The philosophy of a lot of European teams, even in home matches, is not to give a goal away.
Alex FergusonGo make your mistakes in the first team. You'll learn more in a month in the first team than you will in two years in the reserves.
Alex FergusonBut there is always that unpredictability about a derby match and that's what it was today.
Alex FergusonFunnily enough we have never had one enquiry for Paul Scholes. You know why? Because they all know he will never leave. in my time he would be in the top six or seven (best United players ever) without a doubt. His contribution and quality have been great, even without the fantastic goals he has scored. [ . . . ] He has that wonderful velvet touch on the ball. When he gets it, it goes stone dead. It is wonderful to see that amidst all the mayhem that can happen in a football match.
Alex FergusonI was lying in bed on a Saturday morning, reading the paper, when my phone went. The caller was Rangers director, Jack Gillespie, and he offered me the manager's job at Ibrox. I was flattered but declined with thanks. John Greig was a good friend of mine and I had no intention of being involved in ousting him.
Alex Ferguson