In his explosive new book, sir alex ferguson writes of wayne rooneys desire to leave, how david beckham became too big for his boots, why steven gerrard isnt as good as paul scholes and how. Liverpools steven gerrard laughs off sir alex fergusons. Liverpool and england midfielder steven gerrard was not a top, top player according to sir alex ferguson. The full sir alex ferguson interview with charlie rose talks retirement. Manchester united tried to sign steven gerrard and. What ferguson said about gerrard in 2004 however, gerrard might be interested to hear what ferguson said about him in an interview with the sunday times back in may 2004. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard, liverpool andmore in new book david beckham surrendered his talents in favour of fame, sir alex ferguson has revealed in his explosive new book, my autobiography. Steven gerrard attempts to block a cross against bournemouth in the fa cup. Sir alex ferguson trolled by liverpool legend steven. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple factual. Sir alex ferguson s obsession with liverpool, and steven gerrard in particular, has perplexed kenny dalglish. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david.
Steven gerrard admits he was gutted to discover sir alex ferguson does not consider him a top, top player. Sir alex ferguson seems to have made a slight u turn on his opinions of steven gerrard. Liverpool manager brendan rodgers has launched a stout defence of steven gerrard after sir alex ferguson claimed in his newlypublished autobiography that the anfield and england captain was. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said. She was described as a leading wag of the england national football team, along with women such as victoria beckham and coleen rooney. Brendan rodgers has hit back at sir alex ferguson for. When sir alex ferguson wrote in his autobiography that steven gerrard was not a top, top player, football fans and experts across the country already felt the. Sir alex ferguson on steven gerrard the stats that prove. Rodgers was also unhappy with ferguson for criticising the liverpool captain steven gerrard who he had said was not was not a top, top player despite having tried. Steven gerrard has revealed sir alex ferguson just laughed at rafa benitez as he watched his famous fact rant in 2009. Sir alex fergusons dig at steven gerrard may stem from. Sir alex fergusons autobiography is a particular favourite of yannick bolasie 5 but liverpool fans took particular delight that yannick bolasie had steven gerrards book.
Like minds at liverpool prove value of englands dr steve peters. The england captain was one of several players subjected to jibes in ferguson. Fergie wrong about gerrard rodgers video dailymotion. Published on feb 11, 2014 the former manchester united coach discusses quotes from sir alex fergusons book that steven gerrard is not a top player and jordan hendersons running style pose a. Like minds at liverpool prove value of englands dr steve. Steven gerrard reads manager book ahead of arsenal v. Liverpool fc retaliate over fergies gerrard comments. My story and millions of other books are available for instant access. Manchester united great sir alex ferguson laughed at.
Liverpool boss brendan rodgers has hit back at sir alex ferguson for claiming steven gerrard is not a top, top player. When i was at liverpool fc, gary neville used to try and get me to join manchester united. Steven gerrard shows flashes of sir alex ferguson in. Alex ferguson got the world wondering just how good the liverpool. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven gerrard rubbished by zinedine zidane legend labels fergie criticism of kop star very strange. Brendan rodgers says harsh fergie was wrong about steven gerrard. At a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book.
Steven gerrard has revealed sir alex ferguson laughed at rafael benitezs infamous fact rant in 2009 benitez launched an accusatory tirade at ferguson. Brendan rodgers hits back at sir alex fergusons claims. England captain gerrard poked fun at ferguson s book by saying 107 caps isnt bad for someone who isnt a. Zinedine zidane has told sir alex ferguson his verdict on steven gerrard is wrong. Im one of the few who felt gerrard was not a top, top. Jim white reckons steven gerrard s withering response to a reporter showed flashes of sir alex ferguson the rangers boss snapped at one reporters. With liverpool sitting top of the league going into the new year, the spanish coach reacted to fergies comments about the fixtures list favouring manchester uniteds rivals. Sir alex ferguson on his world class players guardian live. How steven gerrard responded after sir alex ferguson said he. Sir alex ferguson, on the brink of his 11th premier league title, has publicly questioned steven gerrards credentials for winning the football writers. Zidane, once acclaimed as the worlds finest footballer and. But i did find his comments about steven gerrard very strange.
Darren farley is back with paul reid this time as steven gerrard having strong words with sir alex over his autobiography. Published on feb 11, 2014 the former manchester united coach discusses quotes from sir alex fergusons book that steven gerrard is not a top. Ferguson suggested the liverpool star was not a top, top playerin his recent book, but, far from not rating the england midfielder, the scot tried. Sir alex ferguson has been teased over his manchester united exit by steven gerrard, who insisted he knew that the red devils would need a huge clearout the rangers boss also explained how jurgen klopp would never leave liverpool in the same situation the legendary scotsmans long trophyladen career came to an end in 20 when fergie retired as united manager. Liverpool hero steven gerrard has made a sly dig at manchester uniteds legendary former boss sir alex ferguson. Sir alex ferguson questions steven gerrards playerof. Sir alex ferguson sent old trafford stalwart to speak to reds skipper. Liverpool boss brendan rodgers has defended captain steven gerrard after sir alex ferguson claimed he is not a top, top player.
Steven gerrard and sir alex ferguson showdown farley and. Sport football news sir alex ferguson autobiography. The former manchester united manager made the comment in. Steven gerrard says alex ferguson offered him a 7year deal to. Alex ferguson is obviously one of the most successful coaches the game has ever had. Most of his observations are entirely logical and pretty straight forward, but its good to hear about them from his point of view. Sir alex ferguson has claimed steven gerrard and frank lampard are not world class players, despite admitting earlier this year that it would have been a dream to sign gerrard. What sir alex ferguson said in 2004 shows what he really thought. Judging by his dig at steven gerrard in his fascinating memoirs, sir alex ferguson may never have forgotten how a 14yearold turned down a threeyear deal with manchester united in 1994. Gerrard recently came under fire from former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson in his new autobiography, with the scot describing the england skipper. Steven gerrard has broken his silence over sir alex ferguson s jibes by revealing the manchester united boss offered him a sevenyear contract. Doc andy massey cleared the room, i took off my shorts and underpants and had one.
Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham. Brendan rodgers condemns alex fergusons criticism of. But despite these impressive statistics, the legendary sir alex ferguson raised eyebrows back in 20 when he wrote in his controversial second autobiography. Steven gerrard gutted at sir alex fergusons book slur. Sir alex ferguson lacks old school ethics, says brendan. The former manchester united boss from 198620 devoted a chapter to beckham, whom he calls a marvelous boy, and. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players. Alex fergusons book claims about liverpool skipper steven. Steven gerrard, of england and liverpool, has praised work done by sports psychiatrist dr steve peters.
Liverpool captain steven gerrard has said that sir alex ferguson offered. Steven gerrard and the top, top chop how a line from sir alex ferguson got the world wondering just how good the liverpool and england midfielder really is gerrard to leave liverpool. Liverpool manager brendan rodgers has told talksport that sir alex ferguson s criticism of his captain steven gerrard describing him as not a top, top player is misguided. Former liverpool captain steven gerrard has named roy keane as the best midfielder of his era in the premier league and revealed he would like to invite exmanchester united boss sir alex ferguson. There are few surprises really and i didnt think anyone, except possibly owen hargreaves and steven gerrard would have any reason for complaint. Sir alex ferguson blasts david beckham, steven gerrard. In an interview with the sunday times in 2004, ferguson waxed lyrical about liverpools talisman. I tried to bring steven gerrard to manchester united. Darren farley and paul reid as david beckham and sir alex ferguson talking fergies book.
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