Ferguson Hails Rising Star Laminez as Manchester United Build Momentum
16 November 2025
Teaser: Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the improving form of the Red Devils in recent weeks.
Strong Start
Manchester United's legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, lauded the impact of Sin Laminez, who joined this summer from Royal Antwerp for about 21.7 million pounds, and he expressed optimism about the level the team has shown under coach Ruben Amorim.
United have enjoyed a run of five games without defeat in recent weeks—a notable improvement after last season's struggles across results, performances, and dressing-room stability.
Ferguson on Laminez and the Signings
During a Bahrain International Horse Racing event, Ferguson, the club's most decorated figure with 38 trophies from 26 years at Old Trafford, offered a rare take on the team's current state, highlighting the Belgian keeper Sin Laminez, who joined from Royal Antwerp for 21.7 million pounds.
There are positive indicators, Ferguson told Racing Day TV. Laminez has been excellent. He has only played three or four games, but he looks outstanding.
Ferguson also credited the new signings for strengthening the squad, adding: Of course, the signings from Wolves and Brentford have added a lot to the team. I hope the manager can enjoy some success, because success at Manchester United is always a prerequisite. The signs point to improvement.
Ferguson spoke of the need to win two consecutive games, saying: I think winning two in a row is something you should always expect from clubs like Manchester United. After a downturn, patience was necessary. Now I think fans are starting to enjoy what they see.
Bright Start for Laminez
Although Laminez has not played more than five games for United to date, the 23-year-old keeper has yet to taste defeat in any match he has appeared in.
He began his United career with a clean sheet in his first appearance, a 2-0 win over Sunderland, followed by a 2-1 victory against Liverpool, then a 4-2 win over Brighton.
While the team drew the last two games 2-2 with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, Laminez has received broad praise for the level he has shown.
Reports have said Tony Cotton, a former United goalkeeping coach who worked under Ferguson for ten years, played a pivotal role in recommending the Belgian keeper. Cotton is currently a scouting goalkeeper specialist within the club and helped accelerate the signing.
Jason Wilcox, United's football director, said Cotton was insistent and that Sin's name was placed before me a year ago; he insisted this goalkeeper would be a major deal for the club. He added: Laminez has started well, but he needs to keep working. He's a professional who can assess his own performance. We were always looking for a keeper with great potential, and Sin was available, so we moved. It wasn't a romantic or rushed decision.
Manchester United hope Laminez will continue his rapid development and establish himself as the club's future goalkeeper, especially amid ongoing uncertainty in the goalkeeping department in recent seasons. With Ferguson, Amorim, and the coaching staff backing him, the Belgian appears to be a significant piece in the club's rebuild.
The previous two seasons have seen a dip in United's goalkeeping, despite the arrival of Cameroon stopper Andre Onana, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor in Turkey.
Punchlines: If patience were a goalkeeper, United would finally have someone keeping the sheets clean. And if optimism had a helmet, Laminez would be helmeted up, ready to save the day in Old Trafford with a smile.
