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    Alex Ferguson - Wikipedia

    • Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson CBE (born 31 December 1941) is a Scottish former football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time and has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for … See more

    Early life

    Alexander Chapman Ferguson was born at his grandmother's home on Shieldhall Road in the Govan district of Glasgow on 31 December 1941, the son of Elizabeth (née Hardie) and Alexander Beaton Ferguson. His father … See more

    Date of birth31 December 1941
    Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
    Position(s)Forward
    Full nameAlexander Chapman Ferguson
    Playing career

    Ferguson's playing career began as an amateur with Queen's Park, where he made his debut as a striker, aged 16. He described his first match as a "nightmare", but scored Queen's Park's goal in a 2–1 defeat agai… See more

    Managerial career

    In June 1974, Ferguson was appointed manager of East Stirlingshire, at the comparatively young age of 32. It was a part-time job that paid £40 per week, and the club did not have a single goalkeeper at the time. H… See more

    Controversies

    Gordon Strachan was a key player for Ferguson at Aberdeen, but their relationship broke down when Strachan signed an agreement with German club FC Köln without telling Ferguson. Ferguson said that h… See more

    Legacy

    Many of Ferguson's former players have gone on to become football managers themselves, including Tony Fitzpatrick, Alex McLeish, Gordon Strachan, Mark McGhee, Willie Miller, Neale Cooper, Bryan Gunn, Eric Black… See more

    Personal life

    Ferguson lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and was married to Cathy Holding from 1966 until her death in October 2023. They had three sons together: Mark (born 1968); and twins Darren, who was also a professional footballer a… See more

    Honours

    St Johnstone
    • Scottish Division Two: 1962–63
    Falkirk
    • Scottish Division Two: 1969–70
    Individual
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    Sir Alex Ferguson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    WEBSep 10, 2024 · Alex Ferguson (born December 31, 1941, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish football (soccer) player and manager who was …

    • BBC
      https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20p5qz1z43o

      Sir Alex Ferguson: I'm 82, I worry about dementia - BBC News

    • New York Times
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      What made Sir Alex Ferguson so successful? - The Athletic

    • New York Times
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      Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on life as football manager: ‘I miss it ...

    • Manchester United
      https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detai…

      Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson's life in landmarks …

      WEBDec 31, 2021 · Sir Alex Ferguson reaches a landmark birthday by turning 80 today - 31 December. In celebration, we chart the great man’s long and storied career in football by recalling milestones at decade...

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    • The Independent
      https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/alex...

      Sir Alex Ferguson’s career honours as a player and manager

    • BBC
      https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65494103

      Sir Alex Ferguson retires: A secret that couldn't be contained - the ...

    • New York Times
      https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3042569…

      Sir Alex Ferguson’s influence at Manchester United today

      WEBJan 1, 2022. Sir Alex Ferguson is now into his ninth decade but age has not dimmed his passion for football. His mind flickers as fiercely as ever. Steve McClaren, assistant to Ferguson for...

    • BBC
      https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52575884

      Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United & Aberdeen icon in seven …