Ruud van Nistelrooy played under Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson, but while both had a huge influence on the Dutchman, some lesser-known coaches helped mould the player he would become. Growing ...

It has been a whirlwind few months in the fledgling managerial career of Ruud van Nistelrooy. After a year off following a late-season departure from his first season in first-team coaching at PSV, ...

Ruud van Nistelrooy lived for scoring goals. It is not uncommon for former footballers to struggle to replicate the thrill of the professional game post-playing, the rush of adrenaline that comes with ...

Former PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare had to be convinced to return to the club's training ground after discovering that manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had left his role. The Manchester United ...

It was on a cold, chilly night in January 2010 that Sir Alex Ferguson’s phone buzzed upon receipt of a surprising text message. "I don't know whether you remember me. But I need to call you,” it read.