Sun: Steven Howard - Post Wembley Reaction …
Ferguson has to purchase a world-class striker to both partner and take the weight off Wayne Rooney, who ran himself into the ground without complaint at Wembley.
The Mirror: Oliver Holt …
Mirror: SO MUCH then for the idea Sir Alex Ferguson was the guardian of the spirit of our beautiful game.
The Guardian: Rob Smith …
He’s done it again. Written off criminally at the start of the season, particularly by, errrr, me, Sir Alex Ferguson has proved his greatness once more, this time by taking on the financial might of Chelsea and emerging victorious. It is unquestionably one of Ferguson’s finest achievements, but where does it rank?
Oliver Holt: The Mirror
GREAT thunderclaps crackled in the dark skies above the San Siro and lightning flashes lit up the death of Sir Alex Ferguson’s dreams.
Daniel Taylor: The Guardian
It is very easy to find scapegoats when a team is doing badly. The harder part is to understand why players are under-performing and, in Wayne Rooney’s case, it is particularly bewildering that England’s best footballer is partly accountable for turning the famous Steve McClaren smile into such an anguished frown. → continue reading
Alan Ruddock: The Guardian
At what point did television producers decide that football fans were to be treated with contempt?
Oliver Holt: The Mirror
The lead should have been nine points this morning. It should have been over. It should have belonged to Manchester United. → continue reading
Rob Smyth: The Guardian
Arsène Wenger said that Manchester United were 10 minutes away from the championship at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. He was wrong: they were a second away. That, as Brian Clough famously pointed out, is how long it takes to score a goal.
Times: ‘Superstar’ Sole Exception To £25M Annual Transfer Budget
Manchester United will restrict Sir Alex Ferguson’s annual transfer expenditure to £25 million except for a one-off “superstar” purchase who meets the Glazer family’s desire for an icon to play alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to documents seen by The Times. → continue reading
Commercial Boss: United In Good Financial Shape
Former United commercial boss Andy Anson claims United are in good shape despite the burden of a £660 million debt.
The Telegraph - ‘Sir’ Alan Hansen …
Only history will tell whether Sir Alex Ferguson was right to postpone his decision to retire but this morning, with Manchester United top of the Premiership table, you can bet he is glad he carried on. → continue reading
The Times - Matt Dickinson …
THE breathtaking football produced by Manchester United on Saturday will have to be sustained a good while longer — and certainly beyond a tumultuous meeting with Chelsea on November 26 — before Sir Alex Ferguson starts dishing out the world’s largest humble pie. But he must be tempted to start shopping for the ingredients. → continue reading
The Mirror - Oliver Holt …
NEXT Monday, Sir Alex Ferguson will celebrate 20 years in charge of Manchester United. → continue reading
The Guardian - Rob Smyth …
It was John Cleese, in Clockwise, who said: “I can take the despair. It’s the hope I can’t stand.”Manchester United fans would beg to differ.
