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    Ferguson believes that Ancelotti – the co-connoisseur of fine wine to whom he often refers as "Carlo" – is undaunted by the spectre of the ever-popular Mourinho. "He has his own CV and it's impressive. His European pedigree is beyond question, as a player and a coach. He was at Milan longer than we expect of Italian coaches; longer than (Marcello] Lippi spent at Juventus. Maybe he needed a new challenge, and apart from England, where was there? Real Madrid, maybe. Barcelona, maybe." This prompts the question of whether he has ever been tempted to work overseas himself. Full Article at The Scotsman
    He has his own CV and it's impressive. His European pedigree is beyond question, as a player and a coach. He was at Milan longer than we expect of Italian coaches; longer than (Marcello] Lippi spent at Juventus. Maybe he needed a new challenge, and apart from England, where was there? Real Madrid, maybe. Barcelona, maybe.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
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Interview: Sir Alex Ferguson
  1. Most people didn't realise Charlie was much quicker than he looked
    Alex Ferguson – Alex Ferguson SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  2. We won't be as open as against CSKA
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  3. He has done a really good job quickly, helped by the fact that he has experienced players around him
    Alex Ferguson – Alex Ferguson SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  4. They have replaced Arsenal as our main competitor for trophies ... We've faced them in FA and European Cup finals and they or us have been first and second in the League a number of times. They may play a different system now, but they're the same side, with (Petr] Cech and (John] Terry, and they will n...
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  5. When he first went to Chelsea they had sprints for money and he'd win by half a yard. Next week he won by half a yard again. Then they doubled the money and he won by five yards. Scottish enterprise!
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  6. It took a long time for the public and the press to acknowledge that, but we know what his impact in these matches can be.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  7. Not really. I've had offers but never been tempted by them. I'm not telling you (the media] what they were, though you would be surprised. It flies over your head and you get on with life.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  8. It's not going to be easy for either team. It'll be intense and feisty, with moments of terrific play.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
  9. It was about the only time English football has had any credibility.
    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago

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