Ian Rush makes Sir Alex Ferguson revelation as Liverpool and Man Utd icons laugh off rivalryIan Rush and Sir Alex Ferguson shared a warm embrace at Friday's Aintree Festival with the Liverpool legend revealing that the ex-Manchester United manager tried to sign himView 2 Images Sir Alex Ferguson and Ian Rush embrace at Aintree (Image: https://x.com/itvracing)Liverpool legend Ian Rush has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson once tried to sign him at Manchester United, as the duo enjoyed a wholesome moment at Aintree. There has been 10 players that have played for both Liverpool and United, including Paul Ince, Michael Owen and Peter Beardsley. Rush and Ferguson were present at Aintree on Friday watching the horse racing. "I love horse racing, I love everything about it, that's what it's all about," he added. View 2 Images Sir Alex Ferguson and Ian Rush embrace (Image: https://x.com/itvracing)"We love football and that but it's not golf for me, it's horse racing for that is second best."
Source: Daily Mirror April 10, 2026 20:52 UTC