Alex Ferguson

Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: PA

Owls appoint former Manchester United and Arsenal man as recruitment supremo

EDUCATION. Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom learnt his trade at Manchester United

Paul Heckingbottom on how a Manchester United mindset is shaping Blades

New Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore. Picture courtesy of Huddersfield Town AFC.

Huddersfield v Ipswich: Moore on where his managerial dreams began and Sir Alex

AGGRESSION: John Egan goes toe to toe with Aymeric Laporte in 2020

Concentration key as Sheffield United get ready to jump on the carousel

Guardiola, keep 'over-thinkerman' away and stick to plan driven by Yorkshire duo

BALANCE: Leeds United caretaker manager Sam Allardyce (pictured with assistant coach Robbie Keane, right) wants his team to play with intelligence

Allardyce looks for balance as he seeks Leeds clean sheet without 'parking bus'

IN THE RUNNING: Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has been nominated for the Premier League's hall of fame

Former Leeds striker and Middlesbrough manager shortlisted for hall of fame

Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer tussles with Barnsley's Luca Connell in their meeting at Hillsborough this season. Both the Owls and Reds have impressed defensively in 2022-23. Picture: Steve Ellis

Defensive stats add up for Blades, Owls, Reds & City, but not Hull and Harrogate

PETERBOROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Manager of Peterborough Darren Ferguson looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Peterborough United and Bristol Rovers at Weston Homes Stadium on January 08, 2022 in Peterborough, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Former Doncaster Rovers boss favourite for League One vacancy

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Michael Carrick of Manchester United celebrate with the Premier League trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on May 12, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Michael Carrick: New Middlesbrough boss hails Alex Ferguson as huge influence

CARETAKER STINT: Michael Carrick was briefly manager of Manchester United last season

Boro close on boss but loose ends may keep Percovich in charge for Huddersfield

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TESTING TIMES: Former Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino, whose tenure at the club is recalled in Graham Bean's autobiography of his career in football. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds United and Cellino - Bean recalls crazy times in new book

Ben Coad hits out on his way to a career-best 69. The Yorkshire pace bowler ensured that his side at least had something to bowl at as they left Essex to make 162 for victory at Headingley. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Patterson sparkles but Yorkshire go down in thriller at Headingley

Huddersfield Town boss Danny Schofield. Picture Bruce Rollinson

‘No crisis’ at Huddersfield Town, insists Danny Schofield

Cracking horse: Funambule Sivola has a live chance in the Marsh Chase at Aintree - the big race on the second day of the Grand National meeting. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Funambule Sivola’s Marsh Chase chance at Aintree

Runaway success: Harry Cobden riding Clan Des Obeaux clear the last to win The Betway Bowl Chase at Aintree by 26 lengths last April. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Previous winners return for Betway Bowl renewal at Aintree

Protektorat ridden by Harry Skelton carries the hopes of Sir Alex Ferguson in today's Boodles Cheltenham Hold Cup.

Skelton is hoping his Cheltenham Gold Cup Protektorat plan pays dividends

NEW ERA: Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch (right) during a training session at Thorp Arch on Thursday Picture: Simon Marper/PA

Leicester v Leeds: Whites legends offer Marsch advice on following Bielsa

Millers goalkeeper Josh Vickers. Picture: Steve Ellis

Rotherham United in safe hands with Josh Vickers

Huddersfield Town are now unbeaten in 16 games. Picture: Tony Johnson

Huddersfield Town: ‘Never give in’ as Terriers take leaf out of Fergie playbook
WHEN the euphoria finally died down at the John Smith’s Stadium after Huddersfield Town secured victory from the jaws of defeat in magnificent fashion against their nemesis in Cardiff City, minds might have drifted back to February 2017.

This was Harry Cobden and Clan Des Obeaux winning the 2018 King George Chase in the colours of Sir Alex Ferguson for trainer Paul Nicholls.

Paul Nicholls hoping to deliver a perfect present

Protektorat ridden by Bridget Andrews before going on to win the Unibet Many Clouds Chase at Aintree.

Bridget proves able deputy for husband

Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates the Betway Bowl success of Clan Des Obeaux on the first day of this year's Grand National meeting.

Sir Alex Ferguson exclusive - What jump racing and Clan Des Obeaux mean to me

Bradford City's Callum Cooke. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Bradford City: Callum Cooke happy to take the lead at Valley Parade

This was Cyrname and Harry Cobden soaring clear to win last year's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. Photo: Great British Racing.

Cyrname goes for double in Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby

Another weekend of EFL Championship action is in the books but the rumour mill keeps on moving behind the scenes

Monday's Championship transfer rumours

Thirsk-based Kevin Stott celebrates Bielsa's win in the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup for Hambleton trainer Kevin Ryan and King Power Racing.

Bielsa nets Ayr Gold Cup victory

Former Barnsley FC chairman Maurice Watkins.

Tributes paid to former Barnsley FC chairman Maurice Watkins CBE

INJURY: Harry Maguire (pictured with Kalvin Phillips) missed the opening games with an ankle injury

The four Yorkshiremen in England's Euro 2020 final team

Many leading business figures have started their careers in Bradford

Why Bradford is the strongest candidate for the title of UK's City of Culture

Golf coach Pete Cowen (Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Pete Cowen still driving golf’s major stars to the top of their game
Whenever you asked Pete Cowen how long he had left coaching golfers, the answer would invariably be the same.

This was Stradivarius and Frankie Dettori winning last year's Ascot Gold Cup; they reappear in today's Sargaro Stakes at the Berkshire track.

Ascot Gold Cup hero Stradivarius tuning up as he goes for a fourth win in race

Grand National 2021: what time does it start and how to watch TV coverage

Sir Alex Ferguson after the big race win of Clan Des Obeaux on day one of the Randox Grand National meeting.

Sir Alex Ferguson: What my second ‘treble’ means

Clan Des Obeaux ridden by Harry Cobden clears the last on their way to winning the Betway Bowl Chase during Liverpool NHS Day of the 2021 Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool.

Clan Des Obeaux’s Aintree win caps famous racing ‘treble’ for Sir Alex Ferguson

Clan Des Obeaux is due toi line up at Aintree's Grand National meeting for football legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

Paul Nicholls hoping it’s third time lucky at Aintree

Rio Ferdinand has adopted a homeschooling technique inspired by his old boss Sir...

Retro ride: Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 S is a hero for the ages

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has happy memories of facing Leeds Unit...

Rocky's Treasure returned to winning ways at Doncaster under David Bass.

Rocky proves a treasure for jockey David Bass at Doncaster

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Goalkeeper, Luke Steele of Barnsley gives his defenders instructions during the npower Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Barnsley at Amex Stadium on November 6, 2011 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Former Barnsley stopper reveals he is playing as STRIKER with new club

Nobby Stiles has died after a long battle with illness, his family confirmed.

1966 World Cup winning star Nobby Stiles dies after long illness

Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock.

Sage advice as Neil Warnock approaches milestone at Middlesbrough

In opposition camp: Former Millers striker Ian Henderson, right, has joined Salford from Rochdale. (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Salford City v Rotherham United - Cap on ambition is unfair, says Paul Warne

Remember this?: Jack O'Connell celebrates scoring the second goal as the Blades clinch promotion against Ipswich. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Sheffield United preparing to erase memories of last trip to Aston Villa

Carla Ward manager of Sheffield United Women. Picture: Harry Marshall/Sportimage

Learning curve for Sheffield United Women’s manager Carla Ward in sporting lockd...

WASTE: Ravel Morrison has not fulfilled his potential at Sheffield United, or on loan at Middlesbrough, this season

Ravel Morrison admits 'I've not shown my best ability' as another season threate...

Michael Ihiekwe of Rotherham United. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Michael Ihiekwe full of praise for Rotherham United’s captain Richard Wood

Preston great: Tom Finney. Picture: PA

Football’s one-club men headed by Tom Finney - on this day

Harry Cobden partners the Sir Alex Ferguson co-owned Clan Des Obeaux in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. They came to prominence when winning the 2018 King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Clan Des Obeaux tuning up nicely for Cheltenham Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Clan Des Obeaux at the stables of champion trainer Paul Nicholls.

Paul Nicholls says ‘lethal’ Clan Des Obeaux can win Gold Cup

Barnsley FC head coach Gerhard Struber.

Barnsley FC head coach Gerhard Struber reveals his delight after Reds win Perfor...

Harry Gregg speaks during a memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images

Remembering Harry Gregg, reluctant hero of the Munich air disaster - The Yorkshi...

Ravel Morrison

Middlesbrough 1 Blackburn Rovers 1: Boro plan to get the best out of new signing...

Boro

Middlesbrough 1 Blackburn Rovers 1: Jonathan Woodgate full of praise for "absolu...

Ravel Morrison was unable to take his chance at Sheffield United

Middlesbrough gamble on Ravel Morrison loan from Sheffield United

Dual Becher Chase winner Walk In The Mill, the mount of James Best, is one of 105 entries for this year's Randox Health Grand National.

Walk In The Mill on track for Grand National return

Billy Sharp reacts after missing a chance in Sheffield Uniteds FA Cup fourth-round victory over Millwall (Picture: Robin Parker/Sport Image).

Sheffield United in mood to add FA Cup gloss to impressive Premier League displa...

Clan Des Obeaux ridden by jockey Sam Twiston-Davies goes onto win the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase during day one of the Winter Festival at Kempton Park.

King George winner Clan Des Obeaux jumps into contention for Gold Cup bid