Tag Archives: Alex Ferguson

Roy Keane was correct

By A Alexander | Published March 7, 2013

Well done to Roy Keane for daring to say that the referee’s decision which went against Manchester United was a correct call. The fact that he has attracted a plethora of hysterical comments from united sympathisers both inside and outside the TV studio is not relevant. Those concerned seem to have forgotten the service he [Read more]

Posted in European Cup | Also tagged Champions League, Manchester United, nani, Paddy Crerand, real madrid, roy keane

Poison chalices

By A Alexander | Published April 12, 2012

There are no doubt many instances of this throughout the world of football, none more so than the following examples close to home. In Scotland old firm fans of either persuasion expect instant success as regards title winning or the manager gets the blame. And the worst thing that can happen to a new manager [Read more]

Posted in Other | Also tagged Ally McCoist, david moyes, gordon strachan, harry redknapp, Neil Lennon, Steve Kean

The worst fouls in the game

By A Alexander | Published March 1, 2011

Crime can sometimes pay depending on who you are

Posted in Other | Also tagged James McCarthy, Wayne Rooney

Pittodrie farewell beckons as new stadium is endorsed

By M Spowart | Published February 18, 2011

Pittodrie farewell beckons as £38 million development is endorsed by planners

Posted in SPL | Also tagged Aberdeen, Archie Knox, Craig Brown, Mark McGhee, Paul Hartley, Pittodrie

Why some managers are more successful than others

By A Alexander | Published February 7, 2011

Allan Alexander asks why some managers are more successful than others

Posted in Other | Also tagged Alf Ramsay, Bill Shankly, Jim Baxter, Jock Stein, Matt Busby