Roy Keane says he was "caught off guard" when Sir Alex Ferguson showed him a moment of "affection" during his spell as Sunderland manager. The former Republic of Ireland international, who made 480 appearances for United before his abrupt departure in November 2005, enjoyed a trophy-laden 12-year spell at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that his decision to retire as Manchester United manager in 2013 was motivated by a desire to support his wife Cathy, who was struggling to cope with the loss of her sister.

When cost cutting reaches the point where you’re cutting the man who invented the modern Man Utd, you have to ask if it is really worth it