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Why Man United are now the have-nots

City's new-round threat has found favour with many, an oddity given the Chelsea experience under Roman AbramovichThat most elusive figure, the neutral observer, is drawn towards the underdog. Anything for an interesting time. Anything to escape the status quo. Anything to give the bully a bloody...

The Andy Cole Column: Upset would have sent Fergie to force 10

I've been in the Manchester United dressing room after surprising defeats and it's not pretty. I can only imagine it was similarly loud and uncomfortable – and possibly even terrifying – for the players who had to face the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson after Sunday's shock 1-0 FA Cup loss...

Family ties heap pressure on new Preston manager

Darren Ferguson has admitted there is additional pressure on him to succeed at Preston North End because of the achievements of his father, Sir Alex, at Manchester United.

Transfer Talk: FA Cup hero Beckford serves notice to club

Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford has handed the League One club a transfer request, his agent said last night. The 26-year-old, who scored his 20th goal of the season in the 1-0 FA Cup victory at Manchester United on Sunday, has been linked with moves to Newcastle and various Premier League...

Whites confirm Becks request

Leeds have confirmed Jermaine Beckford submitted a transfer request prior to their win over Man Utd.

Beckford submits Leeds transfer request

Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford has submitted a transfer request, according to the strikers agent Nick Rubery.<!--break-->The free-scoring hitman, whose goal knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup last weekend, is out of contract in the summer.Beckford has impressed for Leeds this...

Leeds chairman gloats at Man Utd triumph

Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has spoken of his pride at last weekend's 1-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Manchester United.<!--break-->Bates told the club's official website: "It was tremendous. The whole thing was fantastic. It was a great performance."I told Simon (Grayson) a few days...

Ferguson appointed new Preston boss

Darren Ferguson been installed as Preston boss on a three-and-a-half year contract but conceded comparisons would always be made with his father, Sir Alex, who has won 11 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups and two European Cups since taking over at Manchester United in...