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McLeish one of the ‘magnificent seven’

Villa boss Alex McLeish faces his first shoot-out with one of the ‘magnificent seven’ Glaswegian Premier League managers when Steve Kean’s Blackburn come to town.


Friends go head-to-head at Albion

Albion boss Roy Hodgson has warned Sir Alex Ferguson could be impossible to replace at Manchester United as he prepared to lock horns with his friend.


McLeish will shine at Villa for Sir Alex

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Alex McLeish to be a success after crossing the Second City divide from Birmingham to manage Villa.


Steve Morgan calls for fair play over Man United

Wolves owner Steve Morgan claims it will be “hypocritical” of the Premier League if they fail to fine Manchester United should they field a weakened side in their final game against Blackpool.


Don’t go ‘soft’ warns Mick McCarthy

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has warned his survival fighters not to go ‘soft’ now they are in the home straight.


Fergie launches attack on police chief over Rooney comment

Sir Alex Ferguson today hit back at a senior West Midlands Police officer for saying Wayne Rooney would have been arrested had his “ridiculous aggression” on pitch been played out in Wolverhampton.


The day Sir Alex called for Kightly

Four years ago, this former Wolves midfielder received the call from Sir Alex Ferguson asking about Michael Kightly – in a car wash!


Sir Alex Ferguson backs Wolves fight

Manager Mick McCarthy has challenged Wolves to prove Sir Alex Ferguson right by staying in the Premier League.


Sir Alex Ferguson defends Wolves

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a staunch defence of Wolves manager Mick McCarthy ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Old Trafford.


Big Ron on the Wayne Rooney saga

Ron Atkinson has hailed Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘masterstroke’ after sensationally persuading Wayne Rooney to sign a new contract.

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