The manner of his departure is surely the greatest triumph of Sir Alex Ferguson's entire career. Throughout his life he was known for timing football matches with his unique personal chronograph which ran on GMT - Glaswegian Manager Time. His control freakery moulded the modern United and extended to every aspect of the club, from the players, directors, media, commerce, car choices, music, politics, decor, sanitation, creche facilities and even the passage of time itself. ...read

The war against drugs in sport is never-ending and the stakes are higher than ever. Unfortunately many of the participants are, too. We have seen it in athletics, cycling and now horseracing. ...read