Sir Alex Ferguson: How the Legend’s Career Began

December 16, 2021
Sir Alex Ferguson

Do you know the name of Alexander Chapman Ferguson? Unlikely. The only thing that indicates the legendary coach is his surname. If you think of Sir Alex Ferguson, then you are absolutely right. He is considered a living football legend and the most successful coach of our time. Ferguson played for various clubs until he got to Manchester United. Not all of them can be found in the live score section because most of them have remained in history.

Alex Ferguson took over Manchester United back in 1986. The first thing the new coach did was modernize the existing training program and work with young footballers. Few people would have thought that Manchester United would be Ferguson’s work of a lifetime. The main thing that he taught his players was not to accept defeat until the final whistle. For his many merits, Queen Elizabeth II of England awarded him the honorary title of a knight.

While at the coaching post of Manchester United — the livescores of which can be found on thematic resources — sir Alex opened several training centres for boys aged 9+ years. People looking for talented children were also hired. The most famous discovery is David Beckham, while the most important is Ryan Giggs. When Ryan was 13 years old, Ferguson became interested in his talent, and their joint work made him the most awarded player in the history of Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson participated in creating the following stars:

  • Paul Scholes;
  • Cristiano Ronaldo;
  • David Beckham;
  • Ryan Giggs;
  • Gary Neville.

Giggs and Beckham were the backbone of Manchester United in the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite the prevailing opinion that it was difficult to achieve serious results with young people, Sir Alex smashed this stereotype to smithereens. Compared to other coaches, he felt the difference between team building and club building.

Alex Ferguson’s achievements

May 2013 was a very significant year for Manchester United, as its permanent coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, left. He had 26 seasons with the team, 13 championships in the Premier League and 25 trophies of national and international cups.

Manchester United with Alex Ferguson have won twice as many trophies as any other club in their prime. For Manchester United, he was not just a coach but a role model figure. If Apple is associated with Steve Jobs, Manchester United is associated with Sir Alex Ferguson. Based on the work of this coach, Anita Elberst created a case for the Harvard Business School.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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