Fergusons my autobiography was released by publisher hodder and stoughton amid first great secrecy then fanfare as. Book recommendations from sir alex ferguson youtube. Jose mourinho left manchester united last week, two days after a 31 defeat to liverpool. Ferguson says that he saw manchester united change from a conventional football club to what is now a major business enterprise and he never failed to move with the times. Sir alex fergusons book sums up why jose mourinho failed. Sir alex fergusons new book, leading, is full of fascinating insights into a managerial career that spanned over four decades and saw him accumulate a glut of silverware. Sir alex fergusons compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented european success for aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with manchester united. The book shows a unique sense of humour to sir alex ferguson which was. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david. The words of sir alex ferguson ring true, years after selling star defender jaap stam to the surprise of many in 2001 following a hugely successful but alltoobrief period at old trafford. I recommend this book not only to manchester united fans, but also to any football fan. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to.
He is regarded by many players, managers, and analysts to be one of the greatest and most successful managers of all time. This book provides an interesting insight into sir alex fergusons personality and mind set. Mike phelan, who was fergusons assistant for five years. It was released on 30 october 20 and covers the period from 2000 to 20. Sir alex ferguson is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. This book is about the beginning of sir alexs football career, until the year 2000. Extended bbc sport interview with sir alex ferguson. Pep guardiola may have been sir alex fergusons first choice as a successor, the man united legend writes in a new book. Sir alexs autobiography provides great insight into the players he coached and his rivalries with other coaches. In his explosive new book, sir alex ferguson writes of wayne rooneys desire to leave, how david beckham became too big for his boots, why steven gerrard isnt as good as paul scholes and how. Some suggest ferguson was apparently upset at the revelations in stams autobiography which revealed details and inner. Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led the club to more than 30 domestic and international titles, including. The frenchman became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups during a memorable fiveyear stint under sir alex fergusons stewardship.
Ferguson says that he saw manchester united change from a conventional football club to what is now a major business enterprise and he never failed to. Book recommendations from sir alex ferguson waterstones. In his 38 years in management, sir alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow manchester united into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. Buy his new book, leading, at your local waterstones bookshop. Alex fergusons book contains 45 inaccuracies prompting publishers to offer refund. Sir alex fergusons book could blow apart wayne rooney.
Sir alex, 71, makes no effort to disguise his disdain for, among others, david beckham who he claims is obsessed with his celebrity status. The book begins in the winter of 1986 when sir alex found himself in charge of a demoralised club facing relegation and describes the creation of his first great side, including schmeichel, bruce. To know what actually happened from sir alexs view at least that lead to the. The much anticipated,most talked about autobiography of the legendary scots man and former manchester united gaffer, sir alex ferguson has been officially released today and it appears the hype of his new book is living up to billing. Sir alex ferguson was a genius at pretty much everything when it came to management and the former manchester united manager even. Roy keane has questioned sir alex fergusons loyalty after comments made in the former manchester united managers autobiography former united captain keane was strongly criticised in the book.
Working with the publishers and sir michael moritz we developed a set of data visualisations to try and tell the story of sir alexs career at manchester united using data. Sir alex ferguson is the most successful manager in british football history, winning premier league titles with manchester united. Sir alex ferguson eloquently talks about both his playing career and the lessons he learnt to allow him to become the worlds most successful manager, making him one of the leading football speakers on the after dinner speaker circuit. My autobiography is a football book, not just a news tornado sir alex fergusons new revealall book lifts the lid on his biggest clashes but its more than a. The club appointed ole gunnar solskjaer as the interim manager until the end of the season. Sir alex fergusons new book leading the highlights. At a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book. Sir alex announced his retirement as manager of manchester united after 27 years in the role. One of sports most eagerlyanticipated books will be released on october 24, giving a firsthand account of. In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. Sir alex fergusons autobiography slammed for multiple. When sir alex ferguson wrote in his autobiography that steven gerrard was not a top, top player, football fans and experts across the. Manchester united are worried what might be revealed by their former manager and theyve every right to be.
He reveals elements of his character that led him to make some of the decisions that shaped the modern era of football and specifically, the premier league. My autobiography is the second official autobiography of alex ferguson, the former football manager and player. Sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. David beckham talks sir alex ferguson, england world cup hopes and miami franchises at his book launch in london on wednesday. Having spent all of his playing career in scotland, ferguson first went into management with east stirlingshire in. We at 411 would hand pick some few mouth watering quotes from this great book. Sir alex ferguson takes centre stage once again at book. Sir alex fergusons book could blow apart wayne rooney peace process daniel taylor.
The official facebook page for sir alex fergusons celebratory, revealing, inspiring and entertaining autobiography, publishing 24th october 20. Sir alex ferguson paints the picture of roy keane, his former captain and talisman, as an erratic and terrifying figure, capable of frightening even him and, certainly, many players inside the. With the release of his latest book, leading, sir alex ferguson took a step back from soccer memoirs to reveal the secrets of his winning ways in the 38 years he spent managing manchester united and aberdeen. About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. But it is also a book about what it has meant to be a manchester united supporter during the remarkable 25year reign of sir alex ferguson. Former manchester united manager sir alex fergusons new book, leading, is to be published on tuesday, and here espn fc highlights the key points revealed by the scot who won an incredible. Youve won more than most and if anyone can, you can boss. In his new book, sir alex ferguson discloses he wanted pep guardiola to succeed him, made more than his players and briefly considered signing mario balotelli. Alex ferguson has 53 books on goodreads with 32218 ratings.
In particular, his fallingout with david beckham in 2003 was discussed in detail. Sir alex ferguson brought a number of the worlds best players to manchester united during his near 27year spell as manager. This book is about the beginning of sir alex s football career, until the year 2000. Fascinating details from sir alex fergusons new book. Sir alex ferguson says david beckham had to leave manchester united because the former england captain thought he was bigger than the manager. Of course, theres a potentially quicker way to gain an insight with one of our signed copies of sir alexs new book, leading, published september 22nd. From his relationship with roy keane to loyalty with the glazers, via jose mourinho, pizzagate. Manchester united parted ways with jose mourinho after the 31 loss to liverpool. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised.
It reveals the secrets behind his success in a number of key areas like data analysis, and impart wisdom to leaders of all different types of companies and businesses. Alex ferguson, in full sir alexander chapman ferguson, byname fergie, born december 31, 1941, glasgow, scotland, scottish football soccer player and manager who was best known for managing manchester united 198620. Sir alex fergusons new book, leading, is full of fascinating insights into a managerial career that spanned over four decades. Sir alex ferguson i created the data store at the back of sir alex fergusons book leading. Sir alex ferguson cbe football speaker booking agent. Sir alex ferguson autobiography latest news, transfers. Sir alex ferguson on his world class players guardian live. Sir alex fergusons autobiography is the highest selling print book of 20 after just two months on shelves. You can find his reading selection both below and in the video above. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Alex fergusons latest autobiography reveals all and why he was right david beckham, rio ferdinand, wayne rooney. Best bits from leading including thoughts on ronaldo, giggs and rooney.
One thought on fascinating details from sir alex fergusons new book kavin tamizhmani october 24, 20. You can agree or disagree with fergusons opinion about football players, trainers, referees, but you will enjoy reading. Sir alex ferguson recommends a few of his favourite books. Sir alex ferguson autobiography latest news, transfers, pictures.