Sir Alex Ferguson on Roy Keane Versus Juventus

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: 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 »