Former Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock shared that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson didn't speak to Wilfried Zaha during his time at Old Trafford. He stated that the English forward didn't get much help at United and was hence brought back by the Eagles.
Zaha, 29, signed for the Red Devils from the south London club in January 2013 but remained on loan at Crystal Palace until the summer of 2013. After making just four senior appearances for Manchester United, he was loaned out to Cardiff City in January 2014.
Zaha eventually returned to then Warnock-managed Palace, initially on loan in the summer of 2014 before the deal was made permanent the following summer.
Speaking about his former player, Warnock recently told Talksport:
“I signed him when I went to Crystal Palace. He’s always loved there. I would have liked to see him go to another top club. When he came back to me when I re-signed him. I remember talking to him in the chairman’s office. I said to him, ‘Did you get on alright with Sir Alex?’ He said, ‘He never spoke to me once’."
He added:
“He was only a young lad and went there and didn’t get a lot of help. I’d love to have seen him [at a top club]. When he’s got an arm around him, he’s so exciting to watch and so dynamic. I think he’s going to have an excellent season this year.”
Zaha has played 433 matches across all competitions for the Eagles so far, registering 86 goals and 73 assists.
He was close to leaving Crystal Palace for Arsenal in 2019 but the move didn't materialize.
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The Brazilian is a priority for the Red Devils and has already agreed upon a five-year deal. However, the deal is dependent on the Premier League side's new bid and the agreement between the two clubs.
Antony, 22, has played 82 matches for Ajax in all competitions, scoring 24 goals and providing 22 assists. He was recently left out of the Dutch club's squad in their 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, August 21, after missing training for two days.
He has already played under Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during their time at Ajax and could be a good addition to their squad.
KingKlef
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Evra, Nani, Ashly young, dwight Yorke,M silvester, Andy cole are all black player and they all play under Alex farguson
Single-Bone
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andy cole , york , evra, nani played basketball at their time ???
Are they African players?
Ciycetuy
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its all football stirring the pot. they knew all the african experts would come in as soon as they saw the headline
truth hurts bro😂😂
Deverayoli
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Racist Fergie!
andy cole , york , evra, nani played basketball at their time ???
wonaeopsuz
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yes, some were children of immigrants and former slaves. all blacks are of African descendent.
I'm talking about their nationalities, did they represent African teams or Europe
Diebdlmpr
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were they Africans?
yes, some were children of immigrants and former slaves. all blacks are of African descendent.
yemaclnoyz
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its all football stirring the pot. they knew all the african experts would come in as soon as they saw the headline
Bakbdlo
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Andy Cole and D York were they whites?
Single-Bone
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Racist Fergie!
yemaclnoyz
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he wasnt white enough a mean professional enough
yemaclnoyz
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No other reason, Sir Alex Ferguson is a pure racist
😂😂😂😂
wonaeopsuz
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don't be rough , cole,yorke,parker,fourtune,evra.....and dozens of others through his times , are they Whites ? come on .
were they Africans?
oysteve94
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Are you serious? why did he went out of his way to get Mikel obi at all cost which never materialize.
Stop answering some fools who always think in negative way. Was Evra white? And what about Welbeck's Ghanaian parents who appeared to be very close friend's of Fergie. Was Valencia white? Was Louis Saha white? Erick Djejemba? York and Andy Cole partnership? And the list goes on.....
Foeabclsty
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Wilfred Zaha is an example of consistency, he's been on the top at palace for almost a decade now. had he left for a bigger club perhaps competition would have narrowed him to a bench warmer and eventually loose his value. u think it's a like look at players like Juan Mata for example
Fauzisma
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we Alex didn't like black players
Kaychooku
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don't be rough , cole,yorke,parker,fourtune,evra.....and dozens of others through his times , are they Whites ? come on .
He’ll probably say all those guys weren’t successful 🤣
AremuT
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Ferguson hates black players. I don't know why black Africans still adore home
hadadlsy
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No other reason, Sir Alex Ferguson is a pure racist
don't be rough , cole,yorke,parker,fourtune,evra.....and dozens of others through his times , are they Whites ? come on .
Darkseid_7
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Get it right, having one or two in his squad doesn’t exempt him from been a racist, apart from Quinton Fortune, which other black was successful under Ferguson, especially Africans? Even when blacks are doing well throughout the world
Seriously? You didn't get anything to say but to brand the man a racist? I mean that's the only thing your mind could process?
Fiubceikno
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Sir Alex Fergurson never liked African players
Are you serious? why did he went out of his way to get Mikel obi at all cost which never materialize.
Mooadot
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No other reason, Sir Alex Ferguson is a pure racist
Get it right, having one or two in his squad doesn’t exempt him from been a racist, apart from Quinton Fortune, which other black was successful under Ferguson, especially Africans? Even when blacks are doing well throughout the world
Diebdlmpr
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No other reason, Sir Alex Ferguson is a pure racist
and all the black dudes he had in his squad and Latinos are just being brushed aside from that?
Kabblnpu
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Zaha made a wrong move to ManU under Sir Alex. He didn't believe in "kids", that is why he never spoke to Zaha even for once! Wenger was eager to buy him but he went to ManU for money ,to a Manager who was emphatic that you can win things with kids instead of Wenger who believe in fielding 'kids'.
What did Wenger win with kids?
Miockmnt
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bcoz zaha's hair don't need a hairdryer 🤭
Mooadot
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No other reason, Sir Alex Ferguson is a pure racist
veaklmrt
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you can't win things with kids .
veaklmrt
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Zaha made a wrong move to ManU under Sir Alex. He didn't believe in "kids", that is why he never spoke to Zaha even for once! Wenger was eager to buy him but he went to ManU for money ,to a Manager who was emphatic that you can win things with kids instead of Wenger who believe in fielding 'kids'.
Yoebeikpr
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racism act
are you okay, zaha na otu 😂 big eba
yiuclmsuz
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racism act
Sutcitz
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yes sir
sisdimnsu
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he never like them
deneiklry
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Racism
Tiebklmrsz
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sign him now arsenal
Zasbmprsy
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zaha is a great player, scoring goals ENT easy in the premier league and add on that at palace. hope a big six standard teams gets him.. so that he can even play some in the elite.
fiymnrstyz
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Sir Alex Fergurson never liked African players
Ibrahim011
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hmmm