My first meeting with Alex Ferguson was a rather surreal experience. It took
place nearly 20 years ago at the Brandywell, following a friendly between
Derry City and Manchester United that ended in a 1-1 draw.
The question will again be on many lips now that Sir Alex Ferguson has
confirmed the strength of arguably football's most ferociously realised
comeback.
Stranges isn't it, how Premier League Chief Executive Richard Scudamore has
finally got his wish - a '39th game' played between the two best English
sides in some far off country.
My first meeting with Alex Ferguson was a rather surreal experience. It took
place nearly 20 years ago at the Brandywell, following a friendly between
Derry City and Manchester United that ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Ulster championship will swing into action this week with Casement Park
taking centre stage in the race for the Anglo Celt cup. For the first time
in a long time it's a very open race with several counties all showing that
they have the CV to go on and take the Provincial crown.
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