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Meulensteen to leave Man United

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Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen is set to leave the club after rejecting a demotion to take up his former role as head of youth. Meulensteen, 49, was head of youth at Old Trafford between 2001-06 before leaving to take up the managerial position at Danish club Brondby. However, the Dutchman would rejoin United
Tuesday, 28th May 2013, Filed as Premier League
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PSG open Rooney talks

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French champions Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly opened talks with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, with the England international thought to be interested in a move. Rooney, 27, handed in a second transfer request in three years at Old Trafford, confirmed by Sir Alex Ferguson after his final home game in charge of United before retiring
Thursday, 23rd May 2013, Filed as European, Headlines, Premier League
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Ferguson named Manager of the Year

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Sir Alex Ferguson was voted the League Managers’ Association (LMA) Premier League manager of the year after taking Manchester United to a 20th league title. It was the 71-year-old’s final season as United boss before retiring, with David Moyes coming in from Everton to succeed Ferguson. Upon receiving the award, Ferguson said, “In a way
Tuesday, 21st May 2013, Filed as Championship, Headlines, League One, League One & Two, League Two, Premier League
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The end of the season and the Hollywood bet that didn’t pay ou ...

It was always going to be a long shot. Andy Goldstein was willing every team to score as an extraordinary Premier League season came to a close, but it wasn’t to be… Once a year on the final day of the season I put a cheeky tenner on what I refer to as “The Hollywood
Monday, 20th May 2013, Filed as Andy Goldstein, Blogs
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Ferguson amazed by Mancini sacking

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised the sacking of Roberto Mancini from Manchester City, labelling the decision as “amazing”. Mancini was sacked this week after City’s FA Cup final defeat to Wigan – following heavy speculation that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is set to take over at Eastlands. Ferguson, who retires after United’s
Saturday, 18th May 2013, Filed as Headlines, Premier League
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Ferguson wants final win

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Retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he wants to win his 1,500th and final game in charge “more than last week’s”. Last Sunday was the 71-year-old’s final home game as United manager – defender Rio Ferdinand volleyed home from a late corner to beat Swansea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Ferguson’s final game
Friday, 17th May 2013, Filed as Headlines, Premier League
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Balague: Rooney offered to Barca and Madrid

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Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that Barcelona and Real Madrid have both turned down the opportunity to take Wayne Rooney to their respective clubs. Rooney has been somewhat of a peripheral figure in recent games and, according to Sir Alex Ferguson, did not want to be included in the squad against Swansea at the
Tuesday, 14th May 2013, Filed as Headlines, Premier League
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Winning Words: Why Sir Alex’s greatest attribute may have been his ...

Sir Alex’s parting speech at Old Trafford yesterday gave a tantalising glimpse into his motivational tactics, as he entreated fans and players alike to support David Moyes. The man must have a way with words, says Andrew Boulton Like most people who tuned into Manchester United vs Swansea at the weekend I was more interested
Monday, 13th May 2013, Filed as Andrew Boulton, Blogs
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“The greatest ever manager the world has ever and will ever know ...

Everyone has their favourite Sir Alex story, and Andy Goldstein is no exception. But his moment of glory with the Man Utd legend will forever be tinged with regret… There was a film made in 1983 called Those Glory Glory Days. It stars Zoë Nathenson as “Danny” and focuses on a group of girls growing
Monday, 13th May 2013, Filed as Andy Goldstein, Blogs
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Ferguson confirms Rooney transfer request

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Retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney has handed in a transfer request. Speaking after his final game in charge at Old Trafford, Ferguson confirmed that Rooney handed in a transfer request, despite the striker’s PR team insisting that reports were untrue. Rooney was left out of the squad against
Sunday, 12th May 2013, Filed as Headlines, Premier League
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