Simon Yaffe

Mar 29, 2024 | thesun.co.uk | Simon Yaffe |Anthony Chapman

ALAN TONGE is making his own way in a brand new career after life at Manchester United. Tonge, 52, was the FIRST ever player signed by Sir Alex Ferguson, joining United as a 14-year-old in 1987. The versatile defender and midfielder progressed his way through United’s youth system before getting a professional contract in 1990. But Tonge was heartbreakingly released by the Red Devils a year later after Fergie informed him his deal would not be renewed.

Mar 29, 2024 | the-sun.com | Simon Yaffe |Konstantinos Lianos

SIR ALEX FERGUSON crushed one of his former players' dreams when he axed him just a few days after singing his praises. Ferguson is one of the greatest managers of all time following his stunning 27-year stint at Manchester United. Fergie won a staggering 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cup trophies and two Champions League honours before his retirement in 2013. And Sir Alex's success goes down to his smart tactics, good eye for talent and ruthless character.

Mar 27, 2024 | the-sun.com | Simon Yaffe

ALAN TONGE still carries the weight of that fateful day when Sir Alex Ferguson shattered his Manchester United dream. A local lad — who was Fergie’s first acquisition when he signed as a schoolboy in January 1987 — received the gut-wrenching news he was not going to be offered a new contract. It was the summer of 1991 when a then-19-year-old Tonge reported to the manager’s office at The Cliff, United’s old training HQ, where Ferguson informed him of his decision.

Jan 7, 2024 | the-sun.com | Simon Yaffe

HERO goalkeeper Cameron Dawson prefers to rely on his instinct when it comes to saving penalties. The Sheffield Wednesday No1 stopped two spot kicks in the opening seven minutes as the Owls reached the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-0 win over Cardiff. Local lad Dawson saved Ryan Wintle’s spot kick on four minutes and, three minutes, later shut out former Sheffield United striker Callum Robinson’s effort. Dawson, 28, said: “The big thing for me is to stay instinctive.

Nov 23, 2023 | the-sun.com | Simon Yaffe

GEORGIE KELLY’s football boots are made partly from kangaroo leather. But it has not had a negative impact on the way he plays – and he can pouch for it!The Rotherham striker is an investor in start-up company Sokito, whose handmade boots are also made from earth-friendly materials such as carpet, plastic bottles and castor beans. It is one of the ways boffin Kelly – who has a Masters degree in renewable energy and environmental science – is contributing to the planet.