Tag Archives: Sir Alex Ferguson
FWA Q&A: Sam Pilger
SAM PILGER on scoring at Old Trafford, being mistaken for Ryan Giggs and causing Sir Alex Ferguson to give Roy Keane the hair-dryer treatment...
Your first ever newspaper?
Not a newspaper, but the Manchester United magazine, which, when I joined in 1996, was the country’s biggest selling sports magazine. This was a time before Sky Sports News, MUTV or even the club having a proper website, so it was the main source of news. It was a great grounding to regularly interview Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Roy Keane in a time when there wasn’t any interference from ...
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My row with David Beckham – Because I gave him a six
The former Manchester United midfielder never forgave STUART MATHIESON for his match markingBY CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
TO MILLIONS of people around the world Stuart Mathieson, the Manchester United correspondent of the Manchester Evening News, has the best job in football journalism.
It is the dream job for any United fan, covering Wayne Rooney and company each week yet Mathieson admits he grew up supporting the noisy neighbours.
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Ferguson praises award-winning duo
Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to Paul Scholes and Gary Neville after it was announced that the Manchester United duo will be honoured at the FWA Tribute Dinner next year.The event will be held at The Savoy in London on January 22nd, and Ferguson has spoken of the players' dedication and endurance during their long careers.
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