Sir Alex Ferguson and Ian Rush embraceLiverpool legend Ian Rush has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson once attempted to sign him at Manchester United, as the pair shared a heartwarming moment together at Aintree. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTSir Alex Ferguson and Ian Rush were present at the Grand National on FridayWhen asked whether he respected Rush's career, Ferguson told ITV: "Absolutely, I hated him. Rush and Ferguson were both at Aintree on Friday to enjoy the horse racing. "I love horse racing, I love everything about it, that's what it's all about," he added. "We love football and that but it's not golf for me, it's horse racing for that is second best."

Source: Express April 10, 2026 20:15 UTC