FA Cup Fifth Round

Facing possible criminal charges, Michael Brown’s stepfather apologised for his angry comments on the streets of Ferguson after a grand jury decided not to indict the police officer who fatally shot his stepson.

Manchester United are haunted by many things these days, not least the ghosts of times past.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is open to a return to Old Trafford and has claimed David Moyes failed at the club because he ignored advice from the Dutchman.

Last summer, when David Moyes was appointed manager of Manchester United, the talk was of a brave new dawn at the club, with the Scot continuing Alex Ferguson’s success long into the future.

David Beckham is aiming to bring the world's top players to Miami after taking up the option to buy a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise but key details about the project are still unconfirmed.

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Manchester United boss David Moyes believes Everton should consider what is best for the careers of Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini before blocking the pair’s proposed Old Trafford switch.

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The Premier League season looks set to end as it begins, the changing of the guardians heralding a changing of the guard.

Arsenal may be looking to join the Premier League’s big spenders with a £40m bid to sign Luis Suarez but Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has already written off their title chances.

The subject which creates the biggest generational divide among ordinary, decent Irishmen isn’t what many people might think. Forget about the Catholic Church, contraception, abortion, and politics. Those weighty issues are for the newspapers and television. Normal men stay well clear of that type of chat.

They say the measure of you as a coach or manager is what your players honestly think of you as a man 10 years after they’ve played for you.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick described Alex Ferguson as “arguably the best manager of all time” and said the mood among the squad was one of sadness when the players were told of his retirement.

Perhaps the longest-running pub debate in sport is about to come to an end, with Everton manager David Moyes set to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

The stock image of Alex Ferguson, familiar around the world, is of someone who lives and breathes football, and gives it loads to referees. But there’s more to him than that, as Irish Examiner editor Tim Vaughan discovered

News of Alex Ferguson’s retirement received more than 1.4m mentions on Twitter in the first hour after the story broke yesterday morning, while the tweet from the club was re-tweeted or favourited more than 18,000 times.

David Moyes has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager and an appointment is expected by the end of this week.

Manchester United’s joy was unconfined: a 20th title wrapped up well inside of April, the chance now of a record Premier League points tally, and all achieved with a magnificent demonstration of football artistry.

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Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United will bounce back from their Champions League heartache by turfing Chelsea out of the FA Cup.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims it is “hard to keep your faith” in football after decisions like Nani’s red card on Tuesday – but referee Cuneyt Cakir still insists he made the right call.

Uefa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United over Nani’s red card and the non-fulfilment of post-match media obligations at Tuesday night’s Champions League match with Real Madrid, the European governing body have confirmed.

Ryan Giggs will make his 1,000th senior competitive appearance tonight after he was named in Manchester United’s starting XI for their Champions League match against Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

Reading manager Brian McDermott believes the Premier League is witnessing the repercussions of Manchester United’s agonising title failure last season.

Jose Mourinho confirmed yesterday he will renew his love affair with English football.

Alex Ferguson still believes in the romance of the FA Cup — and feels his team are the hottest date of all.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has responded to Alex Ferguson’s penalty jibe by branding Ashley Young a diver.

Central defender Jonny Evans is a doubt for Manchester United ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

Alex Ferguson has hinted that Rio Ferdinand will be the subject of internal disciplinary action after failing to wear a ’Kick It Out’ T-shirt before Manchester United’s 4-2 win over Stoke at Old Trafford this afternoon.

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Alex Ferguson has told his young players the devastation of last season’s Barclays Premier League title disappointment will be the making of them.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez appears to have no intention of apologising to Alex Ferguson for holding a banner mocking the Manchester United manager.

Manchester City have apologised to Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson after striker Carlos Tevez held up a banner goading his former manager.

Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester City will have taken a huge stride forward if they manage to complete their Premier League title quest tomorrow.

Alex Ferguson has claimed Manchester City “might have fallen apart” this season had it not been for the fact they had the Barclays Premier League title in sight.

Bryan Robson believes Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will view winning the Barclays Premier League this season as one of his greatest triumphs given the resources available at Manchester City.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admits the Premier League title race is back on. Last weekend it seemed to be in the bag for United, who had opened up an eight-point lead with six games remaining over a Manchester City side imploding under Roberto Mancini.

Alex Ferguson has admitted there are times when even he gets frustrated by footballers.

Alex Ferguson says Manchester United’s famed refusal to give in is the reason he believes they will win the Premier League.

Alex Ferguson will take a late check on his squad before finalising his line-up for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round tie at Liverpool.