base. There are unbelievable possibilities for the United States."

Over 50,000 fans are expected at the Gillette Stadium to watch the Champions League runners-up. That is three times the normal number of supporters who would be expected to attend an MLS game. Nevertheless, it is a significant portion of a city which boasts top NBA, MLB and NFL teams.

"It is different to when I first came here in 1978," Ferguson said. "I went to see quite a few teams to see if I could bring something to Aberdeen that would have been useful in terms of not just the football side but the commercial side. But it was difficult. Teams used to travel to play three away games at a time and it never really worked.

"Now we see the United States in a different light. There is evidence now that they are starting to produce their own players. They have advanced their game because of the coaching and their sports science. That has put them to a different level in terms of my appreciation of them and also my understanding that you are not going to get an easy game."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/12/alex-ferguson-major-league-soccer

Red Stain

19-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Fergie on... City's rise, Liverpool's new look, Chelsea's young boss, Arsenal credentials and the quest to beat Barca

Approaching a 25th full season as Manchester United manager and his 70th birthday, Sir Alex Ferguson remains as determined as ever to meet the challenges before him.
The United boss took time out from his club’s pre-season tour in Seattle to speak to Sportsmail on a wide range of subjects including the growing threat of Manchester City, Barcelona’s brilliance, a summer of change at Old Trafford and going head-to-head with Chelsea’s new young manager Andre Villas-Boas.
How do you view the new season and challenge ahead?
We’ve lost five experienced players who gave the club great service - Wes Brown, John O’Shea, Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.
At the time you look at it and think it’s a big slice out of the cake, but we have replaced them by bringing back Danny Welbeck (from Sunderland) and Tom Cleverley (from Wigan) and adding Ashley Young, Phil Jones and David De Gea which we think fills the gap. We’ve actually got 11 players aged 22 and under with us, so it could be an emerging team again.
There are also some experienced players who are maturing and will carry the responsibility. Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand have responsible roles. So do Ryan Giggs, even though he is 37, Michael Carrick and Michael Owen.
These are experienced players, and the young players will be desperate to get in their positions so I think it’s a healthy situation we’re in.

The record 19th title was such a big deal, wasn’t it?
I never thought it was a big deal until the last few weeks when it became more of an attraction as we got closer and closer. It was great. You saw the reception we got from the fans that Monday when it was absolutely bucketing down with rain and maybe quarter-of-a-million people came out along the route.

Can you believe it’s your 25-year anniversary coming up?
I thought when I reached 10 years that was the landmark for me. The years just roll on. Because of the expectation to do well, I look more forward than back.

You turn 70 at the end of the year. In your mind have you got a time and date when you might retire?

Absolutely none. Not at all. I’m not even thinking about it.

Roberto Mancini said he loved that you still celebrate a goal like you did 25 years ago. Does it still bring that same excitement to you?
Yes. Everybody is different when it comes to celebrating goals. It’s your emotion. Some people have different emotions to me. I’ve got a Scottish nature which tends to show. A lot of Scottish people do show their emotions, whereas I’ve seen managers when their side has scored a goal and they’re like, “Yeah, I expected that”.

Is there an element of the unknown about this season with the change of personnel?
No. The only area is the goalkeeping position. De Gea is 20 years of age. He’s young and he’s played in the Spanish league for a couple of years but it’s not the English league.
I think he will need time to settle. The potential is enormous, it’s absolutely unbelievable, and he’ll improve himself. I’ve got the boy Anders Lindegaard, too. They may both challenge for it but in time the boy De Gea will be in position (to take the No 1 shirt), there’s no doubt about that.

Is the number of teams capable of challenging for the title getting bigger? City and Liverpool have spent and there’s always Arsenal?
Well, it’s quite simply this: one of that three has emerged really in the last couple of years.
There was a period not so long ago when they were actually in the Second Division and they were never a thorn in our flesh, whereas every year we’ve had to contend with either Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool.
Nothing changes, one of them will always be a thorn in our flesh. You can’t change history. Rather than isolating City, Liverpool or Arsenal, one of them will be a thorn in our flesh whether we like it or not.

Can you see City winning the FA Cup last season being a catalyst?

Yes, I think winning a trophy does that. It does a power of good. It takes the pressure off the manager and gives confidence to the players. We’ve experienced it ourselves over the years and we expect them to be challengers this season.

Do you expect a serious challenge from Liverpool this season?
I don’t know. I definitely think there will be an improvement, obviously, but it’s a hard league and a difficult one to win.
What do you make of Chelsea’s decision to give the job to a manager who is so young?
Well, it was a surprise, he’s just a young lad. I started at 32 but all I had was a physio. The difference is that he can choose a staff of whatever he wants. He can bring a good assistant and good coaches with great experience. That will help him and Chelsea have also got the most experienced side in the league with the number of older players they have — Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Petr Cech, Ashley Cole.

Is it harder because of comparisons to Jose Mourinho?
Yes, but you never knew whether Jose could do it at the time and he proved a man of his time really, didn’t he?

Is it fair to say Arsenal are at a crossroads now?

Look, you thought they were going to have a real chance last season. They got to the very brink and that means they’re going to be challengers this season. But it’s not easy to win the league. We waited 26 years at one point. It’s 20 years since Liverpool last won it. It happens sometimes.

But Arsenal’s challenge seems to have faded a little?
That’s one way (of looking at it) but, honestly, you’ve got to remember the way that Jose arrived and Chelsea all of a sudden won their first six games in a row and we were all chasing our bloody tails. I think Arsenal got caught in the draught that Chelsea created. And of course not winning the title for six or seven years has put a pressure on them.
But it’s cyclical. The Barcelona team is a team of its time and it’s a cycle for them, a fantastic cycle. You can’t really see it changing for the next two or three years.

Are Barca a completely different challenge to any you've had?
We will try to move on and get above them, but the target is to be in Munich (for the Champions League final) in May next year.

In hindsight, would you have done things differently against them?
There’s no point going into that now. We’ve done our research and looked at the game a million times — it’s just one of those things.

Does winning that 19th title but losing to Barca again mean Europe is the main target this season?
You have to combine the two. The Premier League is such a tribal confrontation between different parts of the country that you’re forced into trying to beat them all the time. You can’t get away from that. I’m sorry, you can’t.
It’s not like athletics where you can programme yourself to win the one-mile at Oslo and then maybe wait until Stuttgart five months later to win there. We play every seven days so you’re forced to go for the league.
I’ve got absolutely no doubt Real Madrid would give up anything to win the European Cup. I think AC Milan did that. They were concentrating on trying to equal Madrid with those nine European titles.
You can do it in these countries because the European Cup is the most important thing. But our mentality is different. I’ve got to try and show that we’re challenging for the league all the time, and hopefully have the bonus of winning the European Cup. We’ve only won it twice in my time so that shows it’s not easy to combine the two.

There haven’t been any huge transfers yet this summer. Do you see that changing before the window closes?
I think there will be action before the end of the transfer window, I’m certain of that.

Will the financial fair play rules make a difference?
I’ve no bloody idea! Honestly. It doesn’t affect me so I’m quite happy. I’m not the slightest bit interested in it.

After such a good first season, just how good can Hernandez be?
He’s not going to change from what he is. He’s as good a player as I’ve ever dealt with in the penalty box, in terms of movement, space and decision making. He’s brilliant with those qualities.
When I watched him play for Mexico in the Gold Cup, the change in him was fantastic in terms of how he was linking play and spinning his defender. One of the goals he scored, the centre back went to check him, but he stepped away from him, went round the back and he was in. Goal. Brilliant. His decision making is terrific that way, but I’m sure he will go on to improve and make himself a better player.

How close are you to getting a midfielder to replace Paul Scholes?
There’s nothing on the horizon with that, so we just carry on with the players we have.

Can you clarify the situation with Wesley Sneijder. Are Inter Milan putting up too many barriers?
I’m not going to talk about that, it’s not an issue. It’s just difficult.

Are you happy to go into the season without that key midfielder?
We’re all searching for that. Everybody is searching for the special player who makes the difference. We have more than capable midfield players, so we will carry on.
Scholesy was starting to feel his legs last season and it made it difficult to play him in really big games. I think he made the right decision. We would have liked him to carry on and play 25 games next season, but he didn’t want that. He’s so proud that he wanted to play every game and he couldn’t.

Scholes has said Wayne Rooney could fill his role. Do you agree?
Scholesy is being very generous there. He’s under-estimating himself and the value he had to us. Wayne could play centre midfield but not the way that Scholesy played it. They are too different.
The way that Wayne would play as opposed to Scholesy is that he would be more dynamic and all over the place, using his energy to run everywhere, challenge and hit those crossfield passes that he’s terrific at. But Scholes was more calculated and he always had that control about him, controlling the speed and pace of a game, which is pretty difficult to do. He was an absolute one-off. You will never replace Scholes.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2016215/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-talks-Sportsmail.html#ixzz1SWvxTdSd

Andi Istiabudi

24-07-2011, 09:02 AM

Guardiola: Fergie Pelatih No.1 di Dunia
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

Split - Josep Guardiola merasa belum sejajar dengan Sir Alex Ferguson meskipun sudah dua kali Barcelona mengalahkan Manchester United di Liga Champions. Menurut Pep, Fergie adalah pelatih nomor satu di dunia.

Barcelona memang berhasil mengalahkan Manchester United di final Liga Champions musim lalu. Kendati demikian, Josep Guardiola merasa dirinya masih belum pantas disejajarkan dengan Sir Alex Ferguson.

Guardiola kembali membawa Barca merajai Eropa usai mempecundangi MU 3-1, Mei lalu. Keberhasilan ini mengulang sukses Los Azulgrana atas lawan yang sama dua tahun sebelumnya.

Sejak menjadi entrenador Lionel Messi dkk. pada 2008, Guardiola telah mengumpulkan total 10 gelar sekaligus menjadikan Barca sebagai klub terbaik di muka bumi untuk saat ini.

Guardiola kini masuk sebagai jajaran pelatih top dunia. Namun untuk predikat pelatih nomor satu, pria berumur 40 tahun itu menilai Ferguson lah yang paling pantas.

"Saya belum bisa dibandingkan dengan Ferguson," ucap Pep jelang laga pra musim Barca melawan Hajduk Split. "Fakta Manchester United kalah di sebuah laga Liga Champions bukan berarti saya pelatih yang lebih baik dari dia."

"Saya masih punya banyak hal yang harus dilakukan untuk bisa dibandingkan dengan dia. Prestis yang dia miliki bukan soal kalah di sebuah pertandingan Liga Champions," tambah Pep.

"Ketika seorang pelatih sudah bekerja lebih dari 25 tahun dan menang dan menang dan menang berkali-kali, maka jika ada pelatih nomor satu maka dia lah Alex Ferguson."

Ferguson sukses mengantar MU maju ke final Liga Champions tiga kali dalam empat tahun, memenangi tahun 2008 dan 1999.

Di bawah asuhannya, The Red Devils juga berhasil mematahkan rekor Liverpool sebagai klub terbesar di Inggris setelah memenangi titel liga nomor 19. Titel ini adalah yang ke-12 buat Ferguson sejak datang ke Old Trafford, 25 tahun yang lalu. Demikian diwartakan Reuters.

Source : http://www.detiksport.com

Andi Istiabudi

26-07-2011, 07:36 PM

Ferguson Dukung Giggs, Ultimatum Rio

Bola.net - Manajer Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson memberikan dukungan moral untuk gelandang veteran Ryan Giggs, sembari memperingatkan Rio Ferdinand akan kondisi kebugarannya musim depan.

Giggs menjadi bahan pembicaraan besar di awal musim panas ini terkait skandalnya dengan Imogen Thomas, namun Ferguson tak merasa jika pemain asal Wales itu akan jadi target cemoohan fans lawan.

"Saya tak yakin Giggs akan mendapatkan itu," kata Ferguson pada The Mail on Sunday.

"Ia adalah salah satu dari sedikit pemain yang disukai fans tim lain. Ia mendapatkan respek mereka. Ia tak pernah dikartu merah dan ia hanya mendapat sedikit kartu kuning. Saya tak melihat itu akan jadi masalah."

Sir Alex Ferguson juga memberi ultimatum pada Rio Ferdinand yang musim lalu hanya menjadi starter dalam 19 pertandingan liga.

Menurut Ferguson, dengan kedatangan Phil Jones melengkapi Chris Smalling dan Jonny Evans sebagai opsi di jantung pertahanan United, Ferdinand harus bekerja keras untuk tetap fit jika tak ingin posisinya tergusur.

"Rio harus tetap fit, itulah kunci baginya," tegas manajer asal Skotlandia itu pada The Sunday Mirror.

"Karena ia sudah bertambah usia, ia tak akan memainkan semua laga karena kami memiliki Smalling, Evans dan Phil Jones yang merupakan bek tengah terbaik di negeri ini. Siapa pun dari mereka bisa menggantikannya." (espn/row)

Source : http://www.bola.net

hendiplast

31-07-2011, 07:58 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready for next great challenge

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Rio Ferdinand is ready to lead United’s quest for a 20th Premier League title
Rio Ferdinand knows the pressure starts tonight against United’s Champions League final conquerors Barcelona.

Less than three months after lifting the Premier League trophy, United are bidding to do it again with title number 20 – and also go one better in Europe.

Ferdinand, 32 who has a personal battle to keep his regular place with the Reds signing Phil Jones from Blackburn for £16m, said: “The pressure is not overwhelming... it is part of being a Manchester United player.

Changes

“You have to deal with all that stuff. It represents the difference between adapting to life at United and not because it is never going to change.”

With huge changes to Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad, Ferdinand accepts some players are easier to replace than others.

He said: “I have always said it, Paul Scholes is my favourite player.

“He is one of the top two players I have ever played with. It is his decision to stop and you have to respect that.

“When Roy Keane and Ruud van Nistelrooy left for instance, we didn't get like-for-like replacements.

“We got different players who had a great impact.”

With Fergie reaching his 25 years at OT milestone in November, Ryan Giggs spoke for the dressing room when he said: “He’s probably the greatest manager that’s ever lived... but it is more than that. If we were winning things and not playing attractive football, the fans wouldn’t stand for it.”

Ferguson has made a subtle shift in his philosophy with Gary Neville, Edwin van der Sar and of course Scholes all retired, Owen Hargreaves has been released and both Wes Brown and John O’Shea have moved to Sunderland.

All six had passed 30, only Hargreaves lacking significant United experience, and that was entirely due to his many fitness problems.

As two of the three new players Ferguson snapped up within weeks of that record 19th title being celebrated are not 21 yet – Ashley Young was the exception – and development is anticipated from a Youth Cup-winning team of whom Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison were a significant part, it is the start of a new era.

Fergie’s next challenge – in all probability his last great challenge – is to find a way of overcoming a Barcelona side who were so superior in the Champions League final at Wembley in May.

Typically, Ferguson cannot wait to get started.

“Barcelona could probably have done that to any team,” he reflected. “They are the team of the moment.

“It is the same players who have been there for a while now; Messi, Xavi, Iniesta. They can dominate any game.

“Everyone says what a great final it was, that Barcelona were fantastic and we were disappointing.

“It is not the kind of thing that makes you think ‘let’s not bother with European football any more, we are never going to beat Barcelona’.

Challenge

“Manchester United are bigger than that. We have a better philosophy than that.

“The challenge will be ‘can we improve enough to get to the final next season and win?’”

One player up against the Reds in tonight’s Washington friendly is Barca’s Gerard Pique who admits he is flabbergasted at how long Sir Alex has remained at the top with United.

Pique spent four seasons at United, having been snapped up from Barcelona as a 17-year-old and made 20 appearances before returning to Catalonia.

“I have never seen anything like this in Spain,” he said. “He is a great coach but he also treats the players really well.

“No matter what it is, he will be there for you.

NME

zudomiriku

05-08-2011, 02:57 PM

‘You And Your Paper Can F**k Off!’ – Sir Alex Gives Daily Mail Journo Bob Cass Both Barrels

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SAF: “What was that ****ing quote in your newspaper the other day?”
Cass: “I can show you my copy I sent…you better believe that I can…I can show…”
SAF: “You and your paper can f**k off.”

By quoting off the record comments about Wesley Sneijder the other day, the Daily Mail’s Bob Cass etched his name at the very top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s already-fairly-lengthy blacklist.

The offending article (entitled ‘You blew it Sneijder, insists United boss’) appeared in the Mail a couple of days ago, with Cass directly quoting Sir Alex as saying:

“If [Sneijder] wants to come, he must accept our contract offer. If not, we have other options in mind. We’re done talking.”

However, the spiel has since been edited and attributed to a ‘United source’ on the Mail’s website.

As for the video, we don’t mind admitting the fact that you can almost hear the audible evacuation of Cass’ bladder pleases us immensely.

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http://bleacherreport.com/tb/baqfX

Sir Alsep Ferguson

09-08-2011, 01:34 PM

http://football-talk.co.uk/33709/ferguson-unsure-on-sergio-aguero/

Ferguson Unsure On Sergio Aguero
By Football Friends Published: 8th August 2011

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is not sure were new Manchester City signing Sergio Aguero will fit in at City.

The talented South American has joined the Eastlands club for a reported fee of £38million, but the Scot remains unclear where the striker will play. The “noisy neighbours” already boasted 5 or 6 six attacking options prior to the arrival of Aguero and Fergie said:

“He is a good player, of course. It gives them extra up front.

“Their squad is strong and I don’t know exactly how they will play him, as they also have Edin Dzeko, David Silva, Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez.

“It’s a question of who they play with him, or will he play on his own? At Atletico, he always played with Diego Forlan, so it is interesting.”

Sir Alsep Ferguson

12-08-2011, 07:07 PM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/08/12/2616395/manchester-united-manager-sir-alex-ferguson-has-no-plans-to

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has no plans to retire: I will keep going

The long-serving manager, who is closing in on 26 years in charge at Old Trafford, announced his intent to step down in 2002 but backtracked and remains as driven as ever

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated that he still has no plans to retire, and is instead looking forward to moulding his latest Manchester United side.

At 69, the Scot is entering his 26th season in charge at Old Trafford, nine years after going back on his original decision to call it a day.

“I did that silly thing where I said I was going to retire some years ago – my wife Cathy put a stop to that,” he told the press.

“Now the situation has changed.

“You come to realise as you get older that you have been on the treadmill for such a long time, you don't want to get off it.

“So I will keep going, working.”

With his spirit undiminished, Sir Alex is planning to win the club’s 20th league title with one of his youngest ever sides.

The Red Devils finished last weekend’s Community Shield fielding a team with an average age of 22 years, but the Scot says he trusts in the abilities of his youngsters.

“I am confident because I trust the players and I feel we have had a nucleus of young players developing for a while,” he said.

“We had a few out on loan last year and they have come back as better players.

“We had 13 players under the age of 22 in the United States in pre-season.

“So it is looking like a very young squad.

“Darren Fletcher is one of the older ones, at 27.”

The Scot confirmed that Fletcher is nearly ready for first-team action again.

“Darren is back training now,” revealed the manager.

“He will play for the reserves on Monday. He has put weight back on and is doing great.

“When Darren joined us at 15, he had a lot of problems with his ankles and missed a lot of foundation work at the club.

“He had the resolve and perseverance after that to get to where he is, he has worked his socks off.

“He is a big-game player; he excels in temperament and discipline, obeying instructions to the letter of the law.

“In big games you need that.”

And the legendary coach revealed his secret for keeping a lid on the egos of his multi-millionaire players.

“All they want to do is play football,” he said.

“That's the hold I have over them, that's my strength.

“No matter about their private lives, their egos, they all want to play football and all want to win.

“Most of these boys say they are working class but they are not. Their fathers or grandfathers might have been but they're not.

“I try very hard to make them think as if they are working class. It's an important issue that, a quality.

“You have to know what it means to be working class and what a working-class ethic is.”

Redsbusby

12-08-2011, 07:17 PM

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With his spirit undiminished, Sir Alex is planning to win the club’s 20th league title with one of his youngest ever sides.

The Red Devils finished last weekend’s Community Shield fielding a team with an average age of 22 years, but the Scot says he trusts in the abilities of his youngsters.
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“He is a big-game player; he excels in temperament and discipline, obeying instructions to the letter of the law.

“In big games you need that.”

Baru tau yg bold pertama nih, jd ini skuad termudanya fergie ya.. oooo..

2nd bold, baru tau jg hal2 yg wajib diperhatiin untuk bermain di pertandingan gede :) that's why we blieve in SAF..

Redsbusby

12-08-2011, 10:36 PM

Man behind The glorious...
kali ini Sir Bobby ikut memuji fergie..

Alex Ferguson Tak Tergantikan

Ferril Dennys | Hery Prasetyo

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com — Legenda Manchester United (MU), Sir Bobby Charlton, berpendapat, Sir Alex Ferguson tidak akan tergantikan saat ia pensiun nanti. Hal itu dikatakan Charlton dalam sebuah buku berjudul 19 yang akan dipublikasikan pekan ini.

"Catatan 19 gelar Premier League tidak akan mungkin diraih tanpa Alex Ferguson. Saya yakin dengan hal itu," jelas Charlton.

Fergie melatih MU sejak 1986. Selama 25 tahun menangani "Setan Merah", pelatih asal Skotlandia itu telah menyumbangkan 33 gelar. Banyak orang berpikir bahwa Ferguson akan pensiun setelah memenuhi ambisinya menyalip Liverpool dalam koleksi gelar Premier League. Namun, nyatanya, pelatih berusia 69 tahun itu ingin meraih sesuatu yang lebih.

Menurut sejumlah kalangan, salah satu yang membuat Ferguson bertahan adalah ambisinya dalam mengalahkan Barcelona yang sudah dua kali mempermalukan timnya dalam dua tahun terakhir. Selain itu, dia mendapat tugas membangun tim yang dicintainya dan memastikan hal itu berada di jalan yang benar setelah MU telah kehilangan beberapa pemain besar, seperti Edwin van der Sar, Paul Scholes, dan Gary Neville.

"Dia adalah ringkasan dari semua hal yang bagus di MU dan etos kerja dari klub itu sendiri. Dia tahu permainan luar dalam. Alasan mengapa semua pemain bisa tampil di kondisi terbaiknya adalah karena kendali yang dimilikinya. Bukan hanya staf dan tim utama, tapi di keseluruhan klub. Sebagai hasilnya, semuanya berjalan dengan baik," jelas Charlton.

Sejumlah pelatih hebat, seperti Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola, dan Laurent Blanc, digadang menjadi penerus Fergie selepas pensiun. "Tak ada gunanya juga menunjuk orang lain untuk menjadi manajer MU berikutnya. Tidak ada seorang pun yang bisa menggantikannya. Saya berharap dia bertahan lama. Alex mampu mengontrolnya. Dia adalah alasan utama dari catatan gelar yang diraih MU. Dari pertandingan pertama, Alex langsung mengambil alih tim. Anda tahu bahwa kami memiliki manajer bertalalenta," pungkas Charlton. (SCN)

ivanzferdinand

12-08-2011, 11:12 PM

Sir Alsep Ferguson

21-08-2011, 06:20 AM

full story ada di link nya...tapi gw ambil hanya beberapa saja

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/20/manchester-united-david-de-gea-ferguson?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+ %28Football%29

Sir Alex Ferguson backs David de Gea and Phil Jones to shine

De Gea

What Ferguson remembers all too clearly, however, is that even Schmeichel took time to settle in, and he is sure De Gea will be more comfortable with a few more games under his belt. "Coming into English football from overseas is never going to be easy for a goalkeeper, particularly if he doesn't get any protection from the referee," the United manager said. "I remember Schmeichel screaming like a pig for more protection when we played Wimbledon when he first came here. He had players like [Vinnie] Jones, [Alan] Cork and [John] Fashanu all piling into him and he just wasn't used to it. It's disappointing when referees let that happen, and that's all that happened in the last game at West Brom.

"David can cope with crosses no problem, but elbows in the face are something else. At least that won't be the case when we are playing at home. David has been fine in training this week and he'll be fine at Old Trafford."

jones

"You can't beat experience, but injuries are going to happen, and then you are looking to your younger players to meet the challenge, show their courage and fulfil their potential," Ferguson said. "I don't have any particular worries on that score. Jones had a great season for Blackburn last year and is a player I have been trying to sign since last November. We made an inquiry for him in the January transfer window but the club wouldn't sell him to us then.

"I didn't sign him because I thought we were vulnerable at centre-back, I signed him because he was just too good to miss. Once in a while a player like that comes along, and Jones has definitely got all the parts. He's got real desire, great determination and he's a good trainer. I'm very pleased with him."

The reason Ferguson can date his interest in Jones so accurately is simple and rather surprising. On 27 November last year, in what was to prove one of Sam Allardyce's last games in charge, Rovers were beaten 7-1 at Old Trafford, with Dimitar Berbatov helping himself to five goals. "For me Jones stood out in that game," Ferguson said. "I particularly remember him when the fifth goal went in. Most of the Blackburn players were beginning to let their heads drop but he was running everywhere, giving them all stick for not trying hard enough. He was only 18 then, too. I was very impressed, and took a close interest from that point on."

Andi Istiabudi

27-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Mungkin dominasi United di Liga Inggris sejak tahun 1990an membuat beberapa pihak di kalangan FA gerah ...

Sir Alex Merasa FA Terlalu Keras Kepada United

Bola.net - Manajer Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson mengkritik keras Federasi Sepakbola Inggris (FA). Fergie menganggap FA memberikan sanksi yang terlalu keras kepada Manchester United, sekalipun timnya banyak menyumbangkan pemain untuk timnas Inggris.

Terakhir kali Fergie mendapat sanksi 5 kali pertandingan di musim lalu akibat kritik yang berlebihan kepada wasit Martin Atkinson. Sementara Wayne Rooney mendapat sanksi dua kali pertandingan akibat mencaci maki di depan kamera sebagai selebrasi golnya.

"FA harus sadar klub mana yang menyumbangkan pemainnya paling banyak kepada Timnas lebih dari klub Inggris lainnya," ucap Fergie kepada reporter.

"Mungkin mereka akan sadar betapa penting kami bagi Timnas Inggris daripada memperlakukan kami seperti sampah."

Pria asal Skotlandia tersebut lantas berkomentar mengenai persiapan Inggris menghadapi laga kualifikasi EURO 2012 melawan Bulgaria dan Wales pada bulan September. Menurut Fergie dengan banyaknya pemain United yang dipilih masuk Timnas bisa membuka mata FA akan pentingnya setan merah bagi Inggris.

"Tak jadi soal pemain saya dipanggil, itu suatu hal yang fantastis. Mungkin dengan begitu mereka akan mengerti betapa penting kami bagi Inggris. Saya senang untuk para pemain, mereka sungguh luar biasa," pungkasnya. (gl/mac)

Source : http://www.bola.net

hendiplast

29-08-2011, 03:47 AM

Manchester United did the job, says Sir Alex Ferguson

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was surprised by the ease of his side's 8-2 victory over Arsenal.

Danny Welbeck, Wayne Rooney (three), Ashley Young (two), Nani and Ji-sung Park all scored for the Reds, with Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie on target for Arsenal.

David de Gea saved a penalty from Van Persie with the score at 1-0.

"It is (a surprise) because when you play Arsenal you expect a difficult game," Ferguson said.

"If you look at Arsenal the team is weakened - but we still did the job.

"We got careless at times and they made chances because they still have quality up front

"But overall we are very satisfied that we kept the performance levels up."

With his counterpart Wenger likely to come in for more criticism this week, Ferguson again leapt to the Frenchman's defence.

"I think it is unfair to criticise him," he said.

"The job he's done for Arsenal and the philosophy he has - he has given Arsenal some very entertaining players.

"He's also sold well and looked after the Arsenal coffers. People forget these things. It's a cynical world now and when you lose a few games the judges come out."

NME

theater of dream

29-08-2011, 03:55 AM

Racikan baru SAF cukup memuaskan dalam 3 laga...

Sir Alsep Ferguson

01-09-2011, 01:22 PM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/31/alex-ferguson-darren-fletcher-scotland?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+ %28Football%29

Sir Alex Ferguson urges Scotland to play Darren Fletcher

• Ferguson phones Craig Levein telling him to 'put him in'
• Manchester United midfielder has been hampered by illness

Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Craig Levein to select Darren Fletcher for Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifying matches against the Czech Republic and Lithuania.

Fletcher, who has been beset by illness since the latter part of last season, could captain the Scots as the Czechs visit Hampden Park on Saturday.

"Sir Alex phoned Craig to say 'put him in'," Scotland's assistant manager, Peter Houston, said. "Craig's always going to ask the question regarding fitness levels and Sir Alex spoke to him and said to get him in, that he's fine."

Houston, in claiming Fletcher looks "exceptionally well", believes the international team may do Ferguson a favour. "You're talking about a Manchester United team that's playing quite well just now, so Sir Alex may be thinking about Manchester United and Scotland," Houston said.

"If Darren gets game time up here it'll benefit him for getting back into the United team if need be. Sir Alex is a passionate Scotsman, he wants us to win these games. But if Darren gets two games under his belt and does well, we'll do well and Fergie's a winner."

Scotland are unconcerned by Fletcher's lack of match action. The 27-year-old has appeared for United only twice since early March, neither of those outings coming this season. "He's a lad whose general fitness levels are good‚ he doesn't carry any weight and I think his experience would get him through," Houston added.

"There are loads of times when he doesn't play for Manchester United when he's been fit. He's maybe been on the bench or not playing and Ferguson's not shy about throwing him in. He's a lad whose general fitness doesn't go away. His levels are good and he can pass the ball very well."

hendiplast

02-09-2011, 08:47 AM

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson tries to appease senior members of his squad

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Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a ‘Be patient’ message to almost a team full of seniors who’ve been kicking their heels this season.

But he admits it will be nearly Christmas before he gets any assistance with his selection headaches.

Seven of the Reds’ Wembley starting XI against Barcelona last May have not played a full 90 minutes in the opening three games of the new Premier League campaign.

From the European Cup final to warming the bench – it’s an astonishing illustration of the strength of Fergie’s revamped champions.

Rio Ferdinand and captain Nemanja Vidic, of course, started the season at West Bromwich Albion.

But calf and hamstring problems opened the door for Phil Jones and Jonny Evans to sew up the central defensive positions.

Ferdinand was fit for the Arsenal match last Sunday but had to be content with a rare bench view.

The 33-year-old, however, might find the pitchside seat becoming more of a permanent vantage point after the success of his stand-ins.

Vidic, too, when he returns next month might find an automatic comeback is not on the cards.

Michael Carrick contested the midfield battle with Iniesta and Xavi in London last May but has not played a minute so far this season.

The midfielder has been the victim of Tom Cleverley’s match- turning second-half against City in the Community Shield that shot him into the starting XI at the Hawthorns. He’s not been displaced since.

Ryan Giggs was also part of Fergie’s engine-room choice against the Spaniards.

When you are dealing with a near 38-year-old, starting the season with him and giving him a breather later would be normal practice.

However, the veteran has only played a total of 31 minutes in the Reds’ three openers as sub against Spurs and Arsenal.

Similarly Ji-sung Park, who was selected as a key player at Wembley against Barca, has played the same amount of time as Giggs, coming off the bench against both London clubs. Antonio Valencia suffered a knee problem in the Copa America for Ecuador and is on the comeback trail but he’s going to discover that Nani and impressive newcomer Ashley Young might take some shifting.

Darren Fletcher has come through two 90-minute reserve matches and his debilitating long-standing virus now looks to be out of his system.

But the Scottish international will also find in-form Cleverley and Anderson an obstacle to the next step on his comeback trail.

Chicharito was the United sensation of last term, scoring 20 goals in his debut campaign, but after recovering from concussion he had Danny Welbeck blocking his return and he hasn’t started a game yet.

The Mexican’s frustration might not last too long after Welbeck suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal.

Had the Mancunian not pulled up against the Gunners even Chicharito might have been feeling the pinch. Michael Owen has had back trouble and hasn’t featured for a second since pre-season.

And then there is Dimitar Berbatov.

United’s top scorer last season with 21 goals, the club’s record buy at £30.75m was completely overlooked in the Champions League final and has had just 25 minutes as a sub against West Brom to discover some redemption.

Ominously, Ferguson has warned it could be three months at least before his introduces his freshening-up process.

“I have no help because you have international breaks happening all the time. September, October, November. It is not until December that the squad comes into play,” he said.

“From December through until May, everyone will realise the importance of having a squad and also the part they play. They will all play a part.

“At the moment, we just have to bite the bullet and play the team that is doing well, knowing I have a very good squad.”

Home-produced Cleverley and Welbeck have been the promoted newcomers who have put the cat amongst the pigeons. Welbeck’s injury will ease
Fergie’s selection headaches but the young players will be given their heads until such time that form dictates the Reds boss is forced to change.

“Players like Tom and Danny, for example, have only played a few games. They have potential.

“We are very enthusiastic about that potential. Hopefully, we can fulfil it,” Sir Alex added.

“The name of the game is what they achieve. There is a long way to go. Maybe some form will taper off. That is when the squad comes into play.

“When they are doing very well, I have to let it carry on.

“The important thing is how they do on the pitch. It is not just their enthusiasm and energy. It is their abilities. That is why I am picking them.

“The boy Cleverley, for instance, we toyed about starting the Community Shield with him but we looked at the power of De Jong and Toure and thought it is a big ask for a young kid to go in against these tremendously physical players.

“But, when he came on, he changed the game. He picked himself after that.”

NME

Redsbusby

02-09-2011, 10:56 AM

Karena emang kita butuh energi baru dan pola permainan baru sir..
Ini semua kan demi memuluskan niat ngalahin barcelona, bukan begitu sir? #eh

alpben

02-09-2011, 03:08 PM

Pelatih ToP Markotop!!!
dia lah yang mmbangun Man United dari kecil hingga besarr!!

rondwisan

04-09-2011, 12:56 AM

"Our pitch was terrible. I thought if I got Mick Harford, we could have just played it up to him. We should have signed him."

- Sir Alex Ferguson

01/09/2011 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Adam Marshall
Sir Alex's transfer regret

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Harford

With the 2011 transfer deadline now behind us, Sir Alex has recalled one target who escaped his clutches in the early Nineties.

The boss still regrets not landing bruising target-man Mick Harford when he pondered temporarily abandoning United’s passing game because of the state of the Old Trafford pitch. Harford was a no-nonsense centre-forward, reckoned to be one of the toughest players of his day, and there was speculation at the time that the Reds tried to bring him to Manchester from Derby County.

“We lost the league in 1991 because our pitch was terrible,” he recalled. “That’s why I tried to sign Mick Harford.

“To try and play football on that pitch was impossible and I thought if I got Mick, we could have just played it up there and let Mick whack the centre-halves out of the road. That was a mistake. We should have signed him.”

Fortunately, the surface at the Theatre of Dreams is now perfect which enables United to play the free-flowing football that has been a hallmark of Sir Alex’s glorious reign. “The pitch is fantastic now,” the boss added. “Tony Sinclair [head groundsman] has done a great job and it’s been of benefit to us.

“The pitches have been one of the factors in the improvement of the game. With the speed of the game nowadays, you need good pitches.”

Redsbusby

04-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Wow, ada jg penyesalan dr sir Fergie... dan kyknya ini emang penyesalan bgt karena waktu itu keadaan sangat berharap bisa ngerekrut si harford..

Tp uda dapet gantinya, piala, hadirnya giggsy, dan angkatan 92..

Sir Alsep Ferguson

07-09-2011, 06:06 PM

diambil dari source

metro.co.uk/sport

Sir Alex Ferguson: I have no idea who will replace me at Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson has already seen off a few pretenders to his Manchester United throne, and he intends to repel a few more even though he will celebrate his 70th birthday later this year.

On November 6, it will be 25 years since Ferguson was appointed United manager. It is also nearly a decade since he performed a U-turn on his retirement plans.

What has followed, in addition to five more Premier League titles and another Champions League triumph, has been a guessing game about when Ferguson will eventually call it a day and who will be his successor.

Current favourite is Jose Mourinho, although a mounting disciplinary sheet at Real Madrid is not helping his cause.

Yet, speaking to the Italian media in Rome, Ferguson confirmed he was going nowhere.

‘Over the years I’ve had the question who do I think could replace me? Now in those years, some of the coaches they were talking about don’t have jobs any more,’ he said.

‘So it becomes very difficult because someone who I think has potential may be sacked by his club and disappear.

‘I think you would need someone very experienced in the long term. But I have absolutely no idea. First of all, I’m not retiring.’

alpben

07-09-2011, 07:27 PM

pengganti Fergie???
hmm,,
ga butuh bernama besar
yang penting berjiwa besar sprt fergie yang mau mendampingi Man United sepanjang usia
hhe!
:muflag:

ario adi nugroho

08-09-2011, 05:06 PM

ya ya...
semoga pool dan city tersandung di tengah musim deh :P

Fergie: Enam Klub Berpeluang Juara Premier League
Meylan Fredy Ismawan - detiksport

Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson mengakui bahwa perjuangan Manchester United untuk mempertahankan titel Premier League pada musim ini akan sangat berat. Fergie menyebut setidaknya ada enam klub yang punya kans juara.

Musim lalu, MU sukses menjadi kampiun di Premier League. Hasil itu membuat 'Setan Merah' menjadi klub dengan koleksi gelar Liga Inggris terbanyak, 19 buah.

Meski masih jadi favorit, perjuangan MU musim ini akan makin berat. Selain Chelsea dan Arsenal, ada Manchester City, Liverpool, dan Tottenham Hotspur yang siap mengecewakan fans The Red Devils.

"Saya pikir Anda bisa mengatakan bahwa akan ada lima atau enam tim yang terlibat (dalam prebutan gelar)," ucap Ferguson kepada Sky Sports News HD.

"Selalu sulit untuk memenangi liga. Ini adalah liga, yang kalau Anda lihat, di selatan ada tim-tim London seperti Arsenal, Tottenham, dan Chelsea. Di utara ada kami, Manchester City, dan Liverpool," paparnya.

"Ini adalah liga yang sangat sangat sulit dimenangi," kata Fergie.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/09/08/014746/1717837/72/fergie-enam-klub-berpeluang-juara-premier-league

alpben

08-09-2011, 08:17 PM

Mudah2an kita bisa melewati 6 klub tersebut!
dan juga bisa melewatkan 64 tim di UCL supaya jadi juara kyak tahun 2008 yang lalu
hehe
kalo bisa ketemu Madrid di final
ayo fergie!!! BELIEVE

Redsbusby

10-09-2011, 10:44 AM

Ini yg jd momok banyk klub termasuk united sendiri seperti diawal dan di tengah musim : kehilangan beberapa pemain pilar karena cidera.. ya mgoa aja segera disetujui usulan pengurangan jumlah laga internasional, atau seenggaknya jgn dihelat di masa masa 'krusial'

Ferguson: Copa America-Piala Afrika Menyusahkan
Tjatur Wiharyo | Sabtu, 10 September 2011 | 07:17 WIB

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Asosiasi Klub Eropa telah meminta FIFA memangkas jumlah pertandingan internasional dari sebelas menjadi enam laga per tahun. Manajer Manchester United (MU), Alex Ferguson, mengaku mendukung tuntutan tersebut.

Ferguson juga secara khusus mengaku bermasalah dengan penyelenggaraan Piala Afrika dan Copa America, karena kedua turnamen itu digelar pada sekitar awal paruh kedua musim kompetisi klub Eropa dan saat klub-klub Eropa menjalani program pramusim.

"Dalam hal jumlah pertandingan, kami selalu mengatakan ada terlalu banyak laga internasional. Dari sudut pandang klub, jelas, kami semua keberatan dengan itu. Ini bukan cuma soal (jumlah laga), tetapi juga jadwal dan konflik kepentingan," ujar Ferguson.

"Anda punya agenda Piala Afrika dan Copa America. Itu selalu menjadi masalah khusus. Sejumlah klub kehilangan tiga sampai empat pemain selama lima pekan pada Januari (untuk Piala Afrika). Copa America digelar pada Januari. Setelah pemain kembali kepada Anda, mereka berada dalam keadaan tertinggal dalam hal mengikuti program pramusim."

"Ini lebih sulit untuk dihadapi. Sebelum Anda tahu kapan bisa mengistirahatkan mereka, Anda harus mempertimbangkan lebih dulu berapa banyak pertandingan yang telah mereka jalani dan di tengah cuaca seperti apa mereka bermain (saat membela tim nasional)," tuturnya.

Ca'uR

11-09-2011, 04:06 AM

Jujur,gak ada yang bisa gantiin Fergie.. [-(

ario adi nugroho

14-09-2011, 12:40 AM

berita nya hari minggu sih
tapi UCL kan baru mulai ntar malam :D
kita liat aja tetangga kita yg berisik itu bisa melangkah sampai mana di eropa.

Peringatan Ferguson: City Dalam Grup Neraka
Windi Wicaksono - Okezone

MANCHESTER – Pelatih Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson melangkah kembali ke panggung Eropa pekan ini dengan sebuah peringatan bagi Manchester City. Fergie menilai City berada dalam grup neraka.

Fergie mengungkapkan, klubnya beruntung tak berada dalam satu grup dengan klub-klub Eropa. Berbeda dengan The Citizens yang harus menerima berada satu grup dengan klub-klub kuat dan memiliki sejarah bagus di Liga Champions.

"Anda berharap untuk menjadi beruntung dan saya pikir kami telah cukup beruntung dengan drawing yang menarik. Kemudian Anda melihat grup City, itu neraka! Itu adalah grup yang sangat sulit,” tukas Ferguson seperti dilansir Daily Star, Minggu (11/9/2011).

City yang ikut kompetisi elite Eropa untuk pertama kalinya, harus menghadapi lima kali juara Bayern Munich, ditambah tim kuat Italia, Napoli serta Villarreal dari Spanyol yang cukup berpengalaman di kompetisi Eropa.

Ini akan kembali mempertemukan tim Inggris lawan Spanyol di kompetisi Eropa. Ferguson juga mengakui, tim Real Madrid Jose Mourinho bakal menjadi ancaman di Liga Champions musim ini.

"Itu adalah neraka dari grup yang berisi tim tangguh. Tidak seperti Spanyol dan Inggris, sepakbola Italia tidak berada dalam siklus besar kesuksesan belakangan ini, tetapi Napoli sangat layak main di Liga Champions,” ucapnya.

"Saya menyaksikan pertandingan kandang mereka dengan Lazio tahun lalu dan mereka tertinggal 1-3 dan mampu membalikkan keadaan menjadi 4-3. Itu adalah pertandingan yang fantastik. Selain itu, tim seperti Bayern Munich, yang menjadi tuan rumah final musim ini,” paparnya.

Pelatih asal Skotlandia ini juga menargetkan kembali tampil di pertandingan puncak seperti musim lalu sebelum dikalahkan Barcelona di final Liga Champions musim lalu di stadion Wembley Mei 2011.

”Jadi saya cukup senang dengan hasil undian kami. Juga, Anda berharap untuk pertandingan yang layak dalam hal perjalanan musim ini dan penting untuk kami harus menghindari masalah di sana,” terangnya.

"Hal penting tentang persaingan keseluruhan adalah untuk menerima tantangan dan setiap orang harus mencoba untuk bertemu melawan Barcelona,” tandasnya.

http://bola.okezone.com/read/2011/09/11/261/501290/peringatan-ferguson-city-dalam-grup-neraka

MIN

19-09-2011, 02:09 AM

Jika Pensiun, Fergie Ingin Mourinho Menggantikannya

Sumber: Metrotvnews.com,

London: Suatu hari nanti Sir Alex Ferguson pasti akan pensiun dan tempatnya di Manchester United akan diisi pelatih lain. Pria asal Skotlandia itu disebut-sebut megharapkan Jose Mourinho yang menggantikan dirinya di Old Trafford.

Kabar tersebut dihembuskan Dailymail dengan mengutip pernyataan orang dalam MU. Menurut sumber tersebut, walaupun Mourinho punya reputasi sering membuat masalah tapi Fergie terlanjur menyukai pria asal Portugal tersebut.

Fergie juga percaya bahwa Mou adalah satu-satunya manajer yang punya pengalaman dan mentalitas juara yang cukup, untuk menjadi penerusnya di the theatre of dreams. Setali tiga uang dengan Fergie, hal yang sama juga terucap dari mulut Rio Ferdinand. Pasalnya bek senior the red devils itu juga pernah mengatakan bahwa Mourinho adalah satu-satunya orang yang pantas untuk menggantikan Ferguson.

marsitada

19-09-2011, 03:29 AM

matur nuwun opa :mudance:

:muscarf:

MIN

19-09-2011, 11:09 AM

Awal Musim Terbaik MU Bersama Fergie

Sumber: detikcom

Manchester, Sir Alex Ferguson mengaku terkejut dengan awal musim fantastis Manchester United. Menyusul kemenangan atas Chelsea, The Red Devils menjalani start terbaiknya sejak musim 1985.

Kemenangan 3-1 MU atas Chelsea membuat The Red Devils meraih hasil 100% kemenangan dari lima pertandingan. Cuma 'Setan Merah' yang punya catatan sebagus itu, setelah Manchester City diimbangi Fulham 2-2, yang membuat mereka duduk sendiri di puncak klasemen.

Rentetan kemenangan yang didapat MU disebut Fergie mengejutkan dirinya. Apalagi Wayne Rooney cs tampil luar biasa dalam laga-laga tersebut dengan di antaranya menghancurkan Arsenal 8-2 dan mengungguli Tottenham Hotspur 3-0.

Total ada 21 gol dibuat pemain-pemain MU dalam lima pertandingan tersebut. Sementara gawang mereka cuma kemasukan empat kali.

"Tak pernah sebelumnya saya memiliki tim yang mengawali musim dengan performa luar biasa seperti ini dan banyak mencetak gol dengan banyak. Ini sebuah capaian baru buat saya -- dan bisa mengatakan hal ini saat saya berada di tahap karir seperti sekarang ini, itu sungguh berarti," sahut Fergie di TheSun.

Lima kemenangan di lima laga pertama merupakan start terbaik MU sejak tahun 1985. Ketika itu MU belum dibesut Alex Ferguson, yang baru datang setahun kemudian.

"Saya antusias dan kenapa tidak? Karena kami telah mencapai sesuatu yang spesial. Tentu saja, Anda tidak bisa berpikir ini akan bertahan terus menerus. Setelah seumur hidup menekuni permainan ini, sepakbola mengajari saya sering sekali ada peluang Anda tergelincir."

"Kami mungkin akan kesulitan menpertahankan keberhasilan mencetak banyak gol di sepanjang Premier League musim ini. Tapi saya yakin kami akan bisa mengatasi lawan-lawan kami dan menjadi penantang serius titel juara lagi," tuntas Fergie.

MIN

19-09-2011, 11:12 AM

Jgnkan opa, ane jg kaget dg awal musim thn ini. Semoga bertahan sampai akhir musim & raih gelar juara ke-20nya..
Satu kata buat United, Fantastic..

ario adi nugroho

20-09-2011, 01:31 AM

malam itu menjadi malam yg menyenangkan bukan hanya karena United meraih 3 poin..tapi karena kelakuan torres yg ababil..hahaha
1 gol nya dia ga merubah kelakuan nya yg sangat lucu :P

Fergie Komentari Kegagalan Torres
Kris Fathoni W - detiksport

Manchester - Kekalahan 1-3 Chelsea dari Manchester United turut menyelipkan kisah Fernando Torres yang membuang sebuah peluang emas. Manajer MU Sir Alex Ferguson sampai mengaku tidak habis pikir Torres bisa gagal.

Sebelum 'Si Biru' melawat ke Old Trafford, Minggu (18/9/2011), perihal produktivitas Torres sudah jadi sorotan. Pasalnya sejak diboyong ke Stamford Bridge Januari lalu, ia baru bisa bikin satu gol.

Mengingat tingginya ekspektasi terhadap bomber Spanyol tersebut, apalagi Chelsea merekrutnya dengan harga mahal yang kabarnya mencapai 50 juta poundsterling atau sekitar Rp 687 miliar, sebiji gol itu tentu membuatnya dapat sorotan negatif.

Di markas MU, Torres sempat memberikan sinyal positif setelah menjebol gawang 'Setan Merah' di awal babak kedua. Gol yang membuat Chelsea menipiskan ketinggalan jadi 1-3 tersebut bukan hanya menerbitkan optimisme timnya, tetapi juga bak menyiratkan kalau nalurinya di depan gawang mulai kembali.

Akan tetapi, insiden lain justru membuat sejumlah kalangan percaya kalau Torres masih butuh waktu untuk kembali ke permainan terbaiknya.

Setelah menerima bola dari Ramires, Torres dengan apik menggiring bola melewati David De Gea dan tinggal menghadapi gawang kosong. Tapi bola sontekannya luput dari sasaran dan ekspresi kekecewaaan Torres, yang langsung jatuh berlutut di lapangan, menunjukkan betapa buruknya kegagalan tersebut. Diiringi tepuk tangan ceria dari para fans MU di belakang gawang, Torres pun beranjak seraya menengadah tidak percaya.

Sir Alex Ferguson dari MU, boleh jadi dengan kelegaan tersendiri, juga setuju kalau Torres sudah membuang peluang emas. Terlebih kemudian tak ada gol lagi yang lahir dan Chelsea pun kalah 1-3.

"Saya pikir Torres akan bikin gol (kedua). Itu adalah sebuah kegagalan yang buruk," komentar Fergie di Mirror.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/09/19/094518/1725187/72/fergie-komentari-kegagalan-torres

zudomiriku

20-09-2011, 08:05 PM

ini waktu opa diwawancara ama anaknya King Kenny

Fergie accuses Dalglish’s daughter of ‘looking for stupid little things’

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Though Manchester United were unable to score their usual baker's dozen of goals and only came away with a 1-1 draw in their Champions League group stage opener against Benfica, second-choice goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard proved to be a stand-out performer.

After the match, reporter Kelly Cates -- who happens to be the daughter of Liverpool manager and Fergie's sworn frienemy Kenny Dalglish -- asked him if Lindegaard's fine play would cause him to rethink starting the rested David De Gea against Chelsea this weekend. And that's all it took to agitate Sir Alex.

From the Manchester Evening News:

Asked whether Lindegaard had given him a selection dilemma in choosing between he and De Gea in goal against Chelsea this weekend, Ferguson said: "No, not at all. David De Gea will play on Sunday. That was the understanding we had before the game, and it doesn't change.

"I don't know why you ask these questions, you're just looking for stupid little things. Anyway...it proves we have two terrific goalkeepers."

It was a perfectly reasonable question to ask and one many viewers were probably wondering themselves. Cates rebutted Ferguson's "stupid little things" comment by stating that she meant it as a "compliment to Lindegaard and the performance he put in." But, Ferguson has a long history of resenting reporters -- whether they're the offspring of his rivals or not -- for doing their job properly, so this is pretty much status quo here.

Meanwhile, if your Anders Lindegaard you're probably a little upset that playing well in your Champions League debut isn't giving your boss a selection delemma. Even though Ferguson has admitted that De Gea has made unexpected mistakes early on.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bbdT0

alpben

20-09-2011, 10:05 PM

Cole tackle shocks Ferguson

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Sir Alex Ferguson accused Ashley Cole of a reckless tackle on Javier Hernandez during Manchester United's 3-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Hernandez was forced off due to injury in the second half of United's fifth straight win of the season after being on the wrong end of what Ferguson felt was a "shocking tackle" from the England full-back.

It is not known how long the Mexican will be sidelined for.

However, Hernandez was in obvious pain as he hobbled down the tunnel and Ferguson was not impressed.

"It was a shocking tackle," he told MUTV after Sunday's Premier League clash.

"The referee booked him, so I don't understand why he hasn't given a penalty.

"Ashley Cole is very reckless at times. He is committed of course but being committed you can sometimes go over the edge a bit.

"That was an example of that."

Even Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas admitted it was not the greatest tackle. However, Villas-Boas felt the incident might not have happened if the officials had got two earlier offside decisions correct, which would have wiped out goals for Chris Smalling and man-of-the-match Nani.

"Maybe he wouldn't get sent off if the linesman does his work," said Villas-Boas. "He [Cole] would have been less emotionally drained.

"I work the other way round. You are trying to say the referee did something wrong. I cannot forget the previous two.

"If it was 0-0, maybe Ashley is a little bit more mentally in control of the situation and doesn't do the red card foul that you mention."

Phil Dowd's decision to book Cole means that the matter is now dealt with, although television replays indicated the Chelsea man had been lucky to escape with only that sanction.

However, Fernando Torres will not be wanting to watch the game again after he followed up his second goal for the Blues with an embarrassing miss after rounding David de Gea but firing wide of an empty net nine minutes from the end.

Ferguson diplomatically labelled it "a bad miss". Villas-Boas was even more sympathetic.

"You have to be fair," he said.

"Today two of the best strikers in the world missed crazy chances.

"It happened to Fernando and Rooney. It is nothing dramatic. Sometimes the ball goes in. It didn't fall our side.

"Normally it is 3-2. At that point it might have given us a mental edge for the last 10 minutes.

"We would have been completely exposed at the back but we would have taken the risk to try and get a draw. It didn't happen."

Villas-Boas was referring to Rooney's 'Moscow moment' when, in an incident just like the one John Terry suffered to cost his side victory in the 2008 Champions League final, the United striker slipped as he went to take a second-half penalty.

In addition, Ramires and Dimitar Berbatov when it seemed like it was easier to score, although in both instances, Ferguson felt the players had been let down by the passes.

"Both passes were terrible; Torres to Ramires and Wayne's to Berbatov," said Ferguson.

"It was very difficult to get proper connection on them because the ball's going all over the place."

Chelsea had 24 shots, a staggering number at Old Trafford.

However, they were out of the game by the interval as Rooney's ninth of the season followed earlier efforts from Smalling, who later suffered a groin injury, and Nani, when Chelsea's defences looked alarmingly weak.

It completed United's best start to the season since 1985 and equalled a club record 18-match winning sequence at home.

"There were so many mistakes in the match from both teams," said Ferguson.

"We have won a game where we were so careless. We could have thrown it away."

It was Villas-Boas' first defeat as Chelsea boss, which leaves his side five points adrift of the hosts, who are now two points clear following Manchester City's failure to hold onto a two-goal lead at Fulham.

"As I said before, nothing that happened here would mean anything in the Premier League table," said Villas-Boas.

"It is an [unpredictable] league.

"Manchester City have the most amazing squad as well, but they didn't win. Arsenal and Liverpool lost.

"All of the five contenders are there. Anything can happen.

"The most regular is United at the moment but we showed we are up to the level of the champions.

"This game didn't go our way. But we will be up there competing for the title, I am glad Sir Alex corroborates."

teamtalk.com

zudomiriku

20-09-2011, 10:54 PM

15 Best Quotes by Sir Alex Ferguson

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Sir Alex Ferguson is surely one of the most successful managers ever in world football history. The Manchester United fans love him and the non-Manchester United people hate him.

But whether you love him or hate him, he has given Manchester United 24 incredible years of his guidance and has been one of the most admired and respected persons in the game till date.

He was awarded the Knightship in 1999 and holds the most number of records for being the Manager of the Year in England.

He is an amazing person, an interesting one often, and has never feared anyone in his path to say or express his feelings. That has created some of the best sayings by the manager in his long tenure as the Manchester United manager. While I have collected some of the best ones, the list is simply endless.

In 1999, the Champions League Final against Bayern Munich
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The halftime speech by Sir Alex was “At the end of this game, the European Cup will be only six feet away from you, and you’ll not even able to touch it if we lose. And for many of you, that will be the closest you will ever get. Don’t you dare come back in here without giving your all.”

And then, at the end of the game

“I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. Football. Bloody hell.”

The result is perhaps known to everyone, where United won the Champions League final as they netted the ball twice in the extra time to get an astonishing 2-1 lead over the Germans.

Source: http://www.redcafe.net

On Ex-Chelsea Boss Jose Mourinho
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Sir Alex said about the then Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho, "He was certainly full of it, calling me boss and big man when we had our post-match drink after the first leg. But it would help if his greetings were accompanied by a decent glass of wine. What he gave me was paint-stripper."

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk

On Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger
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In January 2005, "In the tunnel, Wenger was criticising my players, calling them cheats, so I told him to leave them alone and behave himself. He ran at me with his hands raised saying 'What do you want to do about it?' To not apologise for the behaviour of the players to another manager is unthinkable. It's a disgrace, but I don't expect Wenger to ever apologise...he's that type of person".

Add onto that the 1996 comment, "They say he's an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages! I've got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages!"

And then in 1997, Sir Alex said about Arsene Wenger, "He's a novice—he should keep his opinions to Japanese football"

Source: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/

On Liverpool
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This is a tribute to the 19-time champions, as Sir Alex said earlier, "My greatest challenge is not what’s happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their f***ing perch. And you can print that."

Manchester United beat the record of Liverpool by becoming the 19-time champions in the English Premier League.

Champ19ns indeed!!!

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football and http://ns1209.hubpages.com/

On Ryan Giggs
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Sir Alex Ferguson once said about the legend Ryan Giggs:

"I remember the first time I saw him. He was 13 and just floated over the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind."

Ryan Giggs, in his late 30s, is still an inspiration for the United midfield, and for years, he has been the edge that United needed. He is called the most decorated footballer in English football till date.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football

On Gary Neville
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Sir Alex said about his long-time serving right-back Gary Neville:

"If he was an inch taller, he'd be the best centre half in Britain. His father is 6ft 2in—I'd check the milkman."

Now that is really a funny piece from the boss.

Neville, who served United for almost 20 years, is one of the rare one-club men. Neville made about 400 appearances for United and as a vital force along the right side of the Manchester United defense. Though often involved in controversies, yet Neville is always remembered among United fans for his passion and loyalty to United.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football

On David Beckham
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David Beckham, a former Manchester United player and surely one of the most popular player in sports history, was addressed by his coach Sir Alex as:

"David Beckham is Britain’s finest striker of a football not because of God-given talent but because he practises with a relentless application that the vast majority of less gifted players wouldn’t contemplate."

Oh, and I cannot resist the greed to add some more of his comments on Beckham, as he said once “Just ****ing patch him up.” He said this to the club physio after accidentally he kicked a boot to Beckham's head, who needed stitches for that incident.

Later Sir Alex said to the media, "It was a freakish incident. If I tried it 100 or a million times, it couldn’t happen again. If I could I would have carried on playing!"

Source: http://ns1209.hubpages.com and http://www.redcafe.net

[/B]On Himself
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Now when the Boss was asked about himself, as to what he plans to do after retirement from the management of United, he replied in full confidence:

[B]"I am such a bloody talented guy. I might go into painting or something like that."

Now that is an attitude we need, an attitude which has taken United to heights that people will speak for years and years.

Source: http://ns1209.hubpages.com/hub/

On Filippo Inzaghi
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Inzaghi, in his prime, was one of the best strikers in the world football. Though the player still continues to play for Italian club AC Milan, the signs of growing old are prominent in the game. However, at 38, he is still better than many experienced youngsters in world football.

When Inzaghi was found to be the player with most number of offside in football, Sir Alex said "Pippo Inzaghi was born in an offside position."

I told you, the Boss has got humor!

Source: http://www.redcafe.net

Laughing out Loudly
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Once he said,

"When an Italian tells me it's pasta on the plate, I check under the sauce to make sure. They are the inventors of the smokescreen."

Surely, Sir Alex is a happy man at the moment. And we wish him to be happy like this forever, happy with his team Manchester United. And we say our all-time quote, " Glory, Glory Man United."

Source: http://ns1209.hubpages.com/

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/843506-manchester-united-10-best-quotes-by-sir-alex-ferguson

MIN

23-09-2011, 07:21 PM

Edin Dzeko And Sir Alex Ferguson Awarded Player And Manager Of The Month

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has been rewarded for his fine start to the new season by being named Barclays Player of the Month for August.

The 25-year-old has scored six goals in City’s opening three fixtures, including four against Tottenham in a 5-1 win at White Hart Lane last weekend.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had a slow start to his career in England – after his £27million move from Wolfsburg in January – but is now starting to repay that fee.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was handed his 26th manager of the month award after victories over West Brom and Tottenham, as well as the 8-2 hammering of rivals Arsenal.

The 69-year-old is approaching his 25th anniversary at the Old Trafford helm and has started the season well as he goes in search of a 13th Premier League title.

Source: caughtoffside.com

Sheyro_07Seven

24-09-2011, 10:16 PM

Sampai Kapan yach si Mbah,...... :hammer:

semoga aje berbuah manis d penghujung karirNya buat UNITED,....:-bd

marsitada

25-09-2011, 03:22 AM

terima kasih opa :)
=D>

Sir Alsep Ferguson

26-09-2011, 09:01 AM

apa2an nih...
wong, takel nya emang bahaya ....
itu klo di lihat reply nya...kaki si cole itu naik...
itu bener reckless ...

http://football-talk.co.uk/40637/gunners-ace-slams-fergie/

Former Gunners Ace Slams Fergie

Paul Merson has hit out at Sir Alex Ferguson after the Scot slammed Ashley Cole for his tackle on Javier Hernandez last week.

Fergie was left furious after Cole’s challenge forced Hernandez off the field. But former Arsenal ace Merson wrote in his column for the Daily Star:

"He was wrong. Javier Hernandez got injured after Cole made that tackle on him – and Fergie called him reckless. I don’t think he is at all.

"He is a top, top player, Ashley Cole. He wasn’t out to injure the guy. For me he’s going for the ball.

"You don’t go out to hurt a player in your own box because it’s a penalty. I don’t understand all this stuff about the ball being out of play.

"That’s the reason the ref gave for not giving the penalty. But that’s rubbish, isn’t it? It should have been a penalty.

"I think Fergie was angry because he’s lost a player – and he’s entitled to his opinion. But he was wrong to accuse Ashley like that."

Redsbusby

26-09-2011, 09:11 AM

Merson ini sotoy bett dehh.
Kalo tau hernandez bakal nendang tuh bola kenapa pake ancang ancang dan pake gunting segala tekelnya...

Bukan masalah penalti, tp terlepas dr itu, di depan atau pun diluar kotak penalty, tekel seperti gt ngga harus terjadi kali,.

Sheyro_07Seven

26-09-2011, 11:54 AM

tekel Cole ke Chicha emang perlu dpet hadiah PisuhaN dr smua fans UNITED,.!!!!!~X(~X(~X(

emang keparat tacklinGNya Cole,...[-X[-X[-X[-X:army::army::army:

zudomiriku

27-09-2011, 01:57 PM

Fergie Bicara Tentang Terapi 'Pengering Rambut'
Kris Fathoni W - detiksport

Manchester - Manajer Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson dikenal cukup temperamental dan saat amarahnya meledak pemain yang dimarahi seperti terkena pengering rambut. Inilah komentar Fergie mengenai "pengering rambut" ala dirinya.

Bulan November ini Fergie genap seperempat abad menangani MU. Dalam kurun waktu sekitar 25 tahun tersebut, aspek emosi menjadi bagian tidak terlepaskan dari peranan manajerialnya.

Luapan emosi Fergie acapkali memang mampu melecut semangat para pemainnya. Tetapi ada juga momen-momen di mana hal itu justru mengawali kepindahan pemainnya ke klub lain.

Salah satu contoh yang boleh jadi paling tenar adalah perihal marah-marahnya Fergie di ruang ganti, di mana itu berujung kepada sepakan sepatu yang nyasar ke pelipis David Beckham. Saat itu Beckham adalah megabintang 'Setan Merah'.

Tak lama usai insiden tersebut, Beckham memutuskan hengkang. Meski kini hubungan Becks-Fergie diakui masih tetap baik-baik saja, Fergie tetap mendapat pertanyaan apakah sikapnya itu sudah "merusak" para pemain bintangnya secara umum.

"Aku harap tidak. Ada banyak mitos terkait dengan hal ini. Dalam latihan, tidak ada hal lain kecuali pujian untuk semua pemain. Tidak ada yang lain kecuali hal positif," aku Fergie di ESPN Star.

"Apa yang didapatkan David dan pemain lain adalah caraku bereaksi pada kekalahan, yang mana tidak mudah aku terima. Aku pikir aku tidak perlu berubah, aku tidak suka orang yang berubah. Aku pikir Anda harus tetap pada sifat asli. Tapi semuanya selesai setelah itu. Aku tidak pernah mengungkit-ungkit, besok adalah hari baru untukku," paparnya.

Terkait dengan hal itu Fergie sekaligus menerangkan mengenai kebiasaan dirinya dalam memarahi pemain, yang mana saking dahsyatnya sampai diibaratkan seperti habis kena "todong" pengering rambut.

"Pengering tambut adalah bagian dari mitos dan juga hingar bingarnya (sepakbola). Itu benar-benar dibesar-besarkan. Tapi aku adalah sosok yang konfrontasional dan aku tidak suka orang mendebat balik ucapanku. Aku pikir dari sinilah muncul terapi pengering rambut," simpul pria 69 tahun itu.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/09/27/123123/1731279/72/fergie-bicara-tentang-terapi-pengering-rambut

zudomiriku

27-09-2011, 03:09 PM

Ferguson: Chelsea lurking dangerously

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Chelsea to be in the thick of the Premier League title battle, even though the Londoners have been overlooked during the opening weeks of the season.

With both Manchester clubs blazing a trail at the top of the table - City and United have yet to drop a point between them - Chelsea are being ignored.

Ferguson believes that will suit new Stamford Bridge manager Andre Villas-Boas down to the ground.

For, while the Etihad Stadium and Old Trafford attract all the publicity, the top flight's youngest coach can acclimatise himself to the new surroundings.

And, when Chelsea head to United on Sunday, Ferguson anticipates United will be taking on one of their biggest rivals.

"They will be there at the end of the season, there is no doubt about that," he said. "At the moment, of course, the two Manchester teams are enjoying the publicity that comes from the predictions that they are going to be involved in the winning of the league.

"In the background lurks Chelsea. They don't need the publicity. They will be enjoying being out of the profile at the moment."

There is usually just one goal in it and it will be very tight on Sunday again.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager.

Chelsea had enjoyed the better of recent confrontations between the teams until last season, when United recovered from losing the opening meeting between the teams to win three on the trot in just over a month, including both legs of a Champions League quarter-final.

"It will be a fantastic game," Ferguson said. "The games between both sides over the last seven years have been very close affairs.There is usually just one goal in it and it will be very tight on Sunday again."

Ferguson has also been impressed with the manner in which Villas-Boas has adapted to his new surroundings, having been recruited from Porto in the summer at the tender age of 33.

"The new coach has started very well," he said. "For a young man who has come to Chelsea, it is a great challenge. It is a hard challenge at his age but when you go to a new club, you hope you get an immediate response. He has got that. They are a team with great experience and they will always be a challenge to us."

Ferguson reported no fresh injury concerns, with skipper Nemanja Vidic (calf), Tom Cleverley (foot) and Rafael (shoulder) still out, while Danny Welbeck (hamstring) is not expected to be available until next week's encounter with Stoke City.

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1511596.html?cid=newsletter_en_20110922_new sid1511596

Redsbusby

27-09-2011, 04:33 PM

Fergie Bicara Tentang Terapi 'Pengering Rambut'
Kris Fathoni W - detiksport

Pesan moral yg kuat banget nih dr saf..
Ungkapan 'Aku tidak pernah mgnungkit ngungkit, Besok adalah hari baruku dan 'Semua orang haruslah tetap pada sifat aslinya':thumbup:

Sheyro_07Seven

27-09-2011, 05:52 PM

Fergie Bicara Tentang Terapi 'Pengering Rambut'

Manchester - Manajer Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson dikenal cukup temperamental dan saat amarahnya meledak pemain yang dimarahi seperti terkena pengering rambut. Inilah komentar Fergie mengenai "pengering rambut" ala dirinya.

Bulan November ini Fergie genap seperempat abad menangani MU. Dalam kurun waktu sekitar 25 tahun tersebut, aspek emosi menjadi bagian tidak terlepaskan dari peranan manajerialnya.

Luapan emosi Fergie acapkali memang mampu melecut semangat para pemainnya. Tetapi ada juga momen-momen di mana hal itu justru mengawali kepindahan pemainnya ke klub lain.

Salah satu contoh yang boleh jadi paling tenar adalah perihal marah-marahnya Fergie di ruang ganti, di mana itu berujung kepada sepakan sepatu yang nyasar ke pelipis David Beckham. Saat itu Beckham adalah megabintang 'Setan Merah'.

Tak lama usai insiden tersebut, Beckham memutuskan hengkang. Meski kini hubungan Becks-Fergie diakui masih tetap baik-baik saja, Fergie tetap mendapat pertanyaan apakah sikapnya itu sudah "merusak" para pemain bintangnya secara umum.

"Aku harap tidak. Ada banyak mitos terkait dengan hal ini. Dalam latihan, tidak ada hal lain kecuali pujian untuk semua pemain. Tidak ada yang lain kecuali hal positif," aku Fergie di ESPN Star.

"Apa yang didapatkan David dan pemain lain adalah caraku bereaksi pada kekalahan, yang mana tidak mudah aku terima. Aku pikir aku tidak perlu berubah, aku tidak suka orang yang berubah. Aku pikir Anda harus tetap pada sifat asli. Tapi semuanya selesai setelah itu. Aku tidak pernah mengungkit-ungkit, besok adalah hari baru untukku," paparnya.

Terkait dengan hal itu Fergie sekaligus menerangkan mengenai kebiasaan dirinya dalam memarahi pemain, yang mana saking dahsyatnya sampai diibaratkan seperti habis kena "todong" pengering rambut.

"Pengering tambut adalah bagian dari mitos dan juga hingar bingarnya (sepakbola). Itu benar-benar dibesar-besarkan. Tapi aku adalah sosok yang konfrontasional dan aku tidak suka orang mendebat balik ucapanku. Aku pikir dari sinilah muncul terapi pengering rambut," simpul pria 69 tahun itu.

http://detiksport.com

Redsbusby

27-09-2011, 06:04 PM

Fergie Bicara Tentang Terapi 'Pengering Rambut'
Kris Fathoni W - detiksport

Fergie Bicara Tentang Terapi 'Pengering Rambut'

dopost om :shakehand:

We all always keep our trust on fergie no matter 'star' those coming in and outs...

Sheyro_07Seven

27-09-2011, 06:07 PM

dopost om :shakehand:

We all always keep our trust on fergie no matter 'star' those coming in and outs...

mangap,....ndak teU,....sumonggO klo mo d merger/delete ma om Mood,.... :D :shakehand:

asdena

30-09-2011, 12:58 PM

sosok pelatih hebat....
mungkin bisa jadi satu2 nya pelatih yang menukangi satu tim cukup lama kali ya
( mohon koreksi kalo salah :)>- )

semoga si opa ini sehat2 aja panjang umur
bisa menukangi united dalam 2 musim ke depan

:ui1::ui1::ui1:

Redsbusby

30-09-2011, 06:50 PM

hahahaha... ini yg ditulis scholes dalam buku biografinya yg baru aja dilaunching...
Doi ditanya apa aja yg dilakuin ferguson selama sesi latihan berlangsung, dan dijawab :

"You could see he had a nice left foot and he loved taking penalties. Nobody could ever save them - or perhaps I should say nobody dared to save them!"

:)) or nobody wanted to get the Hairdryer Treatment :))

Sheyro_07Seven

30-09-2011, 09:53 PM

Fergie Dukung Mancini Soal Tevez

Manchester - Sikap manajer Manchester City, Roberto Mancini, atas "pembangkangan" Carlos Tevez mendapat dukungan dari bos Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson. Menurut dia, manajer adalah yang paling penting.

Ketika Tevez menolak bermain di tengah laga City melawan Bayern Munich di Liga Champions hari Selasa lalu, Mancini langsung menyatakan bahwa masa depan si pemain di klub tersebut sudah "selesai". Ia juga mencekal pemain internasional Argentina itu selama dua minggu.

Tindakan Mancini tersebut dianggap tepat oleh Fergie, yang notabene pernah pula menjadi bos Tevez di Old Trafford, dari 2007 sampai 2009.

"Roberto telah menunjukkan kekuatan karakternya, kekuatan manajemennya, dan itu penting," cetus Sir Alex dikutip BBC, Jumat (30/9/2011).

"Di sebuah klub sepakbola, tidak ada yang lebih penting dibanding manajer," sambung dia.

Ferguson pernah mengalami situasi serupa dengan Mancini pada November 2001. Ketika itu Paul Scholes menolak bermain setelah dipilih masuk tim lapis kedua untuk tampil di ajang Piala Carling menghadapi Arsenal, sementara dia tidak tidak dilibatkan dalam pertandingan MU sebelumnya di liga -- kalah dari Liverpool.

"Kita semua punya pengalaman sendiri-sendiri dalam mengatasi kesulitan-kesulitan kita, dan kita harus mengatasinya semampu yang kita bisa," tukas Fergie.

Scholes sendiri mengakui ulahnya kala itu salah. Ia sempat pasrah jika Fergie sampai mendepaknya, tapi beruntung konsekuensi buruk itu tidak terjadi, setelah dirinya meminta maaf.

"Aku sadar, itu bodoh. Aku merendahkan manajer dan aku menyesal. Ini mungkin mirip dengan yang ada di pikiran Carlos Tevez, kalau benar dia menolak turun ke lapangan," tutur Scholes.

"Terkait apa yang pernah aku lakukan waktu itu, manajer bisa saja memecatku, dan melakukan apa saja yang dia mau terhadapku. Aku segera minta maaf karena aku sadar itu kesalahan yang sangat besar. Dia menghukum aku dengan denda maksimal. Cerita itu selesai, dan aku langsung berpikir akan dimainkan di pertandingan berikutnya."

http://detiksport.com

hendiplast

01-10-2011, 06:29 AM

Change your 'cavalier attitude' or we'll lose the title race, Fergie warns United

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Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his Manchester United players to abandon the 'cavalier attitude' that has crept into their game - otherwise they will not win the Premier League.
Ferguson was bewildered by his players' approach against Basle in midweek when United conceded three goals in the second half and were lucky not to lose before scoring an equaliser to make it 3-3 in the last minute.
At least Ferguson will be able to pick from a stronger squad when Norwich visit on Saturday, with Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Jonny Evans all back from injury, but the United manager's over-riding message is about cutting out defensive carelessness.

He told a news conference at United's Carrington training ground: 'The way we are playing at the moment there's a cavalier attitude to it.
'Maybe people enjoy it but it certainly doesn't win leagues so we have to do better defensively.
'People say our performance on Tuesday was careless and we underestimated our opponents and maybe there's an element of truth in that. I certainly wasn't happy, even in the first half I could smell we were too relaxed and we could have lost three goals in the first half.'
Ferguson pointed out that when Basle scored their second goal, a header by Alexander Frei, United had only one player in the penalty area challenging the striker.

He added: 'We were too cavalier. On the second goal for instance we had only one defender in the penalty box. Patrice Evra was out wide tracking the boy who crossed it, Fabio was playing outside right, Phil Jones was in centre midfield. There was only Rio Ferdinand in the penalty box.
'I know it was a fantastic cross but it's an unfair advantage to only have one defender in the penalty box.
'We have to balance attack and defence and that's why it's called a team. A team functions in all parts, understanding each other's parts and we're too cavalier at the moment.'
Ferguson is anxious for his players not to underestimate Paul Lambert's Norwich despite the lack of star players in the Canaries squad.

Lambert played for Borussia Dortmund when the Bundesliga side knocked United out of the Champions League in the 1997 semi-finals and went on to become European champions, and Ferguson said his fellow Scot had learned much from his time in Germany.
'Norwich have made a terrific start. You look at Norwich and see full houses every week. There's something happening down there, a vibrancy about the place,' said the United manager.
'I remember Paul as a kid at St Mirren and the next time he faced me, he was at Dortmund when we played the Champions League semi-final. He's one of the few Scotsmen to win a European medal outside a Scottish team. He learned everything there.
'He's started out well at Norwich, they're playing with a great sense of purpose and you can see progress every week. It's been a good move for the lad.'

Ferguson hopes to have Nemanja Vidic, Tom Cleverly and Chris Smalling back from their injuries after the international break but admits that for Vidic and Cleverly particularly the Liverpool game on October 15 may come too soon.
'Vida and Tom will need to do a lot of good training to be considered for that sort of match,' he said.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

Redsbusby

02-10-2011, 09:12 PM

Its been 25 years and counting...
What an achievement, sir!!!

Bloody "Devil" R3d

03-10-2011, 01:12 AM

Ya.., semoha bisa lebih ya Opa... :thumbup: InsyaALLOH kalau kesehatan beliau masih mendukung, 4 tahun akan terasa sebentar kok.... Dan pasti akan nambah 4 tahun lagi.... GGMU

Kalau begitu.., nanti akan ada peringatan tahun ke-30 SAF menukangi UNITED..!! AMAZING...!! Lets pray for it... thumbup:

Sir Alex Ferguson claims he could remain in the Manchester United hot-seat for another four years.

The legendary Scot has already occupied the position for 25 years, overseeing a glittering era in the Red Devils' history.

He came close to stepping down in 2002, but a change of heart saw him shelve his retirement plans indefinitely.

Speculation continues to rage regarding his Old Trafford tenure, with various dates offered up as potential end points.

Ferguson, though, has always maintained that he will stay on for as long as he is enjoying his work and for as long as he feels he can do the job.

He may be fast approaching his 70th birthday, but the Scot insists he has no plans to walk away any time soon, with it possible that he could remain in the post until 2015.

"I've got three or four years left," said Ferguson.

"I feel good. But when I do leave, I will leave in place a strong young team that will continue to succeed for my successor."

Spirit

Ferguson has helped United to dominate English football and claims his success is down to creating a mentality that is geared more towards the collective effort than individual reward.

He added: "It's all about team spirit.

"In a match, I only need eight of my players to be on top form. If the other three aren't up to it, it's not €serious. The other eight do the work for them.

"There has only been six matches where I've had all 11 players perform at their very best. It's like swallows. They always fly together in a group, in a V formation, and those at the front do the majority of the work. And they alternate regularly.

"If one swallow flies out of formation, two others go to get him and bring him back into the group. It's the same in my teams - sacrifice, friendship, and the giving of oneself to the team."

ario adi nugroho

04-10-2011, 01:22 AM

berharap di tahun ini si opa bisa membawa United meraih UCL
panjang umur opa :D

Fergie Puji United yang Seperti Burung Layang-layang
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

Manchester - Usai meraih kemenangan 2-0 atas Norwich City, manajer Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, memberikan sebuah analogi yang menggambarkan kerja keras dan usaha dari anak buahnya.

The Red Devils meraih kemenangan setelah hampir sepanjang pertandingan kesulitan untuk membongkar pertahanan The Canaries. Dua gol yang diciptakan Anderson dan Danny Welbeck membuat mereka tetap berada di puncak klasemen, meski di saat bersamaan Manchester City juga meraih kemenangan.

Pria asal Skotlandia itu menyebut, tak seluruh pemain di dalam timnya bermain dalam performa terbaiknya. Namun, hal tersebut tak mengkhawatirkannya.

"Ini semua soal spirit tim. Dalam suatu pertandingan, saya hanya butuh delapan pemain yang berada di form terbaiknya. Jika tiga lainnya tidak demikian, itu tidak terlalu serius," ujarnya seperti dilansir AFP.

Ia lantas mengeluarkan analogi mengenai burung layang-layang. "Mereka selalu terbang bersama dalam satu kelompok, dalam formasi V, dan mereka yang berada di depan mengerjakan hampir seluruh pekerjaan."

"Mereka juga kerap berubah. Jika salah satu di antaranya terbang keluar dari formasi, dua lainnya akan mengejar dan membawanya kembali ke dalam kelompok."

"Ini sama seperti tim saya--pengorbanan, petemanan, dan memberikan semuanya untuk tim," tandasnya.

Selain soal spirit tim, Fergie juga dikenal kerap merotasi timnya sedemikian rupa sehingga kehilangan satu atau dua pemain tidak berdampak terlalu besar. Sebagai contoh, ini terlihat dari dimainkannya Antonio Valencia sebagai bek kanan.

Meski berposisi sebagai winger, pos bek kanan bukan lah hal baru bagi Valencia. Pemain asal Ekuador itu pernah mencicipi posisi tersebut pada awal-awal kariernya.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/10/03/083957/1735147/72/fergie-puji-mu-yang-seperti-burung-layang-layang

ario adi nugroho

05-10-2011, 12:01 AM

sehabis liverpool lanjut ke city
kalo lolos dua"nya
berangkat gan menuju gelar juara :D

Performa City Tak Kagetkan Fergie
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

Manchester - Melihat Manchester City duduk berdampingan di puncak klasemen Liga Inggris nyatanya bukanlah hal yang mengherankan untuk Sir Alex Ferguson. Ia sudah bisa membayangkannya sebelum ini.

Meski menyebut City sebagai "Tetangga yang Gaduh", Fergie tak menutup mata atas skuad yang dimiliki tim arahan Roberto Mancini itu. Masuknya Samir Nasri dan Sergio Aguero bak menyempurnakan tim yang sudah disesaki para bintang itu.

City kini punya Edin Dzeko, yang performanya di awal musim ini melampaui apa yang ia lakukan musim lalu. Dzeko sudah mencetak enam gol di Premier League, membuatnya hanya kalah dari Aguero dalam daftar pencetak gol terbanyak untuk klub. Di sisi lain, ada David Silva yang kian matang menjadi menjadi penghidup permainan.

"Saya sudah katakan bahwa ini akan terjadi," ucapnya santai di Sportinglife.

"Mereka adalah tim yang bagus dan sudah berada atau segera berada di tempat yang seharusnya," lanjut manajer asl Skotlandia ini.

Manchester United bakal menghadapi City pada 23 Oktober mendatang di Old Trafford. Bagi Fergie, itu adalah ujian bagi anak-anak asuhnya.

"Kami hanya harus memastikan bahwa kami siap ketika menghadapi City," tukasnya.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/10/04/203310/1736885/72/performa-city-tak-kagetkan-fergie

Andi Istiabudi

13-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Terus berkarya di hari tua ... :)

Sir Alex Tak Lagi Berpikir Pensiun

Bola.net - Sir Alex Ferguson mengungkapkan jika ia kini tak lagi memikirkan soal masa pensiunnya, setelah ia menerima penghargaan dari Universitas Manchester atas 25 tahun pengabdiannya di Manchester United.

Ferguson mengambil alih posisi manajer Setan Merah pada November 1986 dan ia sudah memimpin klub meraih sukses luar biasa dalam dua dekade terakhir.

Dan berbicara pada acara penganugerahan gelar doktor kehormatan untuknya Rabu kemarin, manajer asal Skotlandia berusia 69 tahun itu mengatakan jika akhir karir manajerialnya kini tak lagi mengisi benaknya.

"Saya hanya tak memikirkan lagi soal pensiun," ujarnya.

"Saat Anda berada di treadmill setelah sekian lama, 25 tahun dalam posisi saya, dan kesehatan saya tengah bagus saat ini, semua hanya masalah mengharapkan menjadi manajer Manchester United, ketimbang mencemaskan Alex Ferguson."

"Saya menikmatinya saat ini. Kami memiliki tim muda yang bagus dan banyak pemain muda di klub, juga staf yang luar biasa, jadi masa depan kami cukup bagus dan saya bisa terus menikmatinya," tambah manajer asal Skotlandia itu.

"Saya rasa selalu menyenangkan bisa dihargai dan dikenal, serta mendapatkan penghargaan ini adalah merupakan pengakuan atas semua kerja keras yang sudah berlangsung di Manchester United dalam kurun 25 tahun terakhir - bukan hanya oleh saya, namun oleh semua orang di klub." (espn/row)

Source : http://www.bola.net

zudomiriku

14-10-2011, 02:56 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson defends Wayne Rooney over red card

• Manager admits Rooney has 'fiery temper'
• 'He's shown tremendous improvement'

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Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Wayne Rooney in the wake of the red card that will rule him out of the start of next summer's European Championship, admitting that the player suffers from a "fiery temper" but pointing out that he has also significantly improved when it comes to his self-control.

Rooney will miss at least the opening fixture of Euro 2012 because of his kick at the Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic during England's 2-2 draw in Podgorica last Friday.

That could be increased to two or three games, depending on how seriously Uefa views the offence, and Ferguson said he will check on the player's state of mind when he returns to training with Manchester United on Wednesday to prepare for the weekend fixture against Liverpool.

"Obviously he will be disappointed," the United manager told Sirius XM. "It was one of these, how do you put it, reflex actions by the boy. He's been tackled, and he's reacted. He's got that fiery temper, which to my mind is not the worst thing in the world."

Ferguson has not been in contact with Rooney since the incident – "I texted him but he hasn't got back to me," he explained – but said he was satisfied the player was at the right club to learn how to control his temper.

"I think we do that. He's shown tremendous improvement in terms of his temperament, his reactions to being tackled and things like that over the last few years. As maturity comes along, then it brings other things. It brings the responsibility, which he is improving all the time."

Ferguson, who has been on holiday in the United States, was asked whether he thought there was a direct link between Rooney's behaviour and the revelation before the match that the player's father had been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged spot-fixing. "I don't know. I've no idea. It's difficult to say with these things. I'll be home tomorrow, then I'll see him then."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/11/sir-alex-ferguson-wayne-rooney

hendiplast

16-10-2011, 08:13 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson frustrated by Manchester United's defensive lapse

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson criticised Ryan Giggs after the veteran winger left the wall to allow Liverpool's Steven Gerrard to score a free-kick at Anfield.

Substitute Javier Hernandez equalised as the game ended 1-1, a fair result according the Reds boss.

"It was very difficult. The referee is under a lot of pressure and I'm not surprised they got the free-kick," he said after Rio Ferdinand was penalised for a challenge on Charlie Adam.

"It's exactly the same as last year. The wide players left the wall and it was bad defensive play.

"I didn't think they were really threatening until they scored the goal but then the game opened up and we took the chance. In the context of today the result is fair."

Rival boss Kenny Dalglish said: "I thought in the first half the two teams almost cancelled each other out, and the second half started much the same.

"We scored the goal then they equalised, then their keeper made two or three good saves. I thought the boy (De Gea) was struggling? He wasn't struggling today, he made two or three great saves."

NME

Ucup Carrick

16-10-2011, 11:05 AM

ya8Rcfy1q5I

Post match interview...
aduh gak jelas ngomongnya opa...scottish banget...
termasuk soal FK gua denger dia komen..

Sir Alsep Ferguson

19-10-2011, 01:03 PM

kok kayaknya dah mulai terobsesi ngalahin barca ya

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/116711.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Sir Alex believes United are closing in on Barca

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are fast closing the gap on reigning European champions Barcelona.

Ferguson's side suffered a 3-1 defeat to Pep Guardiola's men in last season's Champions League final, but believes momentum has begun to shift back toward the Premier League club.

"That's always going to be the challenge [catching Barcelona]," Ferguson is quoted as saying in The Mirror. "We've introduced some young players to the club this season who have tremendous ability and a great energy and spirit about them.

"So I think we're making great strides towards that level Barcelona have reached these past two or three years.

"Sometimes these things go in cycles and at the moment Barcelona are in the middle of a fantastic cycle of having a tremendous squad of players. But that changes over time and at the moment English football is in a good cycle in terms of the four teams that are represented in Europe every year.

"In the last few years we've got to finals and semi-finals in Europe. So I think England and Spain are at the top at this moment in time, but Barca are obviously the target for everyone."

Ferguson has tipped Barca, along with their Spanish rivals Real Madrid and German giants Bayern Munich, to fight it out for this season's European title alongside the Premier League clubs in the competition.

"The fact Bayern are going to have the final on their own ground is a big incentive for them," said Ferguson.

"They haven't lost many goals, they've been very strong defensively, so you'd have to look at them as one of the teams that will be challenging to be there in the final. Playing on their own ground would be a fantastic advantage for them.

"Barcelona and Real Madrid, without a doubt [are among the favourites]. But I think the English teams like ourselves, Chelsea and Manchester City will make a good show of it."

Redsbusby

19-10-2011, 03:20 PM

Gapapa oom..
Itu nunjukin kalo saf apa adanya, ngakuin kalo barca emang superior.. bukan mencari alibi 'karena ini karena itu'..
Ngga heran kenapa si dani alves sampe muji2 sifat kesatria manajer hingga pemain united :)

Sheyro_07Seven

19-10-2011, 04:28 PM

mungkin neh SAF,..msh pnsaran ntuk selalu d atas Barca & 2 x tunduk di final UCL,.... hemmm,... :-?

mkanNya SAF msh mnkmati kpelatihanNya mpek skrg alias gak mau pensiuN,... :D

versi lokalNya :

Fergie Ingin Bawa MU Menyamai Level Barca

Bukarest - Barcelona boleh dibilang kiblat sepakbola saat ini dengan sepakbola indah mereka. Manchester United pun ingin dibawa Sir Alex Ferguson menyamai level permainan Los Cules.

Dengan sepakbola indah mereka dan serta tentu Lionel Messi, Barca bagaikan jadi kekuatan baru sepakbola yang sulit terbendung. Bukti mudahnya adalah 11 gelar yang didapat dalam tiga tahun terakhir.

Sudah begitu permainan mereka pun banyak mengundang puja puji dan tak jarang banyak klub yang mengikuti jejak Barca yang sukses dengan para pemain hasil didikan akademi.

Tak terkecuali raksasa Inggris, MU, yang nyatanya tengah mengikuti jejak Barca dengan mulai memaka para pemain muda di musim ini. Sebut saja Tom Cleverley, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Fabio-Rafael, David De Gea dan beberapa pasukan lama yang umurnya masih berkisar 23-26 tahun.

Pilihan Fergie memang sejauh ini tak mengecewakan karena MU masih kompetitif di kompetisi yang mereka itu. Tujuan The Red Devils pun cuma satu yakni menyamai level Barca ke depannya.

"Selalu menjadi tantangan untuk menyamai Barcelona. Kami telah memakai beberapa pemain muda yang punya kemampuan luar biasa, energi yang berlimpah dan semangat, musim ini," tutur Fergie di Mirror.

"Jadi saya berpikir kami membuat langkah besar untuk mencapai level yang Barcelona telah capai dalam dua tiga tahun terakhir," sambungnya.

"Terkadang hal-hal seperti ini sudah ada siklusnya dan saat ini Barcelona saat ini tengah berada dalam siklus fantastis dengan memiliki para pemain yang luar biasa. Namun itu akan berubah setiap saat dan saat ini sepakbola Inggris ada di siklus yang bagus di mana empat tim setiap musimnya mewakili di Eropa," analisnya.

Barca memang kerap jadi penghadang Fergie dan MU untuk menambah titel Liga Champions mereka. Dua kali bertemu di final 2009 dan 2011, 'Setan Merah' harus selalu takluk dari lawannya yang asal Catalan itu.

"Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir kami mencapai final dan semifinal di Eropa. Jadi saya pikir Inggris dan Spanyol sedang berada di atas saat ini. Namun jelas Barca adalah target semua orang," pungkas Fergie.

http://detiksport.com

hendiplast

19-10-2011, 06:00 PM

Bring on City! Manchester United manager Ferguson fired up for derby day

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Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing the chance to reclaim top spot in the Premier League from Manchester City this weekend.
Ferguson labelled last week's trip to Liverpool as his biggest game of the season and a 1-1 draw saw his Manchester United side surrender pole position to their city rivals.

Sunday's derby at Old Trafford gives the teams - both buoyed by midweek wins in the Champions League - a chance to lay down an early marker and Ferguson is looking forward to the clash.

He said: 'I think the last couple of years they (City) have become more intense and there is more importance attached to them. On Sunday it's top of the league and second top, and it really builds up into a fantastic prospect for everyone and I'm looking forward to that.'
United needed two Wayne Rooney penalties to see off Otelul Galati in Romania while Sergio Aguero's injury-time goal earned City a 2-1 win over Villarreal - their first victory in their debut season in the competition.

Old Trafford midfiedler Michael Carrick admitted that, despite the results, things hadn't gone quite according to plan against Liverpool and Galati but is eyeing a big performance against their neighbours on Sunday.
He said: 'It's a massive game. Obviously it's been a tough week. The first two games have gone okay, so hopefully we can finish it off well.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

ario adi nugroho

20-10-2011, 04:23 AM

mungkin di saat United meraih gelar champion ke 4 di situlah kita bisa menyaingi barca

secara kalah 2x di final...itu kan yg menjadi masalah..gelar champion!!

Sheyro_07Seven

20-10-2011, 07:10 AM

mungkin di saat United meraih gelar champion ke 4 di situlah kita bisa menyaingi barca

secara kalah 2x di final...itu kan yg menjadi masalah..gelar champion!!

setidakNya bgtu brow,....andai kita gak 2 x KO ma Barca d final UCL,...:berbusa:
mgkin kt dah mendekati ntuk raih Badge of Honour,..... :((

hendiplast

22-10-2011, 06:46 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester City are on top but this club loves a challenge

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Dave and Angela Dawes from Wisbech in Cambridgeshire might have been a little surprised to hear themselves mentioned in the build-up to a big derby game, but by comparing the EuroMillions lottery-winning couple to Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson was inadvertently making a point.
Money changes lives. Money changes everything.
And having seen Jack Walker's millions and Roman Abramovich's billions transform Blackburn and Chelsea into Premier League title winners during his reign at Old Trafford, Ferguson knows it is pointless trying to pretend otherwise.

The important thing is how his players respond to change this time. How they meet a challenge that began as an extravagant spending spree just over three years ago but appears on their doorstep on Sunday in the form of a genuine threat to United's dominance of English football.
City never were going to be just noisy neighbours after the Abu Dhabi takeover, and he knew it.

That Roberto Mancini's side go to Old Trafford as league leaders and FA Cup holders emphasises how much a rivalry that used to exist for little more than 180 minutes each season in United's eyes has grown into something more serious.
'It's a six-pointer, no doubt about that,' said Ferguson. 'Whichever team wins, it makes a difference but it's early doors and you can recover from it.

'There are a lot of winning posts along the way and one of the winning posts is Sunday's game. It could be a significant point of the season.'
United's defeat in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in April was pivotal and not only because it opened the door to City's first trophy in 35 years. They lost a big game that mattered equally to both clubs and that hurt them.
At Old Trafford it's a little different. United have been beaten in the derby at home before, of course, but not since the takeover. Not since things changed.

Four wins out of four sounds impressive enough, but it has taken a dramatic injury-time winner from Michael Owen in the 4-3 thriller two years ago and Wayne Rooney's overhead kick in February to maintain the status quo.
Upstaging United at Ferguson's Theatre of Dreams would be the ultimate statement of intent by City, and he is determined to make sure it does not happen.

'The semi-final was a turning point because they won the Cup,' said Ferguson. 'It was the first time they'd won something for 35 years - that is a turning point.

We all reach points and say, "This is a different life now", whether it's a job or winning the lottery. Look at that couple who won £110million in the lottery. Do you not think that was a turning point in their life? We all have points in our lives when it happens.
'We never expect anybody to go away but what we try to do is make sure we are the better one. The important thing is we don't go away.
'City are where they are at the top of the league at the moment and at this club we always accept a challenge. We've done that time and time again.

'It doesn't matter where the challenges come from in this league, you know every year you are going to have to beat someone. This year it may be City.
'It's another situation, another game in the history of the club and we have to see about it. I enjoy that.
'It's the type of challenge we have accepted well over the years. When Blackburn came along and took the title off us we reacted the right way so it didn't do us any harm. It was good for the game.
'You don't always want to be behind a club in the way we were for a couple of years with Chelsea but we showed the vigour and determination that got us back in front of that particular club.
'On Sunday we have another situation against an emerging City team that's gone to the top of the league.'

Both teams go into the game unbeaten but United have not been in the best of form for a month now. Defensively they have struggled, with Ferguson having to name a different back four on nine occasions, and going forward they have lost the sparkle that brought 28 goals in eight games in all competitions - including a 3-2 win over City in the Community Shield.
Their opponents have had their problems as well, of course, and it was interesting to hear Ferguson once again complimenting Mancini over his handling of the Carlos Tevez controversy.
Although the praise sounded sincere, it would not be the first time he has indulged in a bit of kidology before a big game.
Whether he is as generous towards Mancini at half past three tomorrow remains to be seen.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

Sheyro_07Seven

22-10-2011, 10:03 AM

wahhh si Dona berulah neh,...!!! berasa sok jagoaN dah soal Tevez,..!!! :hajar3:

Maradona: Tutup Mulutmu, Ferguson

LONDON - Diego Maradona, mantan pelatih timnas Argentina, menyuruhkan Sir Alex Ferguson tutup mulut terkait kasus Carlos Tevez. Maradona mencap komentar manajer Manchester United itu sebagai sebuah lelucon.

Maradona, yang kini mengarsiteki Al Wasl di Dubai, pernah menyarankan Tevez hengkang dari Manchester United karena Ferguson selalu membangkucadangkan striker Argentina tersebut. Kini setelah Tevez pindah ke Manchester City dan bermasalah dengan manajer Roberto Mancini, Maradona yang dijadikan kambinghitamnya.

Maradona, seperti diberitakan tribalfootball, merasa kesal dengan tudingan tersebut. "Ferguson tidak harus berbicara tentang hal itu. Karena, dia menjadi seorang pelatih besar hanya karena memiliki pemain besar,'' sindir Maradona.

Dia menandaskan bahwa keputusan Tevez hengkang ke Manchester City tidak salah. Karena, klub tersebut memiliki pelatih hebat seperti Roberto Mancini.

''Ferguson membela Mancini dan aku tahu baik Mancini. Aku juga tahu Carlos Tevez,'' kata Maradona. ''Jika Ferguson tidak tahu masalah itu, dia sebaiknya tutup mulut saja. Jadi, ini benar-benar lelucon besar.''

http://republika.co.id

Sheyro_07Seven

22-10-2011, 10:09 AM

bener2 neh dah,...sok jagoan juga si Dona,..!!! dah tau salah sok membela,..!!! :berbusa::-L>:/>:/

Diego Maradona: Ferguson Stop Komentar Tevez

MANCHESTER - Mantan pelatih timnas Argentina, Diego Maradona meminta Sir Alex Ferguson untuk tidak ikut campur dalam urusan Carlos Tevez. Menurut Maradona, apa yang diucapkan Fergi tak lebih sebuah lelucon besar.

"Ferguson seharusnya tidak ikut berkomentar, karena dia menjadi pelatih besar setelah dia mendapatkan pemain besar," tukas Maradona menanggapi pernyataan Fergie soal penolakan Tevez dimainkan oleh Roberto Mancini.

"Ferguson membela Mancini dan saya mengenal baik Mancini, dan saya juga tahu bagaimana Carlos Tevez. Jika, Ferguson tidak tahu sama sekali akar permasalahannya, dia seharusnya tidak berkomentar atau tidak ingin dibseut lelucon besar," imbuhnya.

Maradona boleh dibilang memiliki hubungan yang cukup dekat dengan Tevez. Ia bahkan yang menyarankan Tevez untuk meninggalkan Manchester United, ketika sang pemain lebih banyak duduk di bangku cadangan di Old Trafford.

http://tribunnews.com

Sheyro_07Seven

22-10-2011, 10:46 AM

hemmm,..kyakNya gak bisa deh klo SAF diam saja,..... :-/

Fergie Disuruh Diam untuk Kasus Evra-Suarez

Manchester - Bos Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson telah diberitahu oleh Asosiasi Sepakbola (FA) untuk tidak mengomentari klaim bek Patrice Evra terkait rasisme.

Evra mengklaim bahwa ia mengalami pelecehan oleh pemain Liverpool Luis Suarez setelah kedua tim bermain imbang 1-1 Sabtu lalu.

FA kini telah membuka investigasi mereka dan berbicara kepada Evra, tapi selama pengusutan kasus itu, mereka telah meminta kepada Ferguson untuk tidak berbicara.

"FA Patrice dimintai keterangan kemarin dan telah mengirimkan kepada kami hari ini permintaan untuk tidak memberikan komentar saat penyelidikan dilakukan," ungkap Ferguson.

"Saya punya banyak untuk dikatakan pada maslah itu, tetapi saya kira saya akan harus mematuhi apa yang mereka katakan. Saya ingin mengatakan sesuatu tentang Pat dalam hal tertentu, tetapi biarkan mereka melanjutkan penyelidikan mereka."

Awal pekan ini, manajer Liverpool Kenny Dalglish mengatakan bahwa klubnya adalah 100 persen di belakang Suarez.

(AFP/ANTARA News)

Sheyro_07Seven

22-10-2011, 04:29 PM

smoga kasus ne bs sgera slesai dah,...gmnpuN craNya,....:)]

Alex Ferguson Diminta Tidak Ikut Komentari Klaim Rasis Patrice Evra

Patrice Evra mengaku menjadi korban aksi rasis dari Luis Suarez saat Liverpool menghadapi Manchester United di Anfield minggu lalu.

Klaim tersebut kini sedang diselidiki oleh Federasi Sepakbola Inggris, FA. Dan selama masa pemeriksaan tersebut, pihak-pihak lain diminta untuk tidak memanaskan situasi.

FA juga memberikan permintaan secara khusus kepada Sir Alex Ferguson untuk tidak memberikan tanggapannya seputar masalah ini.

"FA mewawancarai Patrice kemarin dan sudah memberikan permintaan kepada kami hari ini untuk tidak membicarakannya selama penyelidikan masih berlangsung," kata Ferguson, Sabtu (22/10).

"Saya punya banyak hal untuk dikatakan, tapi saya sepertinya harus mengikuti apa yang mereka katakan. Saya ingin mengatakan sesuatu mengenai Pat secara khusus, tapi biarkan FA melakukan penyelidikan mereka," tandasnya.

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hendiplast

22-10-2011, 10:02 PM

Money and agents have made football management harder than ever, says Sir Alex

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes the art of football management is far harder now than it was when he began his stellar career.
The Manchester United chief takes on Roberto Mancini at Old Trafford believing the Italian has not been given due credit for the work he has done with Manchester City.
Ferguson was anxious not to be seen delivering his own verdict on the messy Carlos Tevez saga, not even responding to a suggestion he must feel vindicated for allowing the Argentina star to leave United in 2009.

But he does feel dealing with highly-paid players in the present era is no easy task, especially when they have advisors around to do even the most mundane tasks.
'Management today is complex in terms of the type of player we have to deal with,' said Ferguson.
'A lot of players today are dominated by their agent. You get agents who buy their groceries, do their travel, polish their boots. That is the kind of human being you are having to deal with. Some dominate their lives.
'That situation for a manager is not easy. I find it quite amazing that he (Mancini) has not had enough praise for that (handling delicate situations).
'It all centred around what they were going to do. But he acted. He did his job. I think he has done it well.'
After repelling Liverpool, Blackburn, Arsenal and Chelsea at various points of his United regime, City provide another challenge for Ferguson to meet.

The Scot is relishing the prospect, caring little for how the blue half of a divided city have come to find themselves in such an exalted position.
Nevertheless, the largesse of Sheikh Mansour has allowed Mancini to sign a succession of players that even leave the big spending that characterised Roman Abramovich's early years at Chelsea in the shade.
It took Ferguson two years to respond to Jose Mourinho, which came courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo.
And whilst United have won four of the last five Premier League titles, Ferguson has never regarded the Londoners as defeated.
'We never expect anybody to go away,' said Ferguson. But the important thing is that we don't go away.
'It doesn't matter where the challenges come from in this league, you know every year you are going to have to beat someone.

'This year it may be City but I think people are a wee bit premature in writing off Chelsea.
'They have got the most experience in terms of players. Their squad is full of top experience. You cannot discount them.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

hendiplast

22-10-2011, 10:10 PM

'A masterclass in management': Ferguson lauds Mancini's handling of Tevez saga

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Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Roberto Mancini's handling of the Carlos Tevez saga at Manchester City as 'a masterclass in management'.
Ferguson insists he does not have an issue with Tevez following the South American's departure from Manchester United in 2009, claiming he 'never had a problem with Carlos'.
However, he feels Tevez laid down a challenge to Mancini's authority when he allegedly refused to warm-up in Munich last month.

And, ahead of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Ferguson admitted he could not have handled the situation any better.
'If anyone ever doubted the ability of Mancini as a manager you just have to study his handling of the Carlos Tevez situation recently, for this was a masterclass in management,' Ferguson told United Review.
'When Carlos appeared reluctant to come on as a substitute, I saw a coach angry and disturbed - and rightly so because nobody should be bigger at a club than the manager. He is the man who must have absolute authority, and to give way to a challenge to his control is the biggest mistake a boss can make.

'I am not saying this to have a go at Carlos. There will be cynics who will say I have it in for him because of the circumstances through which he left Old Trafford under something of a cloud. But I never had a problem with Carlos, and I am only speaking critically of him now because of my understanding of the difficult job all managers face.
'Carlos no doubt felt aggrieved, and I am sure he still does, but there are important principles at play here and there has to be a limit to what a head coach can tolerate. If there is a clear attempt to defy the authority of the manager, then he has to react - and vigorously so.

'Management these days has become much more complicated, not least because of the enormous amounts of money players can earn, and you cannot afford to pander to that kind of power.
'The City boss' reaction was spot-on and sent a clear message to the rest of the players, not just at Eastlands but also throughout the game. His handling of the situation distinguished him in managerial terms. I always admire the courage to do right and that was what we were seeing here.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/ saga.html#ixzz1bWIAX7yh

zudomiriku

25-10-2011, 01:28 PM

Man Utd's 6-1 loss to Man City is my 'worst ever day' - Sir Alex Ferguson

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Sir Alex Ferguson described Manchester United's 6-1 thrashing by rivals City as his "worst ever day" at the club and promised: "There will be a response."

Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko each scored twice as City tore United - who had Jonny Evans sent off - apart.

Ferguson said: "It's the worst result in my history. The impact will come from the embarrassment of the defeat."

Sergio Aguero and David Silva also scored for City in United's biggest Old Trafford defeat since 1955.

Ferguson believes the loss - which ended their run of 19 consecutive home wins in the Premier League - was self-inflicted, and criticised his team's gung-ho approach.

"It was a horrible defeat but it was suicidal," added the United boss.

"Jonny Evans's sending off was a killer for us. With 10 men we kept attacking - it was crazy football and ended up being an embarrassment. We should have just said: 'We've had our day'.

"I believe you shouldn't bring down a man on the edge of the box. Evans is young but he should let Balotelli go through and see what he can do.

"I thought with the experience we've got - Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra - they would have defended more but we just kept attacking. Sometimes there has to be common sense about it. It was a bad day."

Alan Hansen, BBC Sport football expert
The warning signs have been there for Manchester United in home games against Chelsea, Basle and even Liverpool last week as they all had a host of chances. The defence left Silva in oceans of space at times and for the first goal there wasn't any pressure on the ball. The sending off might have changed the game but it was a horror story for United

Despite the manner of the defeat, Ferguson insisted that United will recover and close the five-point gap that now separates them and City.

"We'll come back," he said. "We usually get the show on the road in the second half of the season and that will have to be the case.

"We've played all the teams around us and they all have to play each other so the second half of the season is important to us now.

"We will react, no question about that. It's a perfect result for us to react to because there is a lot of embarrassment in the dressing room and that will make an impact.

"I can't believe the scoreline. Even as a player I don't think I ever lost 6-1. That's a challenge for me too."

HEAD TO HEAD
City---United
44 Wins 67
50 Draws 50
6-1 (1926, 2011) Biggest win 5-0 (1994)
2 League titles 19
5 FA Cups 11
0 European Cups 3
2 League Cups 4

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Andi Istiabudi

25-10-2011, 05:40 PM

Kasihan Sir Alex Ferguson ...

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Di usianya yang sudah tua harus menerima kenyataan pahit bahwa tim asuhannya dikalahkan tim rival sekota dengan selisih skor yang cukup banyak. Lebih kasihannya lagi ternyata kekalahan kemarin adalah kekalahan terbesarnya selama menjadi seorang manajer. Tetap semangat ya Sir Alex, perjalanan musim ini masih panjang kok dan United masih berpeluang menjadi juara :)

Sir Alsep Ferguson

26-10-2011, 11:17 AM

teman2 semuanya....ini ada info menarik loh
kata sir alex klo 6-1 ini merupakan kekalahan yang parah selama dia jadi manajer ataupun jadi pemain....

guess what...?
Sir Alex wrong ... ada yang lebih parah sewaktu dia masih jadi pemain...
kayaknya opa udah mulai pikun nih.....
ya di maklumi saja ya.....

berikut data2 nya....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/26/sir-alex-ferguson-the-knowledge

What is Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest defeat as a manager?

"Sir Alex Ferguson said the 6-1 defeat to Manchester City was his worst day in football," says David Wallace. "Was it his biggest defeat as a manager?"

It was only the third time in 2,061 games, spread over 37 years, that a Ferguson team conceded six goals in a game. The others came in 1974, when East Stirlingshire lost 6-2 at Albion Rovers, and 1996, when Manchester United were trounced 6-3 by Southampton. Whether it was his worst defeat depends on whether you regard a 6-1 defeat as worse than a 5-0. (A 6-1 scoreline is better in terms of the league table but, well, 6-1.) The City game was not, however, the worst of Ferguson's entire football career: he was in the Falkirk side that lost 7-1 to Airdrie on 26 April 1971.

Here's a list of Ferguson's 16 managerial defeats by four goals or more, ordered by margin of defeat, goals conceded and then date.

1) Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City, Premier League, 23 October 2011

2) East Stirlingshire 5-0 St Mirren, Scottish Division Two, 26 April 1975

3) Partick Thistle 5-0 St Mirren, Scottish Premier Division, 26 April 1978

4) Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United, Premier League, 20 October 1996

5) Chelsea 5-0 Manchester United, Premier League, 3 October 1999

6) Albion Rovers 6-2 East Stirlingshire, Scottish Second Division, 17 September 1974

7) Hibernian 5-1 St Mirren, Scottish Premier Division, 11 March 1978

8) Manchester City 5-1 Manchester United, First Division, 23 September 1989

9) Aberdeen 4-0 St Mirren, Scottish League Cup, 25 August 1976

10) St Mirren 0-4 Aberdeen, Scottish Premier Division, 8 October 1977

11) Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Manchester United, First Division, 4 May 1987

12) Nottingham Forest 4-0 Manchester United, First Division, 2 May 1990

13) Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United, First Division, 16 September 1990

14) Barcelona 4-0 Manchester United, European Cup, 2 November 1994

15) Arsenal 4-0 Manchester United, League Cup, 5 November 2001

16) West Ham 4-0 Manchester United, 30 November 2010

ario adi nugroho

03-11-2011, 05:20 PM

ya selanjutnya di kandang mereka kita harus bisa menang..
biarkan 1-6 itu menjadi kado buat mereka..satu"nya yg bs mereka ingat..karena kita yg akan meraih gelar ke 20 :D

Fergie Ingin United Tetap Mengingat Kekalahan dari City
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

Manchester - Kekalahan telak Manchester United dari Manchester City diakui Sir Alex Ferguson masih terasa menyakitkan. Meski begitu, Manajer MU itu tak mau timnya sepenuhnya melupakan kekalahan itu. Kenapa?

City menunjukkan tajinya dengan menghantam MU dengan skor 1-6 di Old Trafford, akhir bulan lalu. Kekalahan ini semakin pahit buat "Setan Merah" karena terjadi di kandang sendiri dan dilakukan oleh rival se-kota yang mereka labeli sebagai "tetangga yang berisik".

Ferguson pun sangat terpukul dengan hasil mencolok tersebut. Disebutnya, kekalahan itu merupakan yang terburuk sepanjang kariernya

Setelah kekalahan memalukan itu, MU berhasil bangkit dan selalu menang dalam tiga pertandingan yang sudah dilakoninya dengan memenangi laga melawan Aldershot Town di Piala Carling, Everton di liga dan terakhir, Otelul Galati di lanjutan Liga Champions dinihari tadi.

"Masih menyakitkan bahkan saat memikirkannya tapi saya tidak ingin para pemain sepenuhnya melupakan kekalahan itu karena itu seharusnya bisa menjadi peringatan akan pentingnya menjaga konsentrasi tetap tinggi dan berpikir sepanjang waktu," ucap Ferguson kepada United Review.

"Skor kalah bisa sedemikian besar karena kebodohan kami sendiri. Pertandingan jadi sesat ketika tiga pemain City berada di depan; (MU) kehilangan Jonny Evans, kami seharusnya bertahan. Malahan terus menyerang, membiarkan City mencetak gol dengan gampang."

"Itu adalah resep dari bencana. City dengan mudah mencetak tiga gol terakhirnya, tapi faktanya kami memiliki skor memalukan di papan skor, dan menjadi bahan tertawaan."

Hasil buruk ini diharapkan akan jadi pelajaran berharga buat para pemain MU di masa depan. Bagi Fergie, tidak akan ada kemajuan tanpa mengalami kegagalan.

"Tidak ada kemajuan di dalam hidup tanpa kegagalan. Untuk satu hal, itu berarti Anda berpikir tentang bagaimana Anda mendapatkan tempat di urutan teratas," imbuh pria Skotlandia itu.

"Itu hari bersejarah buat kami, hal yang akan terus dibicarakan dalam waktu yang lama. Kami memang punya hari-hari yang lebih baik tapi tidak ada waktu untuk takut. Para pemain sangat berhasrat tidak lagi membuat kesalahan yang sama, setidaknya untuk waktu yang sangat lama," demikian Sir Alex.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/11/03/131130/1759303/72/fergie-ingin-mu-tetap-mengingat-kekalahan-dari-city

ario adi nugroho

04-11-2011, 03:58 PM

25 tahun..wow :D
"Untuk berada di klub manapun selama 25 tahun adalah hal yang sulit dipercaya dan setiap keberhasilan yang dia miliki merupakan bukti untuknya dan klubnya."

2011-11-04
Dalglish: Tak Ada yang Bisa Menyamai Ferguson

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Sudah 25 tahun Sir Alex Ferguson merayakan rezim kepelaihannya di Old Tarfford. Segudang gelar telah ia berikan untuk Setan Merah dan hal inilah yang membuat salah satu rival abadinya, Kenny Dalglish, memberikan sebuah ungkapan untuk perjalanan karir Fergie di Old Trafford dengan sebutan 'Luar Biasa'.

Perayaan tahun ke-25 Ferguson melatih skuad Manchester United jatuh tepat pada akhir pekan ini. Sekedar catatn, Ferguson awalnya tak melalui perjalanan yang mudah dalam karirnya. Ia bahkan butuh wktu lebih dari tiga tahun untuk mempersembahkan gelar bagi United, pemecatan sudah sering menjadi ancaman dalam lima tahun awal kepelatihannya.

Kemudian United pun berubah wujud menjadi tim paling dominan di era Premier League dalam 20 tahun terakhir. Buah kesabaran Fergie dan filosofi Old Trafford yang memang menjunjung tinggi nilai sebuah proses menghasilkan 37 trofi Liga Inggris, termasuk 2 trofi Liga Champions dan 12 trofi Liga Inggris. Bahkan Kenny Dalglish yang cenderung menjadi musuh abadi Ferguson pun tak bisa mengacuhkan semua catatan emas tersebut.

"Dia (Sir Alex Ferguson) adalah sesuatu yang fantastis untuk Manchester United dan saya pikir dia bahkan telah melampaui legenda Sir Matt Busby dengan prestasi dan keberhasilan yang dia miliki," kata Dalglish.

"Untuk berada di klub manapun selama 25 tahun adalah hal yang sulit dipercaya dan setiap keberhasilan yang dia miliki merupakan bukti untuknya dan klubnya."

"Ketika kalian mengingat bagaimana United ketika dia datang, saya pikir adalah sebuah hal yang fantastis bagaimana Ferguson membawa United berada di tempat mereka seperti saat ini."

"Tak satupun orang yang bisa menyamai pencapaian yang sudah ia raih."

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/7504112011104307/dalglish-tak-ada-yang-bisa-menyamai-ferguson/

hendiplast

05-11-2011, 06:25 AM

Wenger: Ferguson Istimewa
Novitasari Dewi Salusi - detiksport

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London - Arsene Wenger memberikan penghormatan atas pencapaian Sir Alex Ferguson bersama Manchester United. Ia menilai tidak akan ada yang bisa menyamai prestasi pelatih asal Skotlandia itu.

Ferguson akan menandai 25 tahun karirnya bersama MU pada hari Minggu (6/11/2011) nanti. Dalam kurun waktu tersebut, ia sudah mempersembahkan 12 gelar Premier League, lima trofi Piala FA, dua trofi Liga Champions, dan beberapa gelar lainnya. Tak hanya itu, Ferguson juga sukses menjadikan 'Setan Merah' sebagai salah satu klub tersukses di Eropa dan dunia.

Pencapaian luar biasa pelatih MU ini mengundang pujian dari Wenger. Pelatih Arsenal ini bahkan mengklaim tidak akan ada pelatih lain yang bisa menyamai apa yang telah dicapai oleh Ferguson.

"Apa yang bisa Anda katakan? Orang-orang sering membicarakannya saat ini," ucap Wenger seperti dikutip oleh Sky Sports.

"Semua yang bisa Anda katakan adalah ini luar biasa, melalui kualitas dan konsistensi."

"Ini juga istimewa karena saya belum tahu ada orang lain yang 25 tahun di level tertinggi bersama klub yang sama. Tentunya tidak ada orang lain yang akan melakukannya lagi," imbuhnya.

Lima belas tahun bersama Arsenal tak membuat Wenger berpikir ia punya kesempatan untuk menyamai pencapaian Ferguson. Ia lebih memilih untuk membawa The Gunners menjalani musim ini dengan baik setelah sempat tertatih di awal musim.

"Jaraknya sedikit jauh, itu akan jadi 10 tahun lebih."

"Saya sudah senang jika musim ini bagus setelah yang terjadi," tutupnya.

RenandyZleb

14-11-2011, 11:24 PM

udh terbukti gan prestasi opa SAF tak bisa di pungkiri lg emng BEST OF THE BEST! :muscarf:

zudomiriku

15-11-2011, 11:03 AM

Top 10 Candidates to Replace Sir Alex Ferguson

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All good things must end. A curtain falls on every Shakespeare performance. A crescendo ushers the hush of every symphony's orchestra. The end credits roll on every film.

And even the greatest manager in the modern era will call time on his career, and as the great man celebrates his 25th year at the club that made him a legend, we all know that the end is coming sooner rather than later. There are, after all, no precedents for UEFA Champions League-winning octogenarians.

But a managing career that has been at times a Shakespearean tale of intrigue and tragedies that has been symphonic in its triumphs and cinematic in its scope began more humbly than it can possibly end. Twenty-five years ago, a young Scotsman named Alex Ferguson arrived at Manchester United to find a team in disarray. But while said team was burdened with expectations it was incapable of reaching, the new manager had no such pressure.

Win, yes. But this was a team without a sniff of a chance at knocking Liverpool of its (bleeping) perch, and thus was Ferguson given an opportunity to craft his team, his vision, in relative peace. At first, anyway.

Twenty-five years later, the story at the club is completely different. The young Scotsman is now "Sir Alex," the giant colossus of English football who has left Liverpool's perch well and truly abandoned. He has created a mentality where winning everything is not only expected, it is a life philosophy. Manchester United is now a club poised for greatness each year as established talent cycles out to allow new blood into the fold, learning from each other in a symbiotic relationship of excellence.

It is an empire presided over by a man who has seen French, Portuguese and Spanish pretenders to the managerial throne come and go.

And it is into this man's shadow that the next United manager will have to begin his career.

The skyrocketing expectations, the history of winning, the new challenges of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal...it will take a special man to succeed in this job with Sir Alex watching closely.

Here are my top 10 candidates to take on that challenge, with varying degrees of probability mixed with hopefulness, of course.

Mike Phelan
Continuity may be a key factor in this decision. Assuming Sir Alex manages at United for another three to five years or so, that means that important players like Wayne Rooney, Nani, Darren Fletcher and Ashley Young will all still be in the right side of 30, while young guns like Danny Welbek, Tom Cleverley, David De Gea and Javier Hernandez will just be hitting their primes.

This is a group who will have developed a chemistry and understanding built upon years of camaraderie at the senior level and, for some, the youth setup. This is a side poised for success, and it would have been formed by Sir Alex.

And Mike Phelan will have been right there with him, having had a hand in all of it.

The departure of Sir Alex will definitely have an effect on the team on multiple levels, but having Mike Phelan step in would mean a direct continuity of tactics and philosophy that would ease the transition. It may just be for a short while, for nobody knows if Phelan has what it takes to manage United for the long term, but it could be an important step in between Fergie and any other great manager who may have different ideas and tactics.

Pep Guardiola
This is the gentleman in charge of what is, arguably, the single greatest team assembled in the modern era. He is also one of the very few managers to essentially out-manage Sir Alex in consecutive high-stake clashes. His grasp of tactics, discipline and integration of youth and experience makes him one of the most ideal choices for Sir Alex's successor.

The only problem is that I, and most other United fans, don't see him trading the Blaugrana for the Red and White any time soon. Perhaps some time down the line, he may be convinced to leave Spain, but until then the ideal man remains exactly that...an ideal.

Still, surprises may happen and no list of this nature would be complete without his name and the possibility, however slight, that Guardiola could come to Old Trafford.

Mark Hughes
There's a simple reason why Sir Alex wouldn't mind if one of the players he managed eventually succeeded him: They learned his style, believed it, lived it and practiced it. If they did well in their careers, it was usually, he believed, because they internalized it.

Mark "Sparky" Hughes was certainly one of the best players to ever run out onto Old Trafford for Sir Alex. His managerial career, while nowhere near as glittering as Sir Alex's, has seen some good years at Blackburn and Manchester City. Indeed, until he was replaced by Roberto Mancini, it looked like he could do some good things at the Eithad.

It certainly wouldn't take long for Hughes to get back into the Fergie-swing of things, and I think he would be worth a look at the Theater of Dreams.

David Moyes
A three-time League Manager's Association (LMA) Manager of the Year awardee, David Moyes has had to endure a career of small budgets as the top man at Everton. Having kept the Toffees competitive despite weathering the losses of such talents as Wayne Rooney and Mikael Arteta, it's no wonder that Moyes has long been linked to the United managerial position.

There is mutual respect between the two Scotsmen, and it hasn't gone unnoticed that there are similarities to their managerial styles; both demand strong physical defense, attractive attacking thrust and, as Wayne Rooney found out after the libel case regarding his autobiography, Moyes is every bit as strong in personality as Sir Alex.

It would be interesting to see what Moyes could do with a club that will actually let him develop his young talent and hold onto them rather than sell them off.

Vicente Del Bosque
The current manager of the Spanish National Team, there is no indication that Del Bosque wants to leave the position or would even consider a return to club football. But as the manager of one of the most successful teams in history, the 1999-2003 Real Madrid "Galacticos," it's hard to argue with the idea of courting the venerable Spaniard for the United managerial position.

No stranger to success, with La Liga championships to go with his World Cup and European Cup victories, Del Bosque is known for his strong tactical nous and, most importantly, his ability to control a locker room.

And, considering that most of Spain's starting XI are from Barcelona, the man may have an idea on how to negate the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Pique, Busquets, David Villa and Puyol.

Guus Hidink
The Dutch often produce some really pretty football (2010 World Cup final notwithstanding) and there is arguably no better Dutch manager out there than Guus Hidink. Sure, he hasn't won the Premier League, the World Cup or the Champions League, but Hidink has a reputation for squeezing as much success as possible from whatever resources he has available.

South Korea, Russia and Australia are all testaments to how he can push smaller teams to be more successful than they really should have been, and when given the reins at big teams like PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea, he showed that he could be unstoppable. In fact, had he managed Chelsea for a whole season rather than coming in with only a few months left to play as he did in 2009, that particular title race could have had a completely different outcome.

It would be interesting to see what Hidink could do with the young talent, experience and financial resources United have to offer. The only issue with Hidink would be that it seems like he has itchy feet, as he rarely stays at a post for more than a couple of years.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Of all of Fergie's former players, this one may yet be the best bet to take the top spot. Erudite and intelligent in all of his interviews throughout his career, you always got the sense that Solskjaer would make a fine manager after his playing days were done. Sure enough, the baby-faced assassin got his coaching badges and wasted no time in getting a managerial gig.

Tellingly, he didn't venture out and land a job just anywhere. Deciding to learn on the job at the best place to learn, Solskjaer's first gig was taking charge of the Manchester United Reserves. This is the decision, I think, that makes him the best former United player candidate, in the long term, to take the top spot.

Sir Alex's vision is one that filters down through every level of the club, and the reserves are no exception. And since a manager's first job is often formative, Solskjaer has been given an opportunity to mold his style according to the United way.

He has since gone on to succeed at Norwegian club Molde, although there will be pundits rightfully questioning whether he can make it in the big leagues. Given time, I think he will. I wouldn't be surprised if United installs a short-term successor to Sir Alex while Solskjaer learns, before eventually signing the baby-faced assassin to a long-term deal.

Carlos Quieroz
Now that he is the headman at Iran, Quieroz has been overlooked a bit as a potential successor to Sir Alex. That's a shame, because the man did spend some rather successful years as Sir Alex's right-hand man. He also has a keen eye for talent, as evidenced by the signings of Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson.

And although he was hampered by board interference (and board incompetence), he does have experience as the manager of a top club, having managed Real Madrid in the 2003-2004 season.

Carlo Ancelotti
Impatience may have been his undoing at Chelsea. After winning a spectacular double of Premier League and FA Cup in his first year in London, the board sacked him following an uneven second season. It remains to be seen how successful Andre Villas-Boas will be, but sacking a man who has won two Champions Leagues, a Serie A title, an FA Cup and a Premier League title after just one year may have been a bit hasty.

Although Ancelotti's reigns at Milan and Chelsea may have ended ignominiously, he has always had the reputation of being a good communicator and master tactician. He's taking a year off for a well-deserved rest, but when he returns refreshed and rejuvenated, he should be right back in the running for Sir Alex's spot.

Jose Mourinho
Most of the gentlemen on this list were chosen because of their similarities with Sir Alex, whether it be their tactics, philosophies or managerial styles. But perhaps the best way to replace Sir Alex is by going in a completely different direction, and there is no other (successful) manager more tactically different to Sir Alex than the Special One himself, Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho has been accused of negative football (he reduced Real Madrid to parking the bus against Barcelona), extreme arrogance (yes, he did in fact dub himself "The Special One") and manipulative mind games. But his closet-ful of Champions League, Serie A, Premier League, FA Cup, Coppa Italia and Copa Del Rey trophies speak of a man to whom winning is everything. He is obsessed with success in much the same way Sir Alex is.

The two men have a well-documented mutual respect for each other, and I don't think Sir Alex will mind one bit if Mourinho takes his spot and knocks just about everyone off their bleeping perches.

Conclusion
Replacing a legend like Sir Alex Ferguson is going to be a monumental task. The last time United had to perform a similar feat, it took decades before a suitable replacement for Sir Matt Busby was found. The trophy-less chasm that stretches between the Busby and Fergie eras is one that every United fan will hope won't be repeated.

I predict, maybe foolishly, that we will see an un-acknowledged interim manager take over from Sir Alex, someone with an established pedigree like Jose Mourinho or Carlo Ancelotti, for about five years or so. He, in turn, will probably be replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will have been given time to learn more about European football before coming back to United to bring back Sir Alex's managerial philosophy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/933650-sir-alex-ferguson-top-10-candidates-to-replace-him-at-manchester-united#/articles/933650-sir-alex-ferguson-top-10-candidates-to-replace-him-at-manchester-united

Redsbusby

15-11-2011, 06:42 PM

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Fergie becanda bareng legenda united, Crerand diacara Scottish Hall of Fame :)

zudomiriku

24-11-2011, 12:25 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson Walks Out of Benfica Press Conference

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Whilst the Old Trafford boss didn’t exactly stomp out of the press conference he is clearly feeling the strain of recent average form and now has a must win match in Basel to look forward to after another poor defensive display.

Cq48CoxUimU

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bc94d

pertandingan terakhir dikandang Basel menjadi penentuan apakah United akan lolos ke babak UCL selanjutnya. berpeluang bertemu Barca/Madrid jika menjadi runner up grup

Andi Istiabudi

27-11-2011, 10:30 AM

Kemungkinan untuk menghindari resiko cidera ...

Ferguson Larang Pemain Muda MU ke Olimpiade

Bola.net - Sir Alex Ferguson telah memberi sinyal jelas bahwa ia tidak ingin pemain-pemain muda Manchester United terlibat dalam tim Inggris Raya untuk Olimpiade London 2012.

Tetapi manajer veteran asal Skotlandia tersebut memberi jalan bagi pemain sayap berpengalaman, Ryan Giggs, untuk tampil bagi tim Inggris Raya.

Ia kemungkinan akan ditemani David Beckham, sebagai dua dari tiga pemain berusia di atas 23 tahun yang boleh dimasukkan dalam tim Olimpiade.

Manajer tim Olimpiade, Stuart Pearce, telah memberi indikasi kalau ia ingin menggunakan pemain seperti Giggs untuk tampil bagi timnya, ketika tim-tim Liga Inggris sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk kompetisi domestik 2012/2013.

Meskipun Ferguson cukup antusias dengan ide memasukkan Giggs dalam tim Olimpiade, ia tidak akan mengizinkan pemain-pemain muda Inggris yang terlibat pada Euro 2012 untuk bermain di pertandingan pertama Inggris Raya, yang akan diselenggarakan di Stadion Old Trafford, pada 26 Juli, kurang dari empat pekan setelah berakhirnya kejuaraan Euro.

"Satu hal yang sudah jelas dalam benakku, adalah saya tidak suka melihat pemain-pemain muda kami yang kemungkinan terlibat pada Euro 2012, kembali terpilih untuk Olimpiade," kata Ferguson

"United juga mungkin memiliki kepentingan langsung dengan tim kami dan kedatangan pemuda-pemuda seperti Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones, Chris Smailing, dan Tom Cleverly pada pentas internasional."

"Saya menyambut baik keterlibatan mereka di level internasional. Mereka telah siap untuk itu, dan pengalaman akan membantu mereka berkembang seperti tujuan mereka untuk menjadi yang teratas."

"Namun jika mereka melaju ke (putaran) final Euro, mereka akan membutuhkan istirahat. Saya tahu mereka bugar, muda, dan bersemangat, namun mereka akan membutuhkan istirahat. Saya yakin Stuart Pearce akan mempertimbangkan hal ini dalam pikirannya."

Situasi Giggs berbeda dalam pikiran Ferguson sebab pemain Wales ini tidak pernah tampil di putaran final turnamen internasional apapun.

Ferguson menambahkan: "Masuk akal ketika Stuart Pearce menunjuk pemain seperti Ryan Giggs, yang tak pernah bermain di turnamen internasional besar bersama Wales, mungkin itu adalah kesempatannya untuk bermain."

"Itu mungkin menarik. Saya rasa, hal tersebut lebih baik diserahkan pada pilihan individual." (afp/lex)

Source : http://www.bola.net

zudomiriku

01-12-2011, 01:56 PM

Fergie: Playing kids in Carling Cup can help find the new Beckham

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Sir Alex Ferguson has defended his Carling Cup selection policy - and claimed it could help unearth the next David Beckham.

Fergie plans to give his Manchester United youngsters a rare chance to impress for the first-team in Wednesday’s home quarter-final against Championship side Crystal Palace.

In the past, the United boss has come in for criticism for fielding weakened teams in the competition.

Indeed, his controversial selection policy was raised in the Houses of Parliament in 1994.

Ferguson faced a petition from Port Vale fans that went all the way to Westminster after he made wholesale changes to his team for a second round tie that United won, 2-1.

The United boss named Beckham, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Nicky Butt in his starting line-up (see below) that night, long before the quartet - who had just 13 appearances between them at the time - became global stars.

Of course, all four went on to have glittering careers at United, making 2,059 appearances between them.

And Ferguson is adamant the Carling Cup is still the ideal platform for the stars of the future.

With the likes of Ezekiel Fryers, Paul Pogba, Ravel Morrison, Jesse Lingard and Davide Petrucci all in contention for a starting place against Palace, Fergie plainly has no qualms about giving youth a chance.

“I like the Carling Cup,” he said. “It’s a change of scene with different opposition, different managers and different players.

“It’s a refreshing competition that has served Manchester United well over the years.

“Some regard it as the poor relation of the cup competitions but I don’t knock it. It was a trophy we won to keep us in touch with the honours board before we were able to crack the League Championship.

“We have won it five times altogether and it has also served us well in terms of being a valuable development aid for our younger players.

“It’s more than proved its worth by enabling me to give senior pitch time to players who are perhaps not quite ready for full action in the Premier League, but who need to play at the kind of level that will bridge the gap and get them there.

“I smile when I think back to the days when I perhaps startled many people by ringing the changes - in particular I remember the fuss my selection for a League Cup tie at Port Vale provoked.

“Vale supporters, disappointed at the prospect of not being able to see some of our star names at their ground, took their complaints to the press and even to the House of Commons.

“John Rudge, who was manager of Port Vale at the time, told me that even his wife was one of the people who complained.

“What they didn’t know of course was that they would be witnessing the launch of the Beckham era and we know how successful they went on to become!

“I like to think that I never took my policy to extremes and that I always sincerely felt that every team I selected for the League Cup was good enough to win [the game].

“It will be exactly the same as we welcome Crystal Palace. I’ll stick by the squad that has got us this far, continuing to stick to the format we have established for the competition.”

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Manchester United line-up for that 1994 League Cup tie at Port Vale: Gary Walsh; Gary Neville, David May, Roy Keane, Denis Irwin; David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Keith Gillespie; Simon Davies, Brian McClair

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcanZ

tp akhirnya opa blom menemukan Beckham baru seiring tersingkirnya United di perempat final Carling

zudomiriku

02-12-2011, 04:13 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson apologises to fans for Manchester United's defeat

• United lose 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace
• Manager laments 'a big disappointment'

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Sir Alex Ferguson was so incensed by Manchester United's performance as they went out of the Carling Cup he took the rare step of issuing an immediate apology to the club's supporters.

Ferguson seemed visibly shocked by the 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace and made little attempt to disguise his anger and disappointment. "I don't know where to start," he said. "My apologies go to the fans because that was not a Manchester United performance. I don't want to take anything away from Crystal Palace and I wish them every success because that was a fantastic, mammoth effort by every one of their players. But I'm just very disappointed.

"I'm so disappointed and I also have to apologise to the players who weren't playing. We never expected that. Any time we go on the pitch it means a lot to Manchester United. We have our pride to protect and our history to protect. Every time we walk on the pitch it's important. We didn't see that tonight. There were nine internationals out there, so that was a big disappointment."

Ferguson's mood was in stark contrast to that of the Palace manager Dougie Freedman. "It's a wonderful day for the club, especially when you consider the position we have been in for the last few years," he said. "We have come from relegation zones and administration and the players should be proud of themselves because they stuck together.

"In the last 15 to 20 minutes their desire shone through. It wasn't tactical genius, just desire. When you come to Old Trafford you know you have to give everything you've got and we've done that. We thought if we had a gameplan, could be strong and every player gave eight or nine out of 10, we could get a result."

Freedman was careful not to celebrate drawing Cardiff City in an all-Championship semi-final over two legs, diplomatically pointing out that his team have already lost to the Welsh club this season. However the Palace chairman, Steve Parish, offered a different view when he was asked if he was pleased to avoid Manchester City and Liverpool. "If I'm being honest, I'd rather have drawn Cardiff," he said. "Why can't we go all the way now after what has happened here?

"We know the Premier League sides will start playing their strongest sides now, and we know this wasn't United's strongest team, but it's still a great result for us."

Freedman reserved special praise for Palace's first goal, struck from 35 yards by Darren Ambrose. "He is capable of doing that. He has got wonderful ability, he works hard at his game and when he steps inside and takes shots like that, I'm not crossing my fingers."

The former United defender Gary Neville, in the Sky TV studio, said Ambrose's was the best goal he had seen by an opposition player at Old Trafford. Ferguson was less impressed with the winner, arguing that Glenn Murray's header should have been disallowed for offside.

"We don't seem to be getting much luck from linesmen at the moment," the United manager said. "It was offside from what I've seen. But I can't take anything away from the Crystal Palace side. They fought hard to get the result and they deserved it.

"I'm not going to dwell on it and go into the ins and out of why it happened – we were beaten and we're very disappointed."

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcaNa

hendiplast

04-12-2011, 06:11 AM

Ferguson: Experience will see us through

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is backing his European awayday specialists to avoid a dramatic slip-up at noisy Basel as they chase a fourth Champions League final in five seasons.
United need a point in Switzerland to reach the last 16 but their recent away record, with just one defeat in their last 25 and one goal conceded in their last eight, gives Ferguson optimism.

'Our away record helps us. We've been fantastic in the last three or four years and we will need that kind of performance again,' he said.
'They need to win but I think they will wait and hope we make mistakes. But our away form shows that our concentration has been good and that helps us.

'We've always kept good possession of the ball and that's been the dominating factor of our game.

'We can take the temperature out of a game in terms of the home fans. We've been to Besiktas and Bursaspor and the noise is incredible. But we can keep possession of the ball and the concentration levels have been very good. You need that in these games.
'We've got the players to get us through, there's no question about that, but we have to perform.'

It has been a harder than expected group for United, who, even if they qualify, are almost certain to finish second in the group behind Benfica.
'Our casualness against Basel in our home game [a 3-3 draw] could cost us. It won't be an easy game over there,' said Ferguson.

Ferguson's players will be wary of midfielder Alexander Frei, who has scored 15 goals this season, including two at Old Trafford in September.
Ferguson said: 'Basel can score goals. The boy Frei is a finisher, there's no question about that. I just wonder how they'll approach the game.

'I can't see them going at us, to be honest. I think they'll try to wait and get something off the big striker and Frei. His goalscoring record is unbelievable at 32 years old.'

United were beaten by Barcelona in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, but Ferguson believes his biggest rivals this year will be Real Madrid, managed by his old foe, Jose Mourinho.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

zudomiriku

09-12-2011, 12:42 PM

Alex Ferguson puts down Roy Keane for honest appraisal of Man Utd

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Though Alex Ferguson smiled and strolled out of a press conference after saying "Struggling? Are you serious? We're not struggling" just two short weeks ago, Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League with a 2-1 loss to Basel. After the match, Ferguson wasn't feeling so smiley, but he was ready to snap at any criticism. Even if it came from one of his former players.

From the AFP:

United's 2-1 defeat at St Jakob-Park meant they fell at the group phase for the first time in six years and prompted criticism from [Roy] Keane, analysing the match for ITV, who said that United had "got what they deserved".

His remarks drew a stinking rebuke from Ferguson, who was quick to point his finger at Keane's own less than stellar managerial career.

"I don't know why you bring up a TV critic," said Ferguson during a terse post-match press conference.

"That's nothing to do with it. Roy had an opportunity to prove himself as a manager too. It's not an easy job. We've got young players."

Burn! Also, it's funny how Ferguson says, "That's nothing to do with it" just before saying something that has nothing to do with anything.

This isn't anything new between these two, though. Keane's outspoken nature has angered Ferguson before and ultimately played a part in Keane leaving Man United in 2005. Still, with that jibe about Keane's stints with Sunderland and Ipswich Town, Ferguson might want to let someone else open any holiday gifts from Roy this year.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcpJx

Redsbusby

11-12-2011, 07:33 PM

Pujian bwt Mou?? Ini ucapan saf ttg kemiripan dirinya dgn Mou...

"I look at Jose and I see myself reflected in many of the things he does,”

"In the first year at Chelsea when I saw him running along the touchline at Old Trafford, he reminded me of my first years at Aberdeen jumping, raising my arms, celebrating.

"We're only human. We can't hide our emotions. They're always there, they're part of who we are, of our character."

Sir Alex said in a new Spanish book titled Jose Mourinho, The Secrets of his Success.

ario adi nugroho

17-12-2011, 06:55 PM

kalo bisa city dan liverpool..ya ga :D
tapi ya gitu deh...

Sir Alex Ferguson: Sulit Memprediksi Siapa yang Akan Terdegradasi

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Sir Alex Ferguson mengakui bahwa dirinya kesulitan untuk memperkirakan siapa yang akan terdegradasi dalam persaingan ketat Liga Inggris musim ini.

Manchester United akan menghadapi salah satu wakil dari London Barat, QPR, pada lanjutan Liga Inggris pekan ke-16, Minggu (18/12). QPR adalah salah satu tim promosi yang cukup konsisten sejauh ini. Pasukan Neil Warnock itu sejauh ini sudah mengumpulkan 16 poin dan duduk di posisi 13 klasemen sementara.

Dua klub promosi lainnya bahkan berada di posisi yang lebih baik daripada QPR (Norwich 10, Swansea 11). Sementara penghuni zona degradasi justru tim-tim langganan Liga Inggris seperti Bolton, Blackburn dan Wigan.

"Saya tak bisa memprediksi bagaimana klub yang berada di 10 terbawah akan mengakhiri musim ini," ujar Fergie.

"Ada banyak kejutan beberapa tahun belakangan saat sebuah tim yang tak pernah anda pikirkan untuk terdegradasi pada akhirnya terdegradasi."

"Sangat tidak mudah diprediksi. Kalian lihat trio Lanchasire, Bolton, Blackburn dan Wigan ada di posisi terbawah. Lalu, kemudian ada Fulham dan Sunderland. Kalian tidak akan percaya mereka (Fulham dan Sunderland) berada dua poin dari zona degradasi saat anda mengingat bagaimana mereka selama beberapa tahun ini."

"Jika sebuah tim terus kalah maka pastinya mereka akan jatuh ke peringkat terbawah," ujar Fergie.

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/2816122011191946/sir-alex-ferguson-sulit-memprediksi-siapa-yang-akan-terdegradasi/

Redsbusby

21-12-2011, 05:18 PM

Kalo gw jd ferguson, juara paruh musim adalah kado paling ditunggu :)

Dicari, Kado Ultah yang Pas untuk Ferguson

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Pelatih Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, akan merayakan ulang tahunnya ke-70 pada malam tahun baru ini. Usia 70 kerap dinilai sebagai tonggak pencapaian seorang manusia dalam hidup.

Tampaknya tak akan ada perayaan mewah pada Sabtu malam nanti. Pasalnya, tim "Setan Merah" akan melakoni pertandingan melawan Blackburn Rovers dalam laga lanjutan Premier League.

Para bintang MU sedang memikirkan apa kira-kira hadiah yang paling berkesan untuk sang manajer. Sebagian terpikir untuk memberikan anak kucing. Sementara yang lain berpikir tentang benda lain yang akan berarti baginya di masa tuanya.

"Sebuah kursi pijat sudah ditampung sebagai saran. Ada juga saran yang lebih murah seperti teko baru untuk menggantikan miliknya yang sudah lama," ungkap sebuah sumber seperti dilansir oleh The Sun.

Sumber tersebut mengatakan bahwa opsi kado lainnya sedang dipikirkan karena tak seorang pun ingin mengambil resiko mengecewakan pelatih yang sudah membesut MU sejak tahun 1986 itu. Apalagi, selera Ferguson dikenal "sulit" ditebak.

"Hadiah-hadiah modern sudah tak masuk hitungan karena tak ada yang mau ambil risiko bikin kesal si bos," bisik sumber tersebut.

Ferguson yang menggantikan Ron Atkinson mulai melatih MU saat berumur 45 tahun. Kini, pria yang gantung sepatu dari klub asal Skotlandia, Ayr United, itu dinilai sebagai salah satu pelatih terbaik sepanjang sepak bola Inggris.

Dia sudah bertugas menangani MU dalam lebih 1000 pertandingan. Tahun ini adalah tahun peraknya menangani klub yang berbasis di Old Trafford, Manchester, itu.

Sir Alsep Ferguson

23-12-2011, 02:08 PM

gw rasa memang united harus merotasi kiper
dua2 nya memang bagus

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2011/12/22/2815039/manchester-uniteds-sir-alex-ferguson-happy-to-continue

Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson happy to continue rotating goalkeepers David De Gea & Anders Lindegaard

Though the Spaniard came with a hefty price tag from Atletico Madrid, his boss has insisted that he is by no means number one and will occasionally be replaced by youth prospect

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he has no selection headache when it comes to his goalkeepers.

The Scot has alternated between summer signing David de Gea and Denmark international Anders Lindegaard throughout the season, with the latter being picked for Wednesday's 5-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

De Gea, who joined from Atletico Madrid, has also started to turn in some impressive performances despite a shaky start to life in the Premier League.

The Spaniard has six clean sheets and Lindegaard five, with the latter only conceding once in his six matches this season - during the 1-1 draw against Benfica, and the experienced Scot is happy to give both goalkeepers a chance given their current run of good form.

Speaking to MUTV, Ferguson said: "It’s not a problem because I think Anders has that little bit more experience. I felt his was the right time to change and we’re going to do that with David.

Pure_red

23-12-2011, 05:14 PM

ario adi nugroho

24-12-2011, 10:24 PM

semua itu terjadi hanya karena 1 kekalahan
tapi semua akan membaik,,,
liat statistik kebobolan kita,,jika tidak kebobolan 6 gol,,makan kita akan menjadi tim yg paling sedikit kebobolan :D

Ferguson: United Dikritik, Tapi Tidak Panik

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Sir Alex Ferguson meyakini bahwa kritikan yang mampir ke arah timnya di paruh musim pertama justru membuat anak buahnya kian termotivasi dan bertekad membalikkan kritikan yang datang.

Juara bertahan Liga Inggris ini memang menjalani musim yang berat pasca dipermalukan tetangganya, sekaligus peringkat pertama klasemen Liga saat ini, Manchester City, dengan skor 1-6 pada bulan Oktober di Old Trafford dan kemudian tersingkir di fase grup Liga Champions. Ujian tak hanya datang dari dua kompetisi besar tersebut. Bulan lalu, United harus mennaggung malu setelah disingkirkan Crystal Palace di ajang Carling Cup. Namun, Fergie menyebutkan bahwa anak buahnya tak bereaksi negatif dengan kritikan yang dibuat media.

"Jika Anda kalah pada pertandingan derby dengan skor 1-6, disingkirkan oleh tim Divisi Championship di perempat final Carling Cup, dan kalah dari Basel, yang bukan kekuatan besar di Eropa, anda dapat memahami kritik yang datang," kata Fergie.

"Tetapi dalam hal sifat asli pemain kami dan seperti apa klub ini, kami telah menunjukkan ketahanan mental dan tekad untuk melakukan sesuatu, setiap kali itu terjadi."

"Itulah hal yang mampu mewakili karakter tim ini. Kami mengalami kekalahan dalam sebuah musim yang normal. Musim ini kita telah kalah dalam beberapa laga yang dramatis dan itu mempengaruhi tekad kami untuk memenangkan sebuah gelar."

"Ini adalah hasil yang buruk bagi kami, tetapi karakter tim telah menyelamatkan tim ini."

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/9424122011053920/ferguson-united-dikritik-tapi-tidak-panik/

ario adi nugroho

25-12-2011, 12:24 PM

tidak ada pemain baru..semoga squad yang ada akan bertahan sampai akhir musim.

Sir Alex: No plans to spend

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As the January transfer window looms, Sir Alex has reiterated his belief that his current squad is good enough to cope with the rigours of what promises to be an absorbing title race.

But while the Reds boss has no plans to dip into the transfer market, he insists he's both willing and able to spend money should circumstances change over the festive break.

Some sections of the press and, indeed, the Old Trafford faithful have implored Sir Alex to strengthen during January, calls that grew in volume following United's recent exits from both the Carling Cup and Champions League competitions.

"All things being equal, I am perfectly happy with the strength of our squad in terms of depth, quality and age range," Sir Alex writes in his Boxing Day notes in matchday programme United Review.

"I will not be swayed by the endless tweets and blogs urging the club to get busy in the transfer market next month.

"As far as I am concerned I am marching perfectly in step, true to my beliefs and principles. While recruiting some of the world's leading players can lift you into contention for honours, it doesn't necessarily take you all the way, as I hope we will be able to demonstrate before the end of the season as other factors come into play.

"You can never say never in football, of course, because fortunes can fluctuate wildly - that's the football world. If a really top-class player became available, then we would go for him, or if we picked up any further serious injuries, it might be important to add to our squad.

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Dec/Sir-Alex-no-plans-to-spend.aspx

Redsbusby

30-12-2011, 11:59 PM

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Happy Birthday, Sir!
Thank You Sir!

Apalagi?? Its more than most of the fans had expected long time ago!

SImply The Best Ever!

arsa_chicha

31-12-2011, 12:28 AM

Happy b'day opah fergie
thank you for everything:hb::hb::hb::hb:

Deddy Hernandez

31-12-2011, 01:42 AM

Dirgahayu Sir Alex Ferguson yg ke 70
moga dengan makin bertambanya usia maka bertambah juga trophy ke dalam lemari sejarah Manchester United

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Tata_redknightMUFC

31-12-2011, 07:58 AM

Happy b'day opa SAF, senja masih jauh opa, lanjutkan perjuangan mu, kami tak ingin kehilangan sosok seorang SAF yg begitu loyal pada MAN UNITED. 1 kata buat opa SAF, LANJUTKAN. Hehe
GGMU GG OPA SAF 4EVER
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eMJi_197

31-12-2011, 08:17 AM

Happy 70th Birthday to our gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson. The great manager in the world.
semoga makin sukses bersama Man United dan keluarganya
semoga panjang umur

arson pelipus

31-12-2011, 08:40 AM

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SLAMAT ULANG TAHUN BUAT SIR ALEXANDER CHAPMAN FERGUSON, SEMOGA SLL DALAM TUNTUNAN N LINDUNGANNYA....:-bd:-bd:-bd

finza_13

31-12-2011, 12:17 PM

HBD :hbd Opa SAF . . .
smoga makin awet muda aja #BEL20VE

knocking Liverpool right off their ****ing perch

^:)^

fatzzjoe

31-12-2011, 01:32 PM

HBD opung fergie,semoga km tetep jadi pelatih MU sampai akhir hayatmu,. :-bd:-bd:-bd

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Redsbusby

31-12-2011, 02:47 PM

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Perjalanan karir Sir Alex Ferguson

KARIR PEMAIN :
1957–1960 Queen's Park 31 penampilan (15 gol)
1960–1964 St Johnstone 37 (19)
1964–1967 Dunfermline Athletic 89 (66)
1967–1969 Rangers 41 (25)
1969–1973 Falkirk 95 (36)
1973–1974 Ayr United 24 (9)

MANAJER :
1974 East Stirlingshire
1974–1978 St Mirren
1978–1986 Aberdeen
1985–1986 Scotland
1986– kini Manchester United

TROFI
PEMAIN
1962-63 Divisi 2 Skotlandia (St Johnstone)
1969-70 Divisi 2 Skotlandia (Falkirk)

MANAJER
St Mirren:
* Scottish First Division (1): 1976–77

Aberdeen:
* Scottish Premier Division (3): 1979–80, 1983–84, 1984–85
* Scottish Cup (4): 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86
* Scottish League Cup (1): 1985–86
* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1): 1982–83
* UEFA Super Cup (1): 1983

Manchester United:
* Premier League (12): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
* FA Cup (5): 1989–90, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
* League Cup (4): 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10
* FA Charity/Community Shield (10): 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
* UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1): 1990–91
* UEFA Super Cup (1): 1991
* Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999
* FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

INDIVIDU
* FWA Tribute Award: 1996
* Mussabini Medal: 1999
* UEFA Champions League Manager of the Year: 1998–99
* BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 1999
* BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team Award: 1999
* IFFHS Club Coach of the Year: 1999
* LMA Manager of the Decade: 1990s
* LMA Special Merit Award: 2011
* Laureus World Sports Award for Team of the Year: 2000
* BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award: 2001
* English Football Hall of Fame (Manager): 2002
* European Hall of Fame (Manager): 2008
* Onze d'Or Coach of the Year (2): 1999, 2007
* PFA Merit Award: 2007
* UEFA Team of the Year (2): 2007, 2008
* Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992/3 – 2001/2)
* Manager of the Decade
* Most Coaching Appearances (392 games)
* Premier League Manager of the Year (10): 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
* Premier League Manager of the Month (26): August 1993, October 1994, February 1996, March 1996, February 1997, October 1997, January 1999, April 1999, August 1999, March 2000, April 2000, February 2001, April 2003, December 2003, February 2005, March 2006, August 2006, October 2006, February 2007, January 2008, March 2008, January 2009, April 2009, September 2009, January 2011, August 2011
* LMA Manager of the Year (3): 1998–99, 2007–08, 2010–11
* World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year (4): 1993, 1999, 2007, 2008

ORDERS & SPECIAL AWARDS :

* Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): 1983
* Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE): 1995
* Knight Bachelor: 1999
* Honorary Doctorate From Stirling University: 2011
* Honorary Doctorate From Manchester University: 2011

Michel Riza

31-12-2011, 03:34 PM

Met UlTah OPA :hb:

andri-bungsu-batman

31-12-2011, 04:13 PM

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Sir Alex,
Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Opa Fergie 8->8->

robby7beckham

31-12-2011, 05:12 PM

Happy New Year & Happy Glory Bday OPAH FERGIE !! :muflag
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Andi Istiabudi

01-01-2012, 10:24 AM

Happy Birthday Sir Alex Ferguson, wish you all the best ! :)

Jarang lho ada pelatih bola yang masih aktif menangani klub besar dunia hingga usia 70 tahun. Semoga Sir Alex selalu sehat, panjang umur dan suatu saat nanti berkesempatan menginjakkan kakinya di Indonesia :)

Andi Istiabudi

01-01-2012, 12:32 PM

Harus mulai cari calon pengganti nih..

Sir Alex Bidik Tiga Tahun Lagi di Old Trafford

Bola.net - Suksesi di kursi kepelatihan Manchester United sepertinya tidak akan terjadi dalam waktu dekat ini. Pasalnya, Sir Alex Ferguson masih berharap bisa menangani Setan Merah hingga 3 tahun mendatang.

Dalam wawancara eksklusif dengan MUTV, kakek berusia 70 tahun ini masih ingin meneruskan pekerjaannya di Old Trafford guna melihat bibit muda United saat ini mengangkat trofi juara.

"Saya rasa saya masih punya waktu 3 tahun lagi melatih klub. Selama kesehatan saya masih terjaga, selama saya masih bisa menikmati pekerjaan ini dan selama saya masih bisa merasakan kepuasan melihat tim ini menunjukkan permainan terbaiknya."

Sir Alex rupanya memiliki hasrat terpendam untuk melihat pemain muda United saat ini berkembang menjadi pemain hebat dan memenangkan gelar. "Ya, ada beberapa pemain baru yang datang seperti (Phil) Jones, (Chris) Smalling, Ashley Young, (Danny) Welbeck… dan mereka belum memenangkan trofi."

"Kami akan meneruskan dominasi di Liga dan tanpa diragukan lagi memenangkan Liga Champions adalah penting bagi klub. Kami seharusnya bisa meraih tiga final lagi. Tetapi Anda tidak bisa terlalu serakah, saya berharap bisa memenangkan dua lagi di sepanjang karir saya. Trofi ini spesial, perasaan yang menyenangkan untuk memenangkannya. Dan saya merasa bisa melakukannya lagi," harap Sir Alex. (mutv/mac)

Source : http://www.bola.net

riko_manutd

02-01-2012, 03:16 PM

VOTE SIR ALEX FERGUSON DI READERS CHOICE GOAL.COM

http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/2533/terbaik-terburuk/2012/01/02/2824331/goalcom-indonesia-readers-choice-awards-2011-pelatih-terbaik (http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/2533/terbaik-terburuk/2012/01/02/2824331/goalcom-indonesia-readers-choice-awards-2011-pelatih-terbaik)

FDewantara

02-01-2012, 03:47 PM

kayaknya ttg siapa yang bakal ganti musti bikin jajak pendapat sedunia nih.

riko_manutd

03-01-2012, 05:10 PM

vote sir alex ferguson di readers choice goal.com

http://www.goal.com/id-id/news/2533/terbaik-terburuk/2012/01/02/2824331/goalcom-indonesia-readers-choice-awards-2011-pelatih-terbaik (http://www.goal.com/id-id/news/2533/terbaik-terburuk/2012/01/02/2824331/goalcom-indonesia-readers-choice-awards-2011-pelatih-terbaik)

up up up up up up

Redsbusby

03-01-2012, 06:44 PM

Udah gw vote..
Besok lg deh.. kalopun kalah gk ngefeek, dunia tau saf yg terbaik :>

ario adi nugroho

05-01-2012, 12:28 PM

mengenai kekalahan semalam lawan NU..
semoga lawan city bisa meraih hasil yg di harapkan!!

Ferguson: Bukan Saatnya United Untuk Panik

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Kekalahan atas Newcastle United tak hanya menorehkan kekalahan kedua kalinya secara berturut-turut untuk Manchester United tapi juga membuat pasukan Old Tarfford gagal menyamakan poin dengan Manchester City di puncak klasemen. United saat ini terpaku di posisi dua dengan 45 poin, sementara The Citizen 48 poin.

Tapi, Sir Alex tak menampakkan kepanikannya di ruang konferensi pers. Fergie menilai timnya terlalu banyak pengalaman untuk bangkit pasca kekalahan atas Newcastle.

"Tentu saja ini keuntungan untuk City," ujar Ferguson.

"Tapi ini bukan saatnya menjadi panik, kami memiliki pengalaman untuk mengatasinya," lanjut Fergie.

Ferguson juga tak segan memuji dua gol pertama Newcastle.

"Kami memulai pertandingan dengan cukup baik. Tapi, Newcastle mencetak gol fantastis dan itu membuat semua orang di stadion bergembira."

"Gol kedua adalah pembunuh bagi kami. Kami tidak melakukan penguasaan bola yang cukup."

Soal duet penyerang Demba Ba dan Amoebi, Fergie berujar, "Mereka sangat kuat, pemain yang agresif."

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/3505012012064709/ferguson-bukan-saatnya-united-untuk-panik/

ario adi nugroho

06-01-2012, 02:08 PM

kekalahan di FA cup tahun kmaren cukup menyesakan!semoga hasil yg terbaik di raih hari minggu besok...

Ferguson: United Harus Terbiasa Sering Menghadapi City

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Persaingan duo Manchester di klasemen Liga Inggris musim ini sesuatu yang baru untuk sekian tahun. Dalam dua dekade terakhir tak ada penguasa di kota Manchester selain Manchester United. Di bawah asuhan Ferguson, United telah memenangkan 12 titel Liga Inggris dan dua gelar Liga Champions. Sangat timpang dengan City yang baru mendapat satu trofi FA dan itupun adalah gelar pertama sejak kurang lebih 36 tahun yang lalu.

Musim ini pertarungan di antara keduanya jelas akan sengit. Untuk pertama kalinya, sekali lagi entah berapa puluh tahun, City kini bahkan duduk di atas United dalam soal perolehan poin di Liga Inggris dan menjadi pemuncak klasemen. Hebatnya, mereka bahkan sudah menghancurkan United di Old Trafford dalam pertemuan pertama mereka di Liga Inggris musim ini dengan skor 1-6.

Ferguson pun mengakui bahwa tetangga United yang pernah disebutnya berisik dan menggangu itu kini adalah pesaing serius dalam perebutan titel.

"Kami dan para suporter seharusnya melihat hal ini seperti biasanya, karena City tak akan pernah pergi," kata Ferguson pada Inside United.

"Kami menghadapi mereka di semifinal FA Cup musim lalu dan kini kami sama-sama berlaga di Liga Eropa dan akan berhadapan di FA Cup (Minggu 8/1)," sambung Fergie.

"Jadi kami harus terbiasa dengan fakta bahwa City akan menjadi penantang dalam kompetisi bersama kami.

"Ada kesempatan kami akan bertemu beberapa kali, mungkin tidak setiap tahun, tetapi jelas kami akan makin terbiasa."

"Hasl undian Piala FA adalah hal yang sulit bagi kami, tapi itu akan sulit bagi mereka juga."

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/1205012012194703/ferguson-united-harus-terbiasa-sering-menghadapi-city/

arsa_chicha

06-01-2012, 02:22 PM

Ayo oppa SAF tunjukkan strategi terbaik.mu ...bungkam tuh si shiity n mancini !!bikin tetangga yg berisik itu untuk diam sambil memandang kita yg Juara ...:)

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hendiplast

08-01-2012, 07:08 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson powerless to stop Manchester United empire crumbling
Manchester United may go on to win the Double, but there can be no happy ending for a decaying club

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It did not take a couple of spineless defeats to Blackburn and Newcastle, or a reminder of the apparently inexorable breakdown in the relationship between Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney, to confirm that Manchester United are on their knees ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie at Manchester City. The defeats and the latest Rooney story barely registered. After a while, you stop noticing the nails going in the coffin.

There is a perception, born of ignorance or sandyheadedness, that United fans complaining about the state of the club are just spoilt brats who can't handle the odd bad result. Poppycock. You would be surprised how many fans welcome defeats, even humiliations, on some level, because they hasten an industrial cleansing of the club that has been necessary since United embarked on the road to ruin with the Glazers on 12 May 2005. The sooner United hit rock bottom, the sooner the club can regain its identity.

Every significant aspect of the club is decaying. The squad is riddled with uncertainty. The star player, Rooney, has gone from having a sulk every football season to a sulk every calendrical season and seems certain to have one fallout too many with Ferguson sooner rather than later. The fans have been replaced by consumers, people who see no contradiction in draping a green-and-gold scarf over a replica shirt and who seem to take their attitude from Nirvana: here we are now, entertain us. The wall of silence against Blackburn was a shocking nadir.

The Glazers are siphoning money in such staggering quantities that, in the past three years, United's net spend is lower than that of Hull City, Blackpool and Burnley. There are now rumours of a move for Frank Lampard and a return for Paul Scholes. Lampard, Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand. All hail the geriátricos.

Then there is the manager. In terms of results, Ferguson has arguably never been better than in the past few years, manipulating limited resources and imposing his obscene will to stunning effect. Last season's title was almost entirely down to him. Ferguson is a miracle of longevity who has emerged triumphantly from deeper holes than this in the past, and may do so again. Yet all genius is finite. It is not just all political lives that end in failure.

Ferguson has looked weary in the past two games, slumped passively in his chair when before he would have prowled the touchline, liberally applying the fear of God. His often eccentric selections have started to verge on the wilfully perverse. He is also picking more fights than usual, almost bringing to mind the last days of Tony Montana and Tony Soprano as they burned bridges with humanity.

Ferguson often says nobody is bigger than the club, yet there are signs that he has started to believe in his own omnipotence. His greatest strength – the absolute conviction that no challenge is too great – may become his defining weakness. It's a textbook tragedy: a genius unwittingly presiding over the excruciatingly slow ruin of the empire he created. United may beat City on Sunday and go on to do the Double; it does not matter. There can be no happy ending here.

Guardian

zudomiriku

09-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Luis Suarez case: Ferguson says 'no' to peace talks

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is "no need" for peace talks ahead of his team's home clash with Liverpool on 11 February

Liverpool want a board-level meeting with United to restore harmony following the Luis Suarez affair.

But Ferguson said: "I do not see why there is any need for it."

The Old Trafford match is likely to be Suarez's first away match after his eight-game ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

The Uruguay striker faces severe treatment at Old Trafford and Liverpool want to reduce the offensive chants Suarez is likely to endure.

When questioned at the club's press conference on Friday on reports that Liverpool would like peace talks, Ferguson said: "It is nice of them to do it through the press.

"You would have thought they would come to Manchester United first. I do not see why there is any need for it but I have nothing to say about it."

Relations between the two clubs have been at a low ebb and, while accepting the punishment of Suarez, Liverpool were unhappy with the decision.

After Suarez issued an apology - though not to Evra - for any offence his use of the word "negro" may have caused, Liverpool want to build bridges with United but are continuing discussions with the FA over an investigation process they believe was flawed.

United have said little on the entire matter, other than questioning Liverpool's public statements prior to the hearing.

Fixtures Suarez will miss
•3 Jan: Man City (Premier League)
•6 Jan: Oldham (FA Cup R3)
•11 Jan: Man City (League Cup)
•14 Jan: Stoke (Premier League)
•21 Jan: Bolton (Premier League)
•25 Jan: Man City (League Cup)
•28 Jan: FA Cup R4 (if Liverpool beat Oldham)
•31 Jan: Wolves (Premier League)
•6 Feb: Tottenham (Premier League, if Liverpool lose to Oldham)

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bd3M4

dery pramudito

10-01-2012, 09:40 PM

cie SAF akrab bgt sama pep smalem di fifa balon d'or :p

Andi Istiabudi

12-01-2012, 07:14 PM

Meski Lippi juga pelatih hebat tapi saya tidak terlalu suka dengannya ...

Lippi Sebut Ferguson Layaknya 'The Godfather'

Bola.net - Ada banyak manajer muda, ada juga manajer tua, ada manajer yang lihai mind games, ada pula yang lihai di motivasional, namun pastinya hanya ada satu bos dari segala bos.

Hanya ada seorang The Godfather, hanya ada satu orang yang bisa seperti itu dan dia adalah Sir Alex Ferguson. Kata siapa? Marcelo Lippi yang bilang, salah satu manajer senior pula.

Lippi pelatih pertama yang sanggup menjuarai Liga Champions (Juventus) dan Piala Dunia (Italia) itu jelas bukan manajer sembarangan, meski ia hebat ternyata ia tetap punya tokoh yang ia kagumi untuk kelasnya.

Pria berambut perak yang kerap mengisap cerutu itu mengaku masih sering takjub dengan Sir Alex, meski telah berusia 70 tahun ia tetap kokoh di posisinya, bahkan telah 25 tahun di satu klub bernama Manchester United.

"Apa ini masuk dalam golongan Old School? saya pikir tidak, Sir Alex Ferguson mungkin. Meski harus diakui bahwa akan sangat sulit membicarakan hal tentang manajer, sulit membandingkan mereka," ucap Lippi seperti dilansir The Daily Mail.

"Kenapa? Karena setiap manajer punya gayanya masing-masing, ada ruang bagi masing-masing, sebagian manajer bagus di lapangan, lainnya ahli di filosofi, dan lainnya lagi mungkin di aspek psikologis,"

"Ada kesulitan masing-masing yang harus dilalui dalam level yang berbeda-beda. Apakah catatan seperti milik Sir Alex akan bisa terulang?"

"Seseorang yang mengabdi selama 25 tahun bagi klub besar? Saya pikir itu akan sangat-sangat sulit. Seperti tak bakal terjadi lagi, di Italia itu mustahil,"

"Jadi saya sangat setuju jika hanya akan ada satu Alex Ferguson" tutup Lippi untuk pelatih yang baru saja menerima FIFA Presidential Award di anugerah Ballon d'Or 2011 kemarin itu. (dym/lex)

Redsbusby

12-01-2012, 07:41 PM

cie SAF akrab bgt sama pep smalem di fifa balon d'or :p

Keakraban ini janganlah cepat berlalu :D
Sekalian jd atasan bawahan aja di carrington... SAF direktur teknik dan PEP pelatihnya :P

dery pramudito

12-01-2012, 08:37 PM

Keakraban ini janganlah cepat berlalu :D
Sekalian jd atasan bawahan aja di carrington... SAF direktur teknik dan PEP pelatihnya :P

setuju bangeeeet :D

ario adi nugroho

19-01-2012, 02:33 AM

ya ya ya setelah mengabdi bertahun-tahun harga yg pantas lah untuk opa alex..

EKSKLUSIF: Manchester United Tawarkan Kenaikan Gaji Untuk Sir Alex Ferguson

Pelatih Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson akan menjadi salah satu pelatih dengan gaji tertinggi di dunia jika menerima tawaran kontrak baru dari klub.

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Keluarga Glazer masih ingin melihat Sir Alex Ferguson bertahan di kursi pelatih Manchester United. Tawaran kontrak baru pun diajukan.

Dari informasi yang diterima secara eksklusif dari Wayne Veysey, kepala tim koresponden GOAL.com, Manchester United menawarkan kontrak baru dengan kenaikan gaji mencapai 60 persen.

Sir Alex ditawari kontrak dengan nilai gaji 6,5 juta poundsterling per tahun dengan tambahan bonus satu juta pounds untuk setiap tropi yang diraih Manchester United.

Bentuk kesepakatan kontrak tidak akan berubah, demikian juga jumlah bonus yang diterima Sir Alex dalam kesepakatan baru itu.

Jika tawaran tersebut diterima, Sir Alex akan menjadi salah satu pelatih dengan pendapatan terbesar di dunia.

"Pembicaraan di jajaran manajemen atas dalam beberapa bulan terakhir adalah rencana tiga tahun. Keluarga Glazer sebelumnya tidak yakin dengan rencana Ferguson, jadi ia meminta David Gill untuk memberitahunya bahwa pencapaian yang sudah diraihnya selama bertahun-tahun akan dibalas dengan kesepakatan yang membuatnya sebagai pelatih dengan bayaran terbaik di sepakbola Inggris, sumber United kepada GOAL.com, Rabu (18/1).

"Sudah ada sejumlah pembicaraan dan klub ingin menuntaskannya sebelum masa libur reguler di akhir musim."

"Hal itu menunjukkan adanya bisnis yang bagus bagi klub dan keluarga Glazer. Ferguson selalu loyal kepada mereka dan mereka merasa sudah waktunya untuk menghadiahinya atas apa yang sudah dilakukannya."

Ada pun kesepakatan dengan Sir Alex sepertinya tidak akan mengalami masalah karena pelatih asal Skotlandia itu sendiri sudah menyatakan keinginan bertahan di Manchester United.

Sir Alex sendiri kabarnya hanya dibayar empat juta pounds dalam semusim. Jumlah tersebut tidak cukup bagus jika dibandingkan dengan koleganya di sejumlah klub dunia.

Untuk Arsene Wenger saja. Pelatih Arsenal itu kabarnya mengantungi enam juta pounds setiap tahun.

http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1643/eksklusif/2012/01/18/2853103/eksklusif-manchester-united-tawarkan-kenaikan-gaji-untuk-sir

zudomiriku

19-01-2012, 12:32 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson tips Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as potential Manchester United boss

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Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as his potential Old Trafford successor.

The Reds’ 70-year-old manager has said he will carry on for at least another three years at the United helm.

But, while Euro big guns Pep Guardiola of Barcelona and Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid have been heavily linked with the post when it becomes available, Fergie believes novice Solskjaer would be ideally suited to dealing with the pressure of the job.

And he says he is already a step ahead of other former Reds because he always knew he wanted to become a manager.

Bryan Robson, Mark Hughes, Steve Bruce and Roy Keane, amongst others, have all turned their hands to management, with varying degrees of success, after leaving United.

But Ferguson believes Solskjaer’s preparation for life in the hot-seat, including taking notes about training sessions, has set him apart from other United alumni.

“I think the problem for a lot of footballers today is that when they get to the end of their careers they decide they want to become coaches because they have nothing else in their mind that they think they can do,” said Ferguson.

“Whereas Ole always wanted to stay in the game, so from an early age he was preparing stay in the game as a coach or as a manager, as he is at the moment. So he has given himself a better chance than the rest.

“Ole was always one of the professionals that used to take down all the notes from the training sessions and games.”

Solskjaer, Ferguson’s former reserve team manager, led Norwegian side Molde to their first league title in his first season as a manager last year.

And Ferguson insists the 38-year-old, who was linked with the Portsmouth job in October, has all the attributes to become a top boss.

“He has got an inner toughness, there’s no doubt about that,” added the United manager. “He is a nice man with a lovely manner about him.

“If you go to a club in Norway that have never won the league ever in their history and you win the league you have to have something about you to do that.

“He has brought in his own staff. He’s brought two coaches from United as part of his structure to the club so he knew where he was going. A useful thing to have in management is good decision making.

“It’s possibly one of the most important things and he has been decisive, so yes he has got a lot going for himself.”

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bdmFa

ario adi nugroho

20-01-2012, 02:13 PM

Nani pun berkomentar ttg SAF

Nani: Ferguson yang Terbaik Soal Atur Pemain

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Pemain sayap Manchester United, Nani, mengaku bahwa dirinya menjadi salah satu pemain yang paling sering terkena 'hair dryer treatment' dari Sir Alex Ferguson.

Pelatih asal Skotlandia tersebut memang terkenal dengan pola manejemen pemainnya yang keras dan mengutamakan disiplin. Tak peduli bintang berkelas seperti apa, Fergie justru akan semakin mendidik anak buahnya dengan pola yang lebih keras. Ia menuntut anak buahnya menampilikan kemampuan terbaik demi klub dan suporter.

Nani yang memiliki talenta tinggi dan menjadi salah satu pemain terbaik Setan Merah saat ini menyatakan Fergie akan marah besar jika ia tidak tampil konsisten.

"Saya sering menjadi 'korban' hair dryer treatmentnya (Ferguson). Saya pikir itu wajar," ujar Nani dalam wawancara dengan Betfair Facebook.

"Ferguson mengharapkan lebih dari saya, jadi terkadang dia datang kepadaku dan mengatakan sesuatu."

Meskipun sering mendapatkan semprotan dari Ferguson, tak membuat Nani kehilangan rasa hormatnya terhadap sang manajer. Baginya, Ferguson adalah orang terbaik yang bisa mengatur para pemainnya.

"Tak seorang pun memahami cara menangani pemain seperti Alex Ferguson," katanya.

"Semua orang tahu siapa dia di Portugal, dan berbicara bicara banyak tentang dirinya.

"Semua orang tahu caranya bekerja yang fantastis untuk mendorong pemain muda berkembang kemampuannya."

http://www.ggintersport.com/eng/news/8120012012111331/nani-ferguson-yang-terbaik-soal-atur-pemain/

Andi Istiabudi

24-01-2012, 06:24 PM

Saya juga pengagum Muhammad "The Greatest" Ali juga lho :)

Ferguson Kagumi Kehebatan Muhammad Ali
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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com — Sir Alex Ferguson memang telah menghabiskan separuh hidupnya bersama sepak bola dan Manchester United. Tetapi, siapa sangka, pelatih berusia 70 tahun itu mengagumi sosok Muhammad Ali, petinju legendaris dunia. Di mata Fergie, Ali adalah sosok fenomenal yang akan terus abadi sepanjang masa.

Saat diwawancara oleh Inside United, pelatih asal Skotlandia itu mengaku, salah satu pertandingan dalam sejarah olahraga terbaik sepanjang masa adalah kejuaraan tinju dunia kelas berat antara Ali dan Sonny Liston pada 25 Februari 1964 silam.

Pada tanggal tersebut, Ali yang hari ini merayakan ulang tahunnya ke-70 pertama kalinya tampil di panggung tinju kelas berat. Dengan penuh kepercayaan diri, "The Great Ali" yang ketika itu masih berumur 22 tahun tak segan-segan menantang Liston, yang berstatus sebagai juara dunia tinju kelas berat dengan sebutan "Beruang Bodoh".

Di dalam ring, dengan ciri khas lincah dan gerakan kaki yang cepat, Ali mampu membuat dirinya lebih dominan daripada Liston. Alhasil, sejarah baru pun muncul, di pertengahan ronde ketujuh. Petinju kelahiran 17 Januari 1942 itu berhasil membungkam keraguan banyak orang dengan memenangkan gelar juara dunia pertamanya, dan menjadi petinju termuda yang menjuarai kelas berat.

"Pertarungan antara Clay (Cassius Clay, nama Ali sebelum berganti nama) dengan Sonny Liston menggambarkan kelahiran seorang atlet terhebat di dunia. Liston di masanya adalah seorang monster, tetapi Clay bisa membungkamnya. Jadi, pertarungan itu menurut saya menunjukkan bahwa dia adalah petinju luar biasa, yang juga memiliki kepribadian yang hebat," kagum Fergie.

"Sangat mengesankan melihat Clay datang ke tempat Liston dengan kepercayaan diri, lalu menantang Liston dengan berkata, 'Ayo, ayo kemari, saya punya sesuatu untuk kamu'. Dan kemudian Anda bisa melihat wajah Liston yang seakan berkata, 'Saya akan membunuh kamu'," katanya.

"Komentar Clay sebelum atau sesudah pertandingan juga sangat menakjubkan. Bahkan, ia sempat dengan lantang mengatakan tidak akan ikut berperang bersama negaranya dalam perang Vietnam. Karena inilah, Anda harus mengakui bahwa dia sosok yang sangat luar biasa," lanjut Fergie lagi.

Bangun pagi

Dalam kesempatan itu, Fergie juga mengungkapkan bahwa dirinya mempunyai pengalaman tersendiri saat ingin menyaksikan Ali bertarung di ring tinju. Untuk menonton pertandingan idolanya tersebut, Fergie mengaku, dirinya selalu bangun pagi, kemudian mengunjungi sebuah pusat hiburan ternama di Skotlandia.

"Saya selalu berangkat dari rumah pagi hari untuk menuju Green Playhouse di pusat kota Glasgow untuk menonton pertandingan Ali karena mereka menyiarkannya secara langsung. Sedangkan ketika berada di Aberdeen, saya selalu ke pusat kota di malam hari untuk menontonnya. Ini sangat menyenangkan, dan saya sangat menyukainya," kenang Fergie.

Trezz Kiko

27-01-2012, 05:40 PM

mau nanya nih. ini bener ya? penghasilan SAF dulu lebih besar dari skrg? :crazy:

Di Usia Senja, Fergie Makin Sadari Satu Hal

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com — Sir Alexandre Chapman "Alex" Ferguson mengklaim dirinya sebagai seseorang yang fenomenal dan tak akan ada yang akan menandinginya. Fergie, demikian dia biasa dipanggil, sudah menjadi arsitek "The Red Devils" selama 25 tahun dan masih enggan untuk pensiun. Namun pada usia senjanya, pelatih asal Skotlandia itu makin melihat pentingnya suatu hal.

"Saya sudah memasuki usia senja saat ini. Saya yang sekarang berbeda dengan saya dari 25 tahun yang lalu. Perkembangan sepak bola sekarang meningkat dan saya harus beradaptasi dengan hal itu. Satu hal yang saya pelajari dalam satu dekade terakhir adalah pembinaan pemain muda pada waktu awal," ujarnya seperti dilansir The Guardian.

Fergie berhasil membuat sejarah dengan memenangkan tiga trofi juara sekaligus dalam waktu satu musim pada tahun 1998/1999. "Treble Winner" itu diperoleh dari kejuaraan Liga Inggris, Piala FA, dan Liga Champions. Hal itu merupakan pencapaian Sir Alex yang luar biasa dalam karier kepelatihannya.

Namun ketika sudah memasuki usia 70 tahun, dia enggan disebut-sebut akan pensiun. Fergie kurang setuju. Menurutnya, pensiun adalah untuk orang muda dan bukan orangtua.

Meskipun penghasilannya lebih sedikit dibandingkan 25 tahun yang lalu. Namun, itu tidak mengurangi tanggung jawabnya sebagai pelatih "Setan Merah".

Ferguson mengatakan bahwa dia menikmati pertandingan-pertandingan di Liga Inggris yang menurutnya luar biasa dan sulit. Manchester United akan berlaga di putaran keempat Piala FA melawan Liverpool pada Sabtu (28/1/2012) di Anfield.

Trezz Kiko

27-01-2012, 06:33 PM

seorang SAF pun bisa narsis didepan kamera bareng mantan striker liverpool. "N'Gog" :hammer: :peace:

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Andi Istiabudi

04-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Jabat tangan menandakan sportifitas :)

Fergie Ingin Tradisi Jabat Tangan Sebelum Laga Dipertahankan

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Bola.net - Pelatih Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson akan menasehati anak asuhnya, khususnya Rio Ferdinand dan Patrice Evra, untuk melakukan jabat tangan sebelum pertandingan dengan John Terry dan Luis Suarez. Hal itu dilakukan oleh Fergie menanggapi masalah-masalah rasisme kembali membayangi sepak bola Inggris.

Sebelumnya, kapten Chelsea, John Terry, dituduh melakukan pelecehan rasial terhadap pemain QPR, Anton Ferdinand, pada pertemuan sebelumnya.

Saudara kandung Anton, Rio, yang merupakan bek United, telah menyuarakan dukungannya untuk mendukung Anton, dan beredar kabar yang menyebutkan bahwa Rio akan menolak untuk menjabat tangan rekannya di timnas Inggris tersebut, ketika United melawat ke Stamford Bridge.

Dan yang semakin membuat panas pada masalah ini, United kemudian akan menjamu Liverpool pekan depan, di mana Suarez telah dapat kembali bermain setelah ia mendapat hukuman larangan bermain untuk delapan pertandingan, karena dituding melakukan pelecehan rasial terhadap Evra di pertemuan pertama kedua tim ini di kancah liga.

"John Terry kemungkinan tidak bermain, maka saya tidak perlu mengatasinya," kata Fergie mengenai laporan yang menyebutkan bahwa cedera kemungkinan membuat Terry akan absen.

"Namun saya pikir saya sebaiknya berbicara pada Rio untuk melihat bagaimana pendiriannya, sebab Rio telah berjuang dengan isu rasial dengan berbagai cara selama beberapa tahun, saya telah sering melihatnya, saya kenal anak itu," jelas Fergie seraya mengatakan bahwa para pemainnya harus memiliki standar moral yang tinggi, dan bersedia melakukan jabat tangan.

"Namun ini adalah momen di mana ia mungkin harus bangkit. Ia tidak perlu malu pada siapapun jika ia memutuskan untuk menjabat tangan John Terry."

"Hal serupa terjadi pada pekan depan, kami memiliki Patrice Evra dengan Liverpool. Patrice telah memperlihatkan keberanian untuk melawan dengan mengajukan komplain terhadap hal itu, maka ia tidak perlu merasa malu. Saya tidak berpikir kalau jabat tangan merupakan masalah."

Masalah jabat tangan sebelum pertandingan di Liga Premier Inggris merupakan bagian penting dalam membangkitkan kontroversi rasisme, meskipun Fergie menegaskan bahwa dirinya sama sekali tidak memiliki masalah dengan tradisi itu.

"Itu hanya jabat tangan. Saya pikir dalam banyak kesempatan, beberapa pemain menjabat tangan lawannya dan berkata, Anda tidak akan menjabat tanganku di akhir pertandingan. Sepak bola adalah sepak bola, ini adalah permainan yang kompetitif, sejujurnya saya tidak berpikir kalau ada hal yang salah dengan jabat tangan. Itu sedikit membumbui permainan," tandasnya. (afp/end)

Andi Istiabudi

07-02-2012, 11:26 AM

Hore.. Sir Alex memang pantas menerimanya :)

Fergie Raih Gelar Coach of The Decade

Bola.net - Sir Alex Ferguson baru saja mendapatkan penghargaan prestisius. Ia memperoleh gelar Coach of the Decade dari International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

Organisasi ini mengumpulkan daftar pelatih dan pemain terbaik di setiap posisi tiap tahun.Mereka mengumpulkan voting untuk menentukan siapa yang pantas memperoleh gelar manajer terbaik. Seorang manajer yang belum berada dalam posisi tersebut selama periode yang telah ditentukan oleh IFHS takkan memperoleh poin dari voting.

Berikut ini daftar pelatih yang menempati 10 posisi teratas dan jumlah poin yang telah mereka kumpulkan:

1. Sir Alexander Ferguson 166

2. Arsene Wenger 165

3. Jose Mourinho 154

4. Fabio Capello 135

5. Guus Hiddink 112

6. Carlo Ancelotti 108

7. Vicente del Bosque 104

8. Marcelo Bielsa Alberto 101

9. Luiz Felipe Scolari 101

10. Rafael Benitez 97

Fergie telah menjadi pelatih yang sukses bersama Manchester United. Gelar juara Liga Premier, Piala FA, dan Liga Champions telah ia raih bersama The Red Devils. Tidak heran bila ia sanggup bertahan di Old Trafford selama 25 tahun. Hingga kini ia masih mampu membawa United ke tingkat atas meski timnya telah mengalami banyak pergantian generasi. (sw/rev)

zudomiriku

09-02-2012, 12:41 PM

Alex Ferguson wants hard stance racism, throws gangsta peace signs

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Falkirk striker Farid El Alagui and Alex Ferguson call for peace in the streets. (@SoccerIssue)

Ahead of another match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford this weekend, Alex Ferguson has made his position on the rash of race-related controversies in the game clear. He's surprised by it all and demands firm action.

As Richard Whittall of The Footy Blog points out, the fact that these cases are getting scrutinized and dealt with should be a sign that progress is being made, but Ferguson seems to want more.

From Soccernet:

Ferguson told CNN: "I don't understand at all where it's coming from. This is a moment where we have to take stock and we should do something about it if it's surfacing again, and be really hard and firm on any form or shape of racism.

"There have been a couple of examples recently which is not good. In 2012, you can't believe it. It was obvious maybe 20 years ago and the improvements have been for everyone to see. I have had some fantastic black players, absolutely magnificent black players, and with every one of them I have enjoyed my working relationship with them."

That last line seems like it's overcompensating a bit, but the picture makes up for it.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bdTcJ?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=world-football

irfi_1

13-02-2012, 11:40 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson becomes 500th new Stanley shareholder

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Accrington Stanley Football Club has announced that Sir Alex Ferguson has become its 500th new shareholder as part of a long-term plan to issue shares to fans.

Sir Alex was presented with his share certificate by Stanley director Peter Shaw and Senior Non Executive Idris Khan, at Manchester United’s training ground this week. Stanley said they were “extremely grateful” for Sir Alex’s display of support for the club.

Stanley chief executive Rob Heys said: “Sir Alex’s gesture of support in becoming a shareholder is extremely gratifying. “We are not only honoured by his decision, but truly touched by his support for an historic neighbour. Everyone at the club is looking forward to welcoming him to our next AGM, where he’ll receive one vote as an official shareholder”. Stanley has always had strong connections with Scotland after manager Walter Galbraith signed 11 Scottish players to form the famously successful 1950s Stanley side - this was recalled by Sir Alex when he received a retro Stanley football and commemorative book.

Sir Alex said: “Everyone has heard of Accrington Stanley and I am so pleased to see a small community club flourishing during these times.

“Long may they continue to be an active and healthy member of the Football League.”

Accrington Stanley announced its programme to expand club ownership and secure its financial future through the issue of shares to fans last October. Shares have been sold to fans locally and around the globe, with shareholders in Canada, Brazil, Finland, Australia and the USA.
http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/index.php/newsy/4586

zudomiriku

15-02-2012, 02:44 PM

Fergie: We'd have got to Champions League final again if we'd got out of the group

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is still gutted by Manchester United's Champions League exit, and claims they would have reached the final if they had managed to get through the group stage.

European club football's elite competition resumes on Tuesday with a knockout stage that's without United for only the second time in 16 seasons.

Instead the Reds must make do with playing in the Europa League, and will face Ajax in a last-32 tie on the next two Thursday nights.

Fergie feels United missed an opportunity to reach their fourth final in five years, but admits they did not do enough to progress in their vital final group match away to Basel.

"It was a massive disappointment because my feeling is that if we'd gone through, we would have gone on to the final," said the United manager.

"For me, the problem was the home game against Basel.

"We were 2-0 up and then missed four or five clear-cut chances. We ended up losing our concentration and though we managed to salvage a draw, it was a bad result for us.

"It left us having to go and get at least a point in the return game. And though we dominated the match, we didn't score, and when that happens, you don't deserve to win."

Ferguson says Barcelona, who beat United in last season's final to lift the European Cup for the third time in six years, remain the team to beat.

Yet he insists, his latest United side, with its emphasis on youth, can compete with the Catalans.

"Barcelona are the best team in Europe - although Real Madrid [currently 10 points ahead of Barca at the top of the Spanish league] are closing the gap on them," he said. "The lead they've got in the league shows that.

"They might be on the same level as them soon, but for the moment Barca have still got that magical ability to play a game that's beyond everyone else.

"When Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta are on song, they're just unstoppable.

"I think we've got the ambition to compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid and we decided a few years ago to create a structure with young players, like Wayne Rooney and Nani.

"All we've had to do since then is just build things around a few young players.

"So I don't feel we're that far away from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

"I'm sure we'll show that soon."

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-would-have-reached-Champions-League-final-if-had-got-out-of-group-says-Alex-Ferguson-article864967.html

zudomiriku

17-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Ferguson: Barça can play beyond everyone

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Sir Alex Ferguson has worked wonders throughout his 25-year stint in the Manchester United hot-seat, during which time he has become one of the most highly regarded managers in history. Though nearly four decades have elapsed since he started his memorable career in the dugout with unfashionable Scottish outfit East Stirlingshire, the 70-year-old shows no signs of slowing down and is currently supervising yet another impressive domestic campaign.

Discussing a range of topics, including the Red Devils' latest Premier League title challenge, their shock UEFA Champions League exit, where they rank among the best sides in Europe and the club’s focus on youth, Ferguson sat down for an exclusive interview with FIFA.com.

FIFA.com: Sir Alex, how do you think your team’s been performing this season?
Sir Alex Ferguson: We’ve had our ups and downs and we’ve been unlucky with injuries. We’ve had a lot of them, which you don’t expect, and we’ve got people like Nemanja Vidic and Darren Fletcher out for the whole season. You can replace your best players for a game or two, but you really notice the difference over a longer period, and that’s what’s happened to us. Even so, we’re fighting hard to win the Premiership again and there’s a lot of merit in that. Obviously I’m optimistic about our chances.

Has the team suffered because you’ve not been able to rotate players?
These days it’s very, very hard to use the same players for every match. The game’s so fast now that players suffer a lot more muscle fatigue and need more rest. You’re talking about players who run 13 or 14 kilometres every game – a lot more than in the past – and you have to keep your whole squad in the best possible shape.

"Barça have still got that magical ability to play a game that’s beyond everyone else. When Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta are on song, they’re just unstoppable."
Sir Alex Ferguson

There are two new title challengers in England this season. Do you think the Premier League is more competitive now?
There’s always been competition. The difference now is that instead of a big four, with us, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool a little further back, we’ve got a big six, with Tottenham, who’ve finally become competitive, and Manchester City, who’ve spent a lot of money. That’s made the path to the title a lot tougher.

Does Manchester United’s surprise UEFA Champions League exit still hurt?
It was a massive disappointment because my feeling is that if we’d gone through, we would have gone on to the final. For me the problem was the home game against Basel. We were 2-0 up and then missed four or five clear-cut chances. We ended up losing our concentration and though we managed to salvage a draw, it was a bad result for us. It left us having to go and get at least a point in the return game. And though we dominated the match, we didn’t score, and when that happens you don’t deserve to win.

Basel did cause you problems, though...
Yes, they did. The thing is you’ve always got to dictate the pace when you’re a big team like us. The sides competing in the Champions League now are much better on the break than they used to be. A few years back opponents would send two or three players into our half whenever they got on the ball, but now it’s five or six, and at pace too. I think that’s one of the biggest overall improvements we’ve seen in the game recently.

You came off second best in last year’s final against Barcelona. Is there anything you could have done differently that night?
I don’t regret anything we did because they were the better side. The first two goals were entirely avoidable and maybe with a bit of luck we could have won the game, but when the other team’s that bit better than you, then there’s not much you can do about it.

Do you think that Barcelona and Real Madrid are ahead of everyone at the moment?
I still think Barcelona are the best team in Europe, although Real Madrid are closing the gap on them. The lead they’ve got in the league shows that. They might be on the same level as them soon, but for the moment Barça have still got that magical ability to play a game that’s beyond everyone else. When [Lionel] Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta are on song, they’re just unstoppable.

Your club has this remarkable ability to stay at the top despite spending very little on transfers. Is that a deliberate strategy?
We decided a few years ago to create a structure with young players, like Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson, and we also knew we had some talented youngsters coming through the academy, like Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley. All we’ve had to do since then is just build things around a few young players. With that as our strategy we’ve not had to spend huge amounts of money to stay competitive because we’ve already got the talent at home.

Do you feel then that despite the setback in Basel, Manchester United are still able to compete with the European elite?
Like I said, I feel we had the ability to go all the way to the final. Luck wasn’t on our side, but I think we’ve got the ambition to compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid, and I don’t feel we’re that far away from them. I’m sure we’ll show that soon.

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1583454.html?cid=newsletter_en_20120216_int erview

Redsbusby

17-02-2012, 10:55 PM

Fergie ngabisin waktunya untuk nonton pacuan kuda bareng sahabatnya Sam Allardyce, manajer WHU, karena ngga ada match lg di akhir pekan...

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zudomiriku

01-03-2012, 12:05 PM

Fergie: Spurs game is massive

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chester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is aiming to "survive" Sunday's trip to Tottenham, insisting a positive result at White Hart Lane will significantly boost his side's chances of retaining the Premier League title.

Ferguson has targeted the six-week run of fixtures from mid-January onwards as the key to United's hopes of a record 20th championship. Recent victories over Arsenal and Liverpool, plus a point collected from a trip to Chelsea when United found themselves three goals down in the second half, have left them two behind leaders Manchester City.

"It's going to be a massive game [at Spurs]"' Ferguson told Inside United. "If we can survive that one, then we'll have a big chance of winning the league.

"I would take it [being two points behind City going into the game at the Etihad Stadium]. I would rather go there on level points. But if we could go there within striking distance of being top of the league, I'd take it."

Although there have been a few fitness woes recently, with Antonio Valencia and Tom Cleverley sidelined after picking up minor knocks in the recent Europa League encounter with Ajax, the biggest part of United's massive injury list has now cleared up. And that leaves Ferguson with an even greater sense of optimism.

"I should have more players available than I've had in the last few weeks because we've had a terrible spell of injuries," he said. "But we've done the right thing in the treatment of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, we've given them a break.

"They are young players and they had been carrying little strains for weeks. Then all of a sudden it hits them, and we had to take stock, to get them back. We've given them a fair break and they're fresh now."

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zudomiriku

14-03-2012, 10:06 AM

Fergie gagged over England speculation

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the Premier League has told him to stop talking to the press about the vacant England manager's job.

As one of the most respected voices in English football, Ferguson's opinion on who should replace Fabio Capello has been regularly sought by journalists since his resignation last month.

The Scot has repeatedly offered his backing to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, and suggested prior to last week's meeting between Spurs and United that it could be the last time he faced his friend.

Ahead of United's clash with Roy Hodgson's West Brom this weekend, Ferguson was asked for his view on the Englishman's credentials for the Three Lions job, but indicated that he was not allowed to pass comment.

"The Premier League has written to me asking me not to talk about the England manager's job,'' Ferguson said. "I don't know why.''

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Andi Istiabudi

20-03-2012, 05:13 PM

Harus menang di 10 partai sisa nih !!!

Ferguson: Masih Akan Ada 10 Partai Lagi United

Bola.net - Manchester United memang sedang memimpin klasemen EPL, mereka sementara waktu unggul 4 poin bersih dari Manchester City, namun tak berarti mereka bisa bersantai begitu saja.

The Citizen akan kian tertekan sebab tengah pekan ini mereka akan bertemu Chelsea yang sedang On Fire, jika sampai gagal menang ibaratnya mereka akan membiarkan Setan Merah berlari kencang dengan Liga tinggal menyisakan beberapa pekan lagi.

Meski begitu Sir Alex Ferguson dan pasukannya yang sedang di atas angin enggan terlena. "Masih ada sepuluh pertandingan (liga) dan ini hanya masalah menjalani pertandingan satu demi satu sampai akhirnya tidak ada lagi pertandingan yang tersisa, dan mudah-mudahan kami dapat meraih apa yang ingin kami raih."

"Kami selalu berharap untuk yang terbaik, dan mengkhawatirkan yang terburuk," tandas Ferguson menambahkan dalam memberikan himbauan kepada anak-anak asuhnya. (sun/lex)

theater of dream

23-03-2012, 09:34 PM

Master mind game mau dilawan wkwwk :))

Boss responds to Vieira

Sir Alex has responded to Patrick Vieira's
criticism of the decision to bring Paul
Scholes out of retirement.
The former Arsenal legend, now working for
Manchester City, had attempted to turn up the
pressure on the champions by suggesting the
Blues have nothing to fear from a club that
needed to add a member of the coaching team
to the playing staff. In Vieira's view, it was an
act of desperation because the Reds were losing
Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba.
It looked to most observers as a clear example
of trying to play mind games but the master of
these situations was happy to laugh it off.
"If it’s desperation, bringing the best midfielder
in Britain for the last 20 years back, then I think
we can accept that," said Sir Alex at Friday's
press conference. "I think he was programmed
for that. Roberto [Mancini] had a wee dig a
couple of weeks back. We’re all going to play
our hand that way. There will be plenty of
ammunition for that [any mind games].
"I think the point he makes about Ravel
Morrison and losing our young players – we
wanted to sell him, let’s be clear about that, for
obvious reasons. But we want Pogba to stay
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hendiplast

24-03-2012, 09:21 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson learns from mistakes to master mind games with smile
Manchester United manager's attempts to unsettle opponents have become more measured and subtle over the years

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The scene is easy to imagine. A septuagenarian man, sitting in an office in Manchester, is informed by an underling that his bait has been taken. He reclines in his chair, eases both hands behind his head, and cackles like a Machiavellian overlord. Another sucker has been snared.

This is the perception we have of Sir Alex Ferguson's mind games and, although the reality is inevitably more complex, the circus has become so addictive that no title race feels complete without Ferguson and another manager swapping barbs and bons mots.

It is hard to be certain of his motivation, so skilful is his manipulation of the media. When he tells you it's pasta on the plate, you'd be wise to check under the sauce to make sure. What we can say with absolute conviction is that, when he speaks, every word is calculated. There is a lyrical side to Ferguson that is not always appreciated; similarly, he is a masterful orator. He would have made a great political speechwriter.

In recent times, Ferguson's comparatively gentle mind games have felt like a reminder to opponents of who they are dealing with; to show them that he has been there, done it and even got the phrase "squeaky-bum time" in the Oxford English Dictionary; and that if they come at the king, they had best not miss. Maybe he enjoys the pantomime, too, something to humour him as he gears up for yet another run-in. Ferguson's comments are invariably accompanied by a smirk at some stage. Everything is designed to suggest that he is in control and at peace.

Ferguson does not have a one-size-fits-all approach to these jousts. The nature and tenor of his comments varies each time, as does his motivation. In the past it has included the paternal protection of his players, sheer desperation (suggesting that Blackburn Rovers had to "do a Devon Loch" if United were to win the league in 1994-95) and preying on the weak (Kevin Keegan, infamously, a year later).

It is conceivable that he has sensed weakness in Roberto Mancini, who has been a little flustered in recent weeks. Although Mancini won three Serie A titles, two of those were at a canter. His experience of title races is limited.

That said, Ferguson tends not to instigate things so much any more, beyond the occasional aside. His comments about Manchester City on Friday were provoked by Patrick Vieira. In 2009, when he said Rafael Benítez was "disturbed", it was in response to the Spaniard's "fact" outburst. Even his observations about the Luis Suárez case, when he was content to let Liverpool dig their own grave, were prompted by comments from Kenny Dalglish.

Ferguson may appear to believe in his own omnipotence on occasion, but he has generally known his limits in this particular sphere. In José Mourinho's first two seasons, when Chelsea were painfully superior to United, Ferguson barely said a word. His main focus seemed to be pushing Arsène Wenger towards a meltdown that eventually came at Bolton when Wenger said: "I will never answer any questions any more about that man."

He lost out to Wenger a couple of times before that – most notably with the Frenchman's delicious riposte that "everybody thinks they have the prettiest wife at home – but attempting to undermine a formidable Arsenal side always felt like a long-term operation. Blackburn did win the league in 1995, yet they so nearly did a Devon Loch.

The one time Ferguson was truly out of his depth was when United drew Real Madrid in the 2002-03 Champions League quarter-finals. "Real Madrid – they have a nice draw, they must have picked it themselves," he said. "The Spanish and Italian teams don't want us in the final, that's for sure, but I'm not listening." He had to listen when Real's galácticos put United out without breaking sweat.

History will be written by the victors, as ever, and the bullish nature of Ferguson's comments suggests he is extremely confident about the title race. The perceived definition of Fergie Time is any excess injury time in a Manchester United game, yet this is the real Fergie Time: March to May, when seasons are defined and honours boards are altered. He is in his element.

Hits and misses

"Blackburn can only throw it [the title] away now. We're hoping for a 'Devon Loch', but it will take a major boob for them to lose it"

Target: Blackburn Rovers, 2 Apr 1995

Outcome Kenny Dalglish's side – five points clear – stumbled, picking up seven more from the last seven games, pipping United to the title by a point

"I can't understand the Leeds players. They raised their game because they were playing Manchester United. It was pathetic"

Target: Newcastle United, 17 Apr 1996

Outcome Kevin Keegan, furious at the suggestion that teams were not trying so hard against Newcastle, launched into his "I will love it" rant. Manchester United won the league

"We are still the best team in England and up there with the best in Europe"

Target: Arsenal, 30 Apr 2002

Outcome Arsène Wenger, whose side were five points clear with two games left, responded: "Everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife at home." Arsenal won both their remaining games and the title

Guardian

morrowhadran

25-03-2012, 06:23 PM

pelatih terbaik sepanjang masa..

fadilbedil

01-04-2012, 08:01 AM

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zudomiriku

04-04-2012, 01:11 PM

Manchester United late goals typical - Sir Alex Ferguson

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said his side's late surge to beat Blackburn was typical of Manchester United's resolve.

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United looked set for a frustrating draw at Ewood Park before Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young struck inside the final 10 minutes to open up a five-point lead over Manchester City.

Ferguson said: "It was a long night. We had to persevere and in the end we got our rewards for it.

"The goals came so late, which typifies the history of the club."

If United beat Queens Park Rangers at Old Trafford in their next match, rivals City will kick off their away game at Arsenal on Sunday afternoon eight points adrift.

But Ferguson - who has already won 12 Premier League titles - does not believe the title race is over.

He said: "There are seven games left and my experience is that it doesn't matter what points you have, it's just about the next game.

"It doesn't matter if it is next Sunday, next Wednesday, the Sunday after that - they are all big ones.

"The players are prepared for that. We will fight right to the end in all the games for the right to win the matches."

For all their possession, United were still indebted to goalkeeper David de Gea when he tipped over Marcus Olsson's fine strike at the end of the first half, and then saved Grant Hanley's header from the following corner.

The Spaniard had been at fault during Blackburn's win at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve and was subsequently dropped, but has been much improved since he returned to the side and won praise from Ferguson.

"De Gea's progress is obvious, everyone can see that," Ferguson said.

"He made three great first-half saves. David kept us in the game.

"He's growing in stature and confidence. We've always known he had great ability.

"We had Blackburn under the cosh but they were dangerous on the break."

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hendiplast

07-04-2012, 07:42 AM

Time's running out for City! Ferguson warns rivals as United close in on title

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Sir Alex Ferguson warned Manchester City that time is running out for them to catch his team in the Premier League title race.
United can go eight points clear by beating QPR at Old Trafford on Sunday before City play away at third-placed Arsenal.
'Arsenal is a difficult place to go to,' said the United manager. ‘I think if we can win on Sunday what it means to us is that we are still five points clear if City win, and we’re one game less.

'Right now all you have to do is cut away the games. No-one gets through a season without dropping points. It’s when you drop them. In the run-in, it’s about not dropping as many as your immediate opponents, which we haven’t done.'

However, Ferguson is wary of a QPR side who have beaten Liverpool and Arsenal in their last two home games. United needed two late goals to overcome other relegation battlers Blackburn on Monday, and he is prepared for more drama tomorrow if a team managed by former Old Trafford favourite Mark Hughes make life difficult for them.
‘I don’t mind if we have to wait until the last 10 minutes again to win,’ he added.

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hendiplast

07-04-2012, 08:00 AM

Winging their way to the title: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hails Nani, Valencia

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Antonio Valencia after his goal at Blackburn Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed wing wizards Antonio Valencia and Nani as the Reds close in on the Premier League title. Nani is available again after five matches out with an ankle injury, although he is unlikely to remove Ecuadorian ace Valencia from the starting line up against QPR. Victory over QPR at Old Trafford would send the Reds eight points clear of Manchester City, who face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

"Nani is back training," Ferguson said. "He is a good addition because he is such a talented player." However, Ferguson confirmed neither Anderson nor Michael Owen would be available to face Mark Hughes' men, who are currently just above the relegation zone on goal difference. There have been suggestions Valencia will ask Ferguson if he can delay surgery to have a plate removed from the ankle he broke at the Copa America last summer, although the operation is news to the United boss. "I am not sure where the story about his ankle has come from," he said. "It has never been discussed.

He has a plate but at the moment it stays there. "As far as his form is concerned, what can you say? "Antonio has been unbelievable. Absolutely brilliant. "When you have someone like that coming back to their very best, at this time of year, it is a bonus." Meanwhile, Ferguson has admitted there are times when even he gets frustrated by footballers. City manager Roberto Mancini has stated that if he was a player, he would have punched his striker Mario Balotelli by now because of all the scrapes the young Italian has got into. Ferguson has not gone that far.

However, even the Manchester United boss admits relationships are not always smooth. There was of course the famous flying boot incident with David Beckham that left the former England skipper nursing a cut above his eye. And while Ferguson prefers to keep such disagreements in-house, the Scot jokingly said he gets driven to distraction. "Strangle them maybe," he said, when asked if he had ever felt like punching someone. "Players can frustrate you. But it is a difficult industry we are in."

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FirdaAnnisa

07-04-2012, 03:42 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson Tak Mau Terlena Dengan Ucapan Roberto Mancini
Ferguson memilih berkonsentrasi menghadapi QPR dibandingkan merespon pernyataan Mancini.

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Manajer Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson menegaskan dirinya tak akan terlena dengan pernyataan yang dilontarkan manajer Manchester City Roberto Mancini mengenai peluang juara Liga Primer Inggris musim ini.

Sebelumnya Mancini mengatakan, harapan untuk menjadi juara Liga Primer akan tertutup bila tim besutannya menelan kekalahan dari Arsenal pada akhir pekan ini, dan United menundukkan Queens Park Rangers.

Namun Ferguson tak mau terpengaruh dengan pernyataan Mancini tersebut yang bisa membuat Setan Merah terlena.

“Saya tak mau tanggapi itu, dan tidak perlu,” ujar Ferguson dilansir Sky Sports.

“Kami harus konsentrasi ke pertandingan di depan mata, dan itu adalah Queens Park Rangers. Kami hanya fokus ke laga itu, tidak memikirkan yang lainnya.”

United telah mendulang 31 angka dari kemungkinan 33 sejak dikalahkan Newcastle pada Januari lalu, dan disebut-sebut bakal mudah mengatasi perlawanan City. Namun Ferguson tak memberikan jaminan pasukannya bakal tampil konsisten.

“Saya tidak mengantisipasi rasa puas [dari para pemain]. Tapi menurut saya, jika Anda tidak konsentrasi 100 persen, maka akan ada momen seperti di pertandingan kami melawan Fulham,” kata Ferguson.

“Empat atau lima pemain kami mudah kehilangan bola selama lima menit, dan itu mendatangkan kegugupan.”

“Kami berhasil selamat. Saya mencatat itu sangat bagus buat kami, karena akan menunjukkan indikasi pertandingan seperti apa yang akan kami jalani mulai sekarang hingga akhir musim.”

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hendiplast

15-04-2012, 07:25 AM

Sir Alex Ferguson expecting more twists and turns in title race
Sir Alex Ferguson believe the important aspect of his side's defeat to Wigan is how they respond against Aston Villa

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Sir Alex Ferguson intends to play it safe for the rest of the season following Manchester United's unexpected reversal at Wigan, with all predictions and projections eschewed in favour of a focus on winning the next game.

Despite defeat at the DW Stadium United could still finish on their best ever Premier League points total by winning their remaining five games – 94 points at the end of what many consider to be an undistinguished season would put them only a point behind the record 95 set by Chelsea in José Mourinho's blistering first campaign – though Ferguson refuses to look that far ahead.

"I think we'll just concentrate on Sunday's game against Aston Villa," he says. "There's no need to look ahead. If you take care of the next game the rest will take care of itself."

In fairness to the United manager it was his City counterpart who was making all the assumptions last weekend. Roberto Mancini conceded the title race was over once United opened up a lead of eight points, and though it seemed little more than a statement of the obvious, if the intention was to lull Ferguson's players into a false sense of security the first part of the plan went well. Naturally the United manager denies any such psychology was at work.

"I don't think Wednesday night had anything to do with being eight points in front," Ferguson says. "I honestly believe that if we had been playing any other team but Wigan we would have been all right. It's unusual for teams to keep possession of the ball against us that well, they dominated us in the first half. Wigan are playing very well at the moment and I wouldn't be surprised if they beat Arsenal on Monday. If they can get a goal they can win that game. I think if they had a recognised goalscorer they would be comfortably mid-table by now. Roberto Martínez produces teams that play good football. He did it at Swansea and he is sticking to his principles at Wigan. You have to give him credit for that, it's not easy when you're down there in relegation trouble."

Ferguson has seen too many title run-ins not to know that points are always dropped along the way, sometimes in the most unexpected places, but is equally confident that his team has what it takes to bounce back. "You always get twists and turns, it's how you react that's important," he says. "I remember a few years ago when Liverpool beat us 4-1 at Old Trafford. That genius [Rafael] Benítez said they had planned to beat us by playing long balls behind us. Remember that? Clown."

What Ferguson may not care to remember is that he himself contributed some comedy of his own that day, trying to maintain United had been the better team despite a comprehensive hammering and Fernando Torres single-handedly leaving Nemanja Vidic's Footballer of the Year credentials in tatters, but his point is that United recovered to win the title by four points.

"I think the only time I can remember not dropping points in the run-in was the treble year," Ferguson says. "We went right through from December without losing, but that was unusual. Most years you get twists and turns, and even with five games to play you never think it's all over, because that's what this league is like. Villa are not completely safe yet, so they will be thinking the same way, and when you are looking at away trips to places like Wigan, Manchester City and Sunderland you know you will be in for difficult games.

"Everton at home will not be easy either, they are one of the form teams in the country at the moment, but all we are trying to do for the moment is get back on the winning track against Villa and not look too far ahead. We are in a good position in the league, and compared to the position we were in a few months ago we have to be delighted with the progress we have made."

Guardian

zudomiriku

16-04-2012, 03:37 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson: Premier League title race not over

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League title race is still alive, despite Roberto Mancini saying the opposite.

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United are five points ahead of City with five games left and on Wednesday City boss Mancini stated: "It is finished. Five points is too much."

But Ferguson said: "I think he picked the wrong time to say that.

"There are five games still to go. The twists and turns of the Premier League, it's fascinating."

Ferguson's men moved eight points clear on Sunday after they beat QPR and City lost at Arsenal.

But the deficit was reduced on Wednesday as Mancini's side swept past West Brom and United suffered a shock defeat by Wigan.

"We have to put it in a bit of perspective," said Ferguson, whose team had taken 34 points from their previous 12 games.

"You drop points in the second half of the season. We have done it most years.

"There has been an odd year when we have gone on a long run without losing but a couple of years back we lost 4-1 to Liverpool and won the league.

"You do drop points on the run-in. City and ourselves have both experienced that.

"But from the position we were in a few months ago, to where we are today, we have to be delighted.

"The great part of our club is that we do recover, and we have to recover from Wednesday."

Paul Scholes will feature against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday after the midfielder was rested at Wigan.

The 37-year-old came out of retirement in January and has been instrumental in United's quest for a 20th top-flight title.

"Paul has shown his influence since he came back but I did the right thing to rest him on Wednesday," Ferguson added.

"He will be fresh on Sunday and he will play."

Ferguson confirmed his squad had suffered no fresh injuries ahead of Villa's visit.

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FirdaAnnisa

20-04-2012, 10:08 PM

Ferguson warns Young over diving storm after fears he may become target for referees
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Sir Alex Ferguson has 'had a word' with Ashley Young amid diving accusations that have been levelled against the Manchester United winger.
For the last two weekends, Young has received severe criticism for going down far too easily to earn his side penalties.
United legend Bryan Robson has warned the former Aston Villa man that it may come back to haunt him as referees may be reluctant to award him spot-kicks in the future.
And Ferguson has confirmed he has spoken to the winger about the situation.

'I have had a word with Ashley,' said Ferguson.
'He understands where we are coming from. Hopefully it makes a difference.'
After watching this week's Champions League semi-finals, Ferguson feels we are in an era where anything goes.

'Last week, if the player doesn't bring Ashley down he is going to score,' said Ferguson.
'It was a clear goalscoring opportunity.
'He caught him and he did overdo the attempt to get a penalty. I am not sure he tried to get the penalty but he certainly went down quickly.
'But people have reacted because it is Manchester United.
'I watched Real Madrid and Bayern Munich the other night and it was absolutely ridiculous, players were diving and rolling about, nothing like what Young has been accused of.
'Then you see the other night in the Chelsea game, we are in an age where you expect it now.'
Ferguson continues to insist such decisions even themselves out.

'We didn't get one against Wigan during the week. We didn't scream from the rooftops about it. It happens,' he said.
'We got one given against us for Newcastle, we didn't scream about that either.
'You get bad decisions and good ones. Believe me, it does even itself out.'
Ferguson has confirmed veteran striker Michael Owen has returned to training and could play some part, if not against Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday, then the following games against Manchester City, Swansea and Sunderland.

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'I have said time and time again that Michael is a player who can score important goals if you are struggling in a match,' said Ferguson.
'He has had a hard time with injuries. When he gets them it is usually months.'
Ferguson also confirmed Young should shake off a minor knock to feature against David Moyes' men.
The game marks another appearance for Wayne Rooney against his old club.
Rooney only requires one more goal to equal George Best and Dennis Viollet in the all-time United scoring charts, that pair reaching 176.

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However, Ferguson sees no reason why Rooney cannot overtake the club record of 249 currently held by Sir Bobby Charlton.
'He has every chance of beating that - I am sure he will do it,' said Ferguson.
Meanwhile, midfield duo Anderson and Paul Pogba have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Anderson has been battling to recover from a hamstring injury, whilst Pogba suffered an ankle problem in a reserve game earlier this week and Ferguson has conceded both will miss the Premier League title run-in.
'Anderson is not going to play again this season and Paul got injured in Monday and he is out for the season,' said Ferguson.

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zudomiriku

20-04-2012, 11:46 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson 'has word' with Ashley Young over diving accusations

• Ferguson: 'He understands where we are coming from'
• United manager criticises Champions League semi-finalists

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Sir Alex Ferguson has "had a word" with Ashley Young amid diving accusations that have been levelled against the Manchester United winger. For the past two weekends, Young has received severe criticism for going down far too easily to earn his side penalties.

The United legend Bryan Robson has warned the former Aston Villa man that it may come back to haunt him as referees may be reluctant to award him spot-kicks in the future and Ferguson has confirmed he has spoken to the winger about the situation. "I have had a word with Ashley," the manager said. "He understands where we are coming from. Hopefully it makes a difference."

After watching this week's Champions League semi-finals, Ferguson feels we are in an era where anything goes. "Last week, if the player doesn't bring Ashley down he is going to score," the Scot said of the incident involving Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark. "It was a clear goalscoring opportunity. He caught him and he did overdo the attempt to get a penalty. I am not sure he tried to get the penalty but he certainly went down quickly. But people have reacted because it is Manchester United.

"I watched Real Madrid and Bayern Munich the other night and it was absolutely ridiculous, players were diving and rolling about, nothing like what Young has been accused of. Then you see the other night in the Chelsea game, we are in an age where you expect it now."

Ferguson continues to insist such decisions even themselves out. "We didn't get one against Wigan during the week. We didn't scream from the rooftops about it. It happens," he said. "We got one given against us for Newcastle, we didn't scream about that either. You get bad decisions and good ones. Believe me, it does even itself out."

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FirdaAnnisa

23-04-2012, 11:18 PM

Alex Ferguson nantikan derby terbesar

Alex Ferguson mengatakan Manchester United menghadapi "derby terbesar" dalam karirnya di Old Trafford yang dapat menentukan juara liga Inggris.

Manchester United ditahan imbang oleh Everton Minggu (22/04) dengan angka 4-4 setelah sempat unggul 4-2

Wayne Rooney mencetak dua gol namun Nikica Jelavic dan gol Steven Piennar di menit terakhir memberi peluang bagi Manchester City untuk merebut gelar juara.

City menundukkan Wolves 2-0 dan memastikan relegasi tim itu dari liga primer.

Ferguson mengatakan, "Pertandingan ini kemungkinan derby yang paling penting selama karir saya. Kami bertandang ke sana dan memastikan bermain bagus."

Dalam pertemuan pertama kedua Manchester Oktober lalu, Ciy mencetak kemenangan besar 6-1 di Old Trafford.

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Ferguson menambahkan, "Tidak ada alasan mengapa kami tidak bisa mendapatkan hasil yang bagus. City memperkirakan pertandingan ini adalah penentu, namun bagi kami juga penentu."

Ferguson mengatakan ia kesal dengan kecerobohan benteng pertahanannya karena Rooney, Danny Welbeck, dan Nani bermain gemilang.

Manchester United sempat unggul 3-1 sebelum Marouane Fellaini mengejar dengan satu gol. Rooney kemudian menyarangkan gol ke-33nya untuk musim pertandingan ini dan membuat kedudukan 4-2 untuk United.

"Kami memberi Manchester City peluang. Hasil ini menyebabkan pertandingan di Etihad sebagai laga yang sangat penting dan sebagai penentu," kata Ferguson.

Sementara itu bagi Everton, upaya menahan imbang United ini merupakan penghibur setelah ditundukkan Liverpool dalam semifinal Piala FA.

"Kami pantas mendapatkan hasil ini," kata manajer Everton, David Moyes.

"Kalah dalam semifinal atas saingan lokal (Liverpool) merupakan hal yang sulit diterima. Namun berapa banyak tim yang dapat mengambil poin bila berhadapan dengan Manchester United?" kata Moyes.

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zudomiriku

24-04-2012, 10:36 AM

Man Utd v Man City a derby of amazing proportions - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United face the "biggest derby" of his Old Trafford career after blowing a 4-2 lead against Everton.

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Wayne Rooney scored twice on Sunday but Nikica Jelavic and Steven Pienaar's late strikes boosted Manchester City, who relegated Wolves with a 2-0 win.

If Roberto Mancini's side beat United next Monday, they will go top on goal difference with two games remaining.

Ferguson said: "We need a result. It's a derby of amazing proportions."

In the opening Premier League meeting between the Manchester clubs in October, City claimed a famous 6-1 win against a 10-man United.

He added: "It is probably the most important derby game in my time. We have to go there, make sure we perform in the right way and not give away silly goals.

"There's no reason why we can't get a good result. There has been an expectancy from City that this could be their decider, but it's our decider too."

Ferguson said he was mystified by his team's defensive lapses as Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Nani were all on target in a thrilling game.

But having established a 3-1 lead, Marouane Fellaini made it 3-2 before Rooney got his 33rd goal of the season to appear to make the game safe.

Everton then struck twice in two minutes, with Pienaar's leveller coming five minutes from the end.

It also overshadowed a day when Rooney moved to fourth on United's all-time goalscorer's list ahead of George Best and Dennis Viollet.

"It was a throwaway, an absolute giveaway," Ferguson added. "We just needed to see the game out.

"It was a travesty because some of the football we played was fantastic and some of the goals we scored were great goals. To give away four goals at Old Trafford in a game that was so important, I just couldn't believe it.

"We've given Manchester City the initiative. It makes the game at the Etihad a really important game, it's a decider really.

"We've made it hard for ourselves as we normally do, but we have to go there knowing that we are capable of getting a result."

Everton's comeback was a superb response after their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Liverpool.

Although they did not manage to break a run of 20 years without a win at Old Trafford, boss David Moyes said it was a merited point.

"We deserved everything we got," he told BBC Sport. "We went toe-to-toe with them and we tried to make chances.

"We have reminded people we are still here. We are not a bad team. Since January we have been a very good team.

"When you lose a semi-final against your local rivals it is tough to take.

"But how many teams are going to get back into it from a position like that at Manchester United?

"It will make next week's game at Manchester City a bit more tidy."

Big Manchester derby clashes

27 March, 1968: United 1-3 City - Goals from Colin Bell, George Heslop and Francis Lee hands City a crucial win at Old Trafford as they eventually pip United to the title by two points.
27 April, 1974: United 0-1 City - Denis Law's backheel cements his former side's relegation to the Second Division.
6 April, 1996: City 2-3 United - A Ryan Giggs goal at Maine Road keeps City near the drop-zone in a season that sees them relegated on goal difference.
10 February, 2008: United 1-2 City: Darius Vassell and Benjani score to give City victory on the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
12 February, 2011: United 2-1 City: A stunning overhead kick by Wayne Rooney hands United the momentum in their push to win a record-breaking 19th top-flight title.

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FirdaAnnisa

27-04-2012, 11:35 AM

Fergie: City Akan Terus Jadi Rival MU

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Manchester - Manchester United harus membiasakan diri berhadapan dengan Manchster City untuk laga-laga penting. Sir Alex Ferguson menyamakan The Citizens seperti Liverpool, yang akan jadi rival untuk periode yang panjang.

"Kami harus terbiasa bermain menghadapi Manchester City dalam laga-laga penting. Mereka tidak akan ke mana-mana," sahut Ferguson dalam sebuah konferensi pers jelang Derby Manchester.

Saat Fergie datang ke Old Trafford tahun 1986 silam, laga menghadapi Liverpool selalu menjadi pertandingan yang sangat penting. Banyak hal yang menghiasi rivalitas kedua tim, selain persaingan menjadi klub terbaik di Inggris tentunya.

Namun dengan The Reds tak kunjung kompetitif, City kini menjelma menjadi kekuatan baru Premier League. Semua berkat sokongan dana dari Sheikh Mansour. Dan musim ini anak didik Roberto Mancini benar-benar menjadi pesaing juara, dan bahkan menjadi satu-satunya klub yang bisa menghentikan upaya 'Setan Merah' dari titelnya yang ke-20.

"Dukungan yang mereka dapat berarti membuat kami akan menghadapi banyak pertandingan penting dengan mereka. Di final bisa saja, kami sudah saling berhadapan di semifinal, pertandingan yang penting musim ini."

"Jika kami ingin menjadi penantang juara secara rutin - dan saya pikir kami bisa melakukannya-- maka itu (menghadapi City) akan sama pentingnya seperti menghadapi Liverpool. Mungkin beda secara emosi, karena MU-Liverpool adalah laga emosional. Tapi jelas itu akan jadi laga-laga penting, seperti saat ini, melebihi pertandingan dengan Liverpool," papar pria asal Skotlandia itu.

Derby Manchester di Etihad, Selasa (1/5/2012) dinihari WIB mendatang akan menjadi laga penentu didapatnya titel juara. Jika MU menang, mereka akan mempertahankan puncak klasemen dengan keunggulan enam poin. Sementara jika City menang maka Vincent Kompany dkk akan mencuri puncak klasemen.

Dengan hanya ada dua pertandingan tersisa setelah derby, tak mengherankan kalau pemenang dalam pertandingan ini sangat diunggulkan bisa menjadi juara Premier League.

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ollacarla

29-04-2012, 05:54 PM

Ferguson hails 'special' Welbeck and Rooney partnership
Old Trafford boss believes his current striking partnership have shown similarities to the treble-winning duo of Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole

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Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney's flourishing partnership for Manchester United.
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The England internationals have been in fine form recently and Ferguson can understand why parallels have been drawn between the two and United's legendary duo of Andrew Cole and Dwight Yorke.

The Scot told United's official website: "Wayne is 26 now, Danny’s 21. You’d think that for the next few years they can only get better. And we hope so. With Danny being fit again and playing consistently, he’s developed better.

"Last week we saw something really special. I know there were a lot of references to [Andy] Cole and [Dwight] Yorke and there were similarities, yes. I thought Welbeck’s movement was fantastic last week [against Everton]. Attacking-wise, we were terrific in the second half."

United currently have the best away record in the Premier League but are travelling to the toughest hosts on Monday evening in Manchester City.

And the 70-year-old wants his side to take the game to Roberto Mancini's men, despite them having dropped just two points at the Etihad Stadium all season.

"I think we’ll have to have a threat on Monday," Sir Alex added. "We expect our players to step up to the mark and offer a threat to City. No doubt about it.

"We have an interesting combination of things here: the team with the best home record in the country and then the team with the best away record in the country."

ollacarla

29-04-2012, 06:02 PM

Ferguson: United will stick with youth

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the club should carry on investing in youth talent.

As Premier League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea continue to strengthen their ranks with established players, Manchester United have chosen to put their faith in talented youngsters.

Although many have criticised Ferguson's decision to choose relatively inexperienced players in the Red Devils starting 11, especially after the club's exit from European competitions, the manager stands firm in his belief that the club's philosophy will pay off in the long run as it did once before.

"I think we’ll probably stick to what we’ve been doing, after the spell of domination when we won the Treble in 1999 and then the two leagues following that by good points margins, that team came to an end. Everybody got older, Ronny Johnsen had some injuries, Peter Schmeichel left the club." Ferguson said to the club's official website.

"There was a period when we were in transition. We then tried to build teams of young players who had been developed at the club – players like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo – as well as a few others who were coming through the youth teams."

The Scot explained that he has tried to do the same with the team this season, and he has faith the squad now have the right mix of developing talent and experience.

"I think we did what we had to do in the summer, we brought in a goalkeeper to replace Edwin van der Sar. We brought Ashley Young in because he’s a player who can play in several positions and has a little bit of experience in terms of his time at Aston Villa." Ferguson shared.

"And then we bought a potentially tremendous young player in Phil Jones. I think that added to a decent squad that we had, in terms of blending youth and experience in the camp. There's the makings of a good team here – a lot of youth that’s going to get better and better."

Bringing up striking duo Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck, Ferguson hopes the pair will continue developing a strong partnership and he believes the younger forward will benefit from playing with Rooney.

"Wayne is 26 now, Danny’s 21. You’d think that for the next few years they can only get better. And we hope so. With Danny being fit again and playing consistently, he’s developed better." he revealed.

"I know there were a lot of references to Cole and Yorke and there were similarities, yes."

Manchester United visit the Etihad stadium for a high-stakes Premier League Manchester derby tomorrow