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Ferguson foiled in search

By SoccerCapper | Published: July 26, 2011
Manchester United supporters are likely to take a dim view of Sir Alex Ferguson’s admission that the “type” of world-class midfielder needed to fill the void created by Paul Scholes is “not available” (Man United 7/4 – Premier League 2011/12 Outright). It means United will set off in pursuit of a record 20th domestic title without [...]
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Ferguson looks to next generation

By SoccerCapper | Published: June 9, 2011
Sir Alex Ferguson made clear his intentions at the end of the season by insisting there is a “responsibility and expectation” about moving 13/8 Premier League title favourites Manchester United forward – and it would appear the game’s longest-serving manager has been true to his word. The Scot has put the building blocks in place for [...]
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Ferguson plots Barca downfall

By SoccerCapper | Published: May 24, 2011
The countdown is well and truly on for the biggest game in the European football calendar this season, with Manchester United ready to try to stop the might of 10/11 favourites Barcelona in the Champions League final. United and Barca contested the final back in 2008-09 in Rome but it was a night to forget for [...]
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Ferguson rejects transfer talk

By SoccerCapper | Published: October 31, 2010
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window (United 9/2 to win the Premier League). Ferguson saw his side beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday to sit five points behind leaders Chelsea. And he insisted he is happy with the squad he has, and [...]
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Ferguson drops Rooney hint

By SoccerCapper | Published: October 2, 2010
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney could be fit to face Montenegro in England’s Euro 2012 qualifier on October 12 (England 9/1 Euro 2012 outright). The 24-year-old striker has been struggling with an ankle problem and aggravated the injury during last Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Bolton. He was substituted just after the hour mark [...]
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Ferguson hails new ‘genius’

By SoccerCapper | Published: September 22, 2010
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has now joined Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez as a 7/1 shot for the 2010/11 Premier League Golden Boot. The Bulgarian boosted his tally for the campaign thanks to a match-winning hat-trick against arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday – the Red Devils won the game 3-2 despite seeing a two-goal [...]
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Ferguson on future spending

By SoccerCapper | Published: September 15, 2010
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United may well have to dig deep to replace the players who are coming to the end of their careers at Old Trafford (United 1/6 – 90 minutes v Rangers). United have never been shy to spend big and land quality players, with £29m spent on the acquisition of Rio [...]
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Ferguson keeps Rooney counsel

By SoccerCapper | Published: September 11, 2010
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to discuss Wayne Rooney’s personal life in the wake of tabloid allegations ahead of Saturday’s trip to Everton, the striker’s former club (Rooney 21/5 – Enhanced First Goalscorer). The 24-year-old has turned out for England since Sunday’s claims, but attention is now focused on Rooney’s return to Goodison [...]
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Ferguson will keep his cash

By SoccerCapper | Published: August 7, 2010
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he is happy with his squad and has no plans to make any more signings in the transfer window (12/5 Manchester United – Premier League outright). United have made only two signings this summer, bringing in young Fulham defender Chris Smalling and Mexico World Cup star Javier Hernandez. But though [...]
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Ferguson happy with Hernandez deal

By SoccerCapper | Published: July 27, 2010
Manchester United (5/2 to win the Premier League) boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the club did well by signing Mexican striker Javier Hernandez before the World Cup took place this summer. Hernandez had a good tournament in South Africa as he helped his side reach the second round of the competition. He also scored against [...]
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