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Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to shelve any thoughts of retirement and continue in the job for as long as he can. Ferguson, who turns 68 on December 31, recently celebrated his 23rd anniversary at the helm at Old Trafford and is widely expected to step down at the end of this season or next, having said previously he will not continue into his 70s. But midfielder Scholes, who has served under Ferguson for more than 15 years, believes the manager can add to his vast array o  

Sir Alex Ferguson is certain his side can claw back Chelsea's five-point advantage at the top of the Premier League. Amid all the talk about the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit, it has largely been forgotten that United were also adversely affected by a controversial refereeing decision at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago. Referee Martin Atkinson's failure to spot Didier Drogba hauling over Wes Brown as John Terry nodded home a late winner has left the Red Devils with a big job on their hands if t  

Ace striker Wayne Rooney has been hailed as a future permanent captain for Manchester United and England by the club's manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Rooney led England in the 0-1 friendly defeat to Brazil last weekend and Ferguson said the United striker has what it takes to be a long-term leader for club and country. "You can see the qualities Wayne would bring to the captaincy. His determination, his hunger and his desire to do well. He always tries, no matter how the team is playing. He always gives 1

You can see the qualities Wayne would bring to the captaincy. His determination, his hunger and his desire to do well. He always tries, no matter how the team is playing. He always gives 100 per cent and these are wonderful qualities for a captain   -Alex Ferguson

 

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January. The 26-year-old started the season as the club's number one but is now behind Edwin van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak. Foster is still in the England frame, however, and claimed his club situation was "disheartening" after playing in the defeat against Brazil last weekend.

He is definitely staying. He will be a terrific keeper.   -Alex Ferguson

 

Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to shelve any thoughts of retirement and continue in the job for as long as he can. Ferguson, who turns 68 on December 31, recently celebrated his 23rd anniversary at the helm at Old Trafford and is widely expected to step down at the end of this season or next, having said previously he will not continue into his 70s. But midfielder Scholes, who has served under Ferguson for more than 15 years, believes the manager can add to his vast arr

There's always banter with Wayne and I talk to him a lot throughout the games   -Tony Hibbert

 

Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment by the Belgrade 'miracle worker' who is said to cure injuries using horse placenta. Martin O'Neill will allow Richard Dunne to decide whether or not he wants to play today following his World Cup heartache. Hermann Hreidarsson returns to action for Portsmouth tomorrow and has vowed to ease the club's relegation fears.  

Pledging his support to Ireland in the wake of their World Cup heartache, Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Manchester United have also been the victims of a similar injustice, which could eventually cost them the Premier League title. Ferguson said he sympathised with Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and his players after Thierry Henry's handball cheated them out of a World Cup place, and said United suffered a similar travesty during their 1-0 defeat at Chelsea a fortnight ago, one he claimed could ultimately

They all think, as I do, that technology can play a part. It can help referees   -Alex Ferguson

 

Apart from being Scottish through and through the I'm A Celeb duo now have plenty of experience at being surrounded by diddies. Or, keeping it real, what about another reality TV star - that Jamie "Afro" Archer fella booted off last week's X Factor? If nothing else he'd be a huge hit with Scotland fans in the first six rows behind the dugout as they wouldn't be able to see any of the game.  

"It was a fantastic goal with great quality. We probably had 70% possession. It's not easy to win these games when one team only defends. We have a long way to go, but I think we are getting closer to the right match routine." Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has denied reports that goalkeeper Ben Foster is leaving Old Trafford in January. The England stopper The 26-year-old started the season as the club's number one but is now behind Edwin van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak.

He is definitely staying. He will be a terrific keeper.   -Alex Ferguson