Episode 5: Risk and Reward
From Sporting Giants by BBC Radio 5 Live
January 23, 2025 · 38 min · Season 4 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses Ferguson's leadership in Manchester United's Champions League victory over Chelsea in 2008, featuring insights from key players.
Ferguson sees off the challenge of Jose Mourinho and inspires United to another Champions League success in Moscow. Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft hear from Rio Ferdinand, Carlos Quieroz and Wayne Rooney on how Ferguson drew on the spirit of Sir Matt Busby to overcome Chelsea on penalties in 2008. With Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to the fore, Ferguson has taken United back to the summit of European football - but a new challenge awaits right on their doorstep.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kelly Cates, Jonathan Northcroft
Guests: Rio Ferdinand, Carlos Quieroz, Wayne Rooney
Topics covered
- Champions League
- Manchester United
- Jose Mourinho
- Wayne Rooney
- Ferguson
- Chelsea
- European football
Keywords
- Ferguson
- Jose Mourinho
- Champions League
- Wayne Rooney
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
- 2008
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Manchester United, Chelsea
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