It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honor to be associated with such a player. ~ Sir Alex Ferguson, 21 April [...] Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson Quote: Squeaky Bum Time
It’s getting tickly now – squeaky-bum time, I call it. ~ Sir Alex Ferguson, 2003 This classic quote was said during the closing weeks of the 2002 – 2003 season. “Squeaky-bum time” has since entered the general sports lexicon as the final and tense part of a sporting event or season. Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson Quote: Give it your all
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. ~ Sir [...] Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson: True Champions
Teams at the top always drop points in the run-in. It happens, but how you cope with it is important. Only true champions come out and show their worth and I expect us to do that. ~Sir Alex Ferguson, 22 January 2007 Sir Alex Ferguson’s inspirational response to a Manchester United loss to Arsenal in [...] Read more »
Arsene Wenger: Top Four Finish is a Trophy
The first trophy is to finish in the top four. And that’s still possible. I believe finishing fourth is vital for us, so let’s focus on that. ~Arsene Wenger, 19 February 2012 I don’t know if Arsenal fans agree, but the reality of the modern game confirms Arsene Wenger’s statements. However, he is slightly mistaken. [...] Read more »