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Ferguson
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The extra stoppage time that always seemed to appear when Manchester United needed a goal under Sir Alex Ferguson (1986-2013). Whether refs actually gave United more time is debatable, but they definitely scored a lot of late winners, especially at Old Trafford. Ferguson's touchline presence and United's habit of pushing until the final whistle made it feel like the clock would never run out on them.
Manchester United's 1999 Champions League final victory epitomized Fergie Time - trailing Bayern Munich 1-0, United scored twice in stoppage time (90+1 and 90+3 minutes) to complete an astonishing comeback.
Robbie
Feb 5, 2026
British slang for the manager or head coach. The term comes from old English workplace hierarchy, where the "gaffer" was the foreman or boss. In football, it carries a bit of respect and affection - you're not just calling someone "the manager," you're acknowledging they run the show. Players and fans use it, pundits too. Sir Alex Ferguson was often called "the gaffer" at Manchester United.
When Roy Keane was asked about Sir Alex Ferguson in interviews, he'd often refer to him as "the gaffer" - a term of respect for the man who controlled every aspect of United's dressing room for 26 years.
Robbie
Feb 3, 2026