Ferguson: Abramovich wanted me to be Chelsea manager

Sir Alex Ferguson in his first interview since his retirement revealed that he was approached by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to be the manager of the London club, when the Russian bought the club in 2003. The legendary manager, who is arguably the greatest in the Premier League history, has also backed his successor David Moyes, saying that the club is in good hands under the former Everton boss. Further he has quashed all talks about a possible chance of returning to management and says the timing was perfect for him to bid walk away from football for good. In an interview with Charlie Rose, quoted in The Telegraph, Ferguson said:

About Chelsea offer

“They used an agent to approach me when Abramovich first took over the club and I said: ‘No chance.’”

About David Moyes

“United are in good hands with David Moyes. He will be fine. He’s a good manager.”

About his possible return to management

“I’m not interested in managing again or getting myself worked up about Manchester United’s results,”"You would be throwing your money down the drain if you put any money on me coming back as a manager. “I made my decision. The timing was perfect. There is no way back for me now. I’ve got a new life. I want to go to the Kentucky Derby and the US Masters, the Melbourne Cup. I want to visit vineyards in Tuscany and France.” The 71-year-old further reaffirmed suspicions that star striker Wayne Rooney wanted to leave the club in May but is impressed with the way the England striker has turned his form around in this season.

Ferguson’s autobiography is due to be released later this month where he gave an insight into some of his managerial techniques.

The Baby Who Refused To Die

The story

The pregnancy was unremarkable. The beautiful baby girl was born well, without any health concerns. At about two months of age, she developed an infection which was treated with antibiotics. As usual in Nigeria, she was also treated for malaria. Anyway, soon after, the mother noted that the head of the baby started getting bigger. Just like that! What could be going on?

CAN President Oritsejafor, Asks Jonathan, Others to Donate Half of Their Salaries to the Poor

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor has called on President Goodluck Jonathan and other elected and appointed public office holders to give half of their salaries for one year to unemployed youths. Oritsejafor, who made the call at the National Christian Centre in Abuja yesterday during the 53rd Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Church Service, said this would build confidence in the country. “The unemployment situation is bad. The situation is critical.

REVEALED: Why Jim Iyke went to Synagogue

With the news of the dramatic encounter of Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, at the Synagogue Church, still going viral, many have been wondering if the mission of the thespian, last Sunday was a conscious effort by him to find a wife. Reports on the actor’s visit to the church indicated that he was being delivered of a negative spirit that has prevented him from getting married.

Beyonce was a good girl till she met me...I made her gangsta-JayZ

In the recent issue of Vanity Fair, Jayz who is on the cover opens up on his drug past and also talks about Beyonce, how hard it was to impress her and says he changed her from a good girl to a gangsta.

On Drug dealing.  ''I know about budgets. I was a drug dealer. To be in a drug deal, you need to know what you can spend, what you need to re-up.Not until later, when I realised the effects on the community,I started looking at the community on the whole, but in the beginning no. 

Champions League Preview: City and United face a tough test of character

Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all in action on Matchday 2 of the Champions League on Wednesday. The focus will be on the game at the Etihad Stadium, as City host defending champions Bayern in what promises to be an absolutely thrilling encounter. English champions United, on the other hand, will be looking to end a run of 2 straight defeats when they travel to Ukraine to take on Shakhtar Donetsk.

Possible Manchester United Starting XI to Face Shakhtar

Manchester United will face Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday at the Donbass Arena in their next Champions League tie looking to cement their position at the top of Group A. The Red Devils have had a stuttering start to the season under David Moyes. They have already suffered three defeats in the league and have lost back to back league games against Manchester City and West Bromich Albion.

Possible Manchester City Starting XI to Face Bayern Munich, Team News and Prediction

Manchester City will welcome ‘Kings of Europe’ Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday where manager Manuel Pellegrini will be hoping to take the full advantage of their impressive home form so far. Pellegrini boasted in the summer that he possesses the best squad in the country. However, he probably couldn’t comprehend the toughness of the Premier League, as his side is struggling at a lowly 7th position in the league, five points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Is Liverpool’s Tactical Change a Long Term Possibility?

The Luis Suárez and Daniel Sturridge partnership, despite having only played a few games together since the latter’s move to Anfield in January 2013, has really taken off – and given the promising signs of this it is understandable that Liverpool would do everything they can to get the frightening pair into their best positions. When Suárez’s 10 game suspension for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanović ended, Brendan Rodgers understandably brought him straight back into the team with Sturridge – though this time in a relatively new 3-5-2 (or 5-2-1-2, depending on how you look at it) system for his side.

CBN Bans Importation Of Foreign Currency

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned the importation of all foreign currencies except with approval. This was contained in a statement signed by CBN Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Ugo Okoroafor, on Tuesday in Abuja. It said that the move was sequel to the Bank’s withdrawal of the operating licence of 20 Bureaux de Change (BDCs). The CBN alleged that the BDCs purchased and sold huge sums of U.S. dollars with no documentation to show details of the transactions.

ASUU: FG Showing Lack Of Commitment To Ending Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said yet again, that the federal government has not shown any commitment or seriousness towards the implementation of the 2009 agreement as a way of resolving the ongoing strike. The union also noted that the government has not given Nigerians much reasons to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the country as an independent nation, especially when considering the high rate of insecurity in the country.