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ALEX FERGUSON

Japan Times
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Apr 20, 2018
Man United faithful restless with Mourinho
Manchester United could probably have had Pep Guardiola, but in January 2013 the Catalan had agreed to take over at Bayern Munich. Instead, four months later, United appointed David Moyes as Alex Ferguson's successor.
Japan Times
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Sep 8, 2017
Arsenal's decline tarnishing Wenger's legacy
It has been necessary to remind ourselves that Arsenal FC remains one of the great clubs in English football and Arsene Wenger is second only to Sir Alex Ferguson on the list of Premier League managers who have won the most trophies with their English clubs.
Japan Times
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May 12, 2017
Mourinho puts United's season on the line
The gamble had to pay off for Jose Mourinho and it did, or rather it has so far. The Manchester United manager had prioritized the Europa League over a top-four finish in the Premier League, and for someone who has made pragmatism an art form to roll the dice in such an all-or-nothing manner is out of character.
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Mar 10, 2017
Wenger's long run with Arsenal likely near the end
When you are a multimillionaire and you are two years past the retirement age with most of those who judge your work urging you to leave your job, why not call it a day?
Japan Times
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May 26, 2016
Will Manchester United regret bringing in Mourinho?
If nice guys finish second, it is easy to see why Manchester United believes Jose Mourinho can deliver another Premier League title.
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Feb 26, 2016
Allardyce deserves respect for job he did with West Ham
Sam Allardyce makes his first return to Upton Park on Saturday since his controversial departure from West Ham at the end of last season. It is hoped that the Sunderland manager will receive the warm welcome his record with the Hammers deserves. The likelihood is that his reception will be mixed, at best, from supporters who never appear to be happy with whoever is in charge.
Japan Times
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Feb 5, 2016
Mourinho makes most sense for Manchester United
So, it will have to be Jose Mourinho then.
Japan Times
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Sep 11, 2015
Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry always fierce, bitter clash
This is a game Louis van Gaal dare not lose. English football's clasico between Manchester United and Liverpool today is, like Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, not a derby, but it represents the fiercest and most hostile rivalry in English football.
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Feb 27, 2015
Chelsea's struggles boost Tottenham in League Cup final
Jose Mourinho calls himself a Special One and when it comes to winning finals it is impossible to dispute this.
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Dec 6, 2013
United faces improbable climb to defend title
WARNING: The opening paragraph does not make happy reading for Manchester United fans. The champions have won only two points from their last three games, they are in ninth position, their lowest ever at this stage of a Premier League season. They have scored fewer goals at Old Trafford than basement club Sunderland has at the Stadium of Light. The Reds have already lost four matches — they were defeated five times in the entire season last time around.
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Oct 25, 2013
Ferguson open for criticism after revelations in book
It is difficult to judge which produced the bigger laugh in "Sir Alex Ferguson — My Autobiography," launched this week in a manner that makes Hollywood premieres seem like a quiet evening in.

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