Sir Alex Ferguson knows what it takes to win. Just look at his record in management. A first division title with St Mirren, 10 trophies with Aberdeen, two of those European Cups and an astonishing 30 pieces of silverware in 22 years at Manchester United.

However, over those years, he has had his share of blundering European defeats with Manchester United as well. Losing on away goals to SC Rotor Volgograd in the 1995 UEFA Cup. In the 2002 Champions League, the Red Devils lost 3-0 to Israeli side Maccabi Haifa. 2 years ago, they crashed a 1-0 defeat to FC Copenhagen.

It is that last example that has made Fergie claim that this time his strongest side will be on show as they face Danish champions Aalborg BK in the Champions League? [Read the rest of this entry »]