Alex Ferguson

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career. Stam discusses how a move to Old Trafford materialised and why he felt he was never ‘tapped up’ by the club. The former Netherlands international explains how his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson deteriorated and why he felt the release of his controversial autobiography was not linked to his eventual departure to Lazio. Stam also reveals why he turned down the chance to return to Manchester when City boss Kevin Keegan came calling. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, Daniel Storey, Michael Cox and Ian Irving dissect the Premier League weekend and look ahead to a crucial weekend in the Champions League for Man United and Spurs. Plus: Real on the rocks and Messi in a sling; Cobi Jones on the MLS playoff picture; and inside Sir Alex Ferguson’s en-suite bathroom RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Chelsea 2 - 2 United (2m 00s)• PART 1b: United v Juventus preview (10m 40s)• PART 2a: City 5 - 0 Burnley (14m 20s) • PART 2b: Liverpool grind it out again (18m 00s) • PART 2c: Make or break for Spurs in the CL (20m 20s)• PART 3a: Messi injured, Real on the rocks - with Alvaro Romeo (27m 30s) • PART 3b: More Euro news and CL previews (32m 30s)• PART 3c: MLS news - with Cobi Jones (40m 40s)• PART 4a: Sir Alex Ferguson’s toilet (43m 10s)• PART 4b: The rest of the PL weekend (46m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (55m 50s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (58m 00s) GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) • Text the word **FOOTBALL** to **78070** and get yourself a free print copy of [**The Economist **](https://www.economist.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Potentially the greatest club manager to have ever walked the Earth, Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 after 26 years and an astonishing 38 trophies at the helm of Manchester United. What followed was chaos as the sublime turned into the ridiculous and United struggled to replace such a colossal figure. Nearly five years on Jose Mourinho rules the roost at Old Trafford, but the shockwaves of Ferguson's retirement continue to be felt. In number two on our list, we discuss what impact he had and what the future holds for one of the world's biggest clubs. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does growing up in the Manchester United youth academy at the peak of their dominance shape a young player? John gives a phenomenal insight into culture and life at Old Trafford and how that shaped his views as a coach.

In light of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, Michael Davies and Roger Bennett gather to review the repercussions for Man United, Everton and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.