Sir Alex praises Ruud
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Ruud van Nistelrooy after the striker netted twice to earn his side a UEFA Champions League draw in Lyon.
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SIR ALEX FERGUSON was asked to name the striker he would most liked to have played with as he was about to celebrate 1,000 games in charge as Manchester United manager, and there was little hesitation.
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Jean-Alain Boumsong has come out in full support of Alex McLeish following Rangers&#39; exit from the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard praised Henrik Larsson&#39;s contribution as the striker scored on his return to Parkhead in the 3-1 win over Celtic.
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident bringing Ruud van Nistelrooy back into the side will help his side triumph over Sparta Prague.
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will definitely return to the starting line-up for the Champions League Group D clash at home to Sparta Prague on Wednesday.
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Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo's ice-cool temperament after the Portuguese winger's nerveless late penalty winner against Everton kept Manchester United's title challenge on track.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy has tipped teenage striker partner Wayne Rooney to shatter every Manchester United scoring record. The prolific Dutchman has established himself as one of the finest forwards United have
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Mateja Kezman today hailed Chelsea team-mate Arjen Robben as one of Europeâs leading players after his matchwinning performance in Moscow.
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Manchester - Ruud van Nistelrooy&#39;s reward for the four-goal display that got Manchester United&#39;s Champions League campaign back on track was a suggestion from his manager that the Dutchman now deserved to be bracketed alongside Europe&#39;s all-time greats.
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THE imminent appointment of Walter Smith as Scotland football manager has been given a glowing endorsement by leading figures in the game.
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger heaped praise on striker Thierry Henry after the Frenchman&#39;s double helped the champions to a 4-0 victory over Charlton Athletic on Saturday.
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Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren praises his side after the 2-0 win over Lazio.
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ANYTHING Wayne Rooney does, Ruud van Nistelrooy can do better, it seemed, as Manchester United got back to winning ways last night in a superb match with Sparta Prague.
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Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 at Highbury in their opening Champions League tie and the boss was pleased with their performance. He said: &quot;We showed our experience and maturity in the second-half in keeping the ball well.
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Sir Alex Ferguson praised the confidence in the Manchester United camp after Saturday's 2-0 win against Middlesbrough ensured his team remained in touch with fellow title candidates Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Sport: Arsene Wenger praises captain William Gallas after the defender's header brought victory over Chelsea