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. Alex ferguson books list of books by alex ferguson. I have read this book and its definitely worth buying in my opinion, so micheal morritz was involved in the publication of the book and saf talks quite extensively about the leadership challenges he came into contact with during his time at manche. On may 8, 20, ferguson announced his retirement as manager of manchester united. Abook signing for sir alex fergusons autobiography went into fergie time as the former united manager more than doubled the length of the event to the joy of thousands of fans. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. Oct 28, 20 s ir alex ferguson was the most important football man of the past 25 years. Sir alex ferguson s 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.
He was made commander of the british empire cbe in 1995 and was knighted in 1999. C to finish his playing career, ending in 1974 having made 24 appearances for the club and scoring 9 goals. Learning from life and my years at manchester united. He has gone out in a blaze of glory, with united winning the premier league for the th time, and he is widely considered to be the greatest manager in the history of british football. Abook signing for sir alex ferguson s autobiography went into fergie time as the former united manager more than doubled the length of the event to the joy of thousands of fans. Born to alexander beaton ferguson, a platers helper in the shipbuilding industry, and his wife, elizabeth nee hardie, alex chapman ferguson was born at his grandmothers home on shieldhall road in govan on 31 december 1941, but grew up in a tenement at 667 govan road which has since been demolished, where he lived with his parents as well as his younger brother martin. Jun 30, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of sir alex ferguson books online. 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. The official facebook page for sir alex fergusons celebratory, revealing, inspiring and entertaining autobiography, publishing 24th october 20. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league.
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. Sir alex ferguson signed book autograph first edition my. Alex ferguson, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Sir alex ferguson was a scottish football manager, born 31 december 1941 in govan, glasgow. Sir alex ferguson autobiography on course to top christmas. Sir alex ferguson last playing years 19731974 in 1973 sir alex was no longer happy at falkirk due to a change in management and his coaching responsibilities being removed so he requested a transfer and moved to ayr united f. Oct 23, 20 sir alex ferguson admits he was warned off signing henrik larsson by a phone call from parkhead powerbroker dermot desmond. Given the scale of his achievements, and the brilliance of the. 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. Alex ferguson s most popular book is alex ferguson.
More than 3,000 people turned out to the only uk signing of sir alex s new book at tesco extra, stretford, in the shadow of old trafford. Mar 11, 2015 sir alex ferguson will release a new book in october. Short description of book the celebratory, revealing, inspiring, and entertaining autobiography of the greatest manager in the history of british soccer. About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to. 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.
May 05, 2018 sir alex ferguson tells all in his new book. Sir alex ferguson will release a new book in october. Alex fergusons lessons on leading harvard business. In this revelatory new book, sir alex ferguson dissects his 38 recordbreaking years of management first in scotland and then, of course, at manchester united to reveal the key tools he used to deliver sustained success on and off the field.
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Sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. Raised in the tough govan district of glasgow, where his father was a shipyard worker, alex ferguson started his own working life as an apprentice toolmaker. Sir alex was awarded the title in the queens birthday honours list for his services to football. Sir alex ferguson autobiography on course to top christmas books chart this article is more than 6 years old fergusons memoir is the years bestseller, and heads list of celebrity tales and. Sir alex ferguson s 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Although, there are nice little anecdotes from his younger days and about his family. 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. Dec 17, 20 sir alex ferguson autobiography on course to top christmas books chart this article is more than 6 years old ferguson s memoir is the years bestseller, and heads list of celebrity tales and.
Over the past four years, alex ferguson has been reflecting on and. Sir alex ferguson s bestselling autobiography has now been updated to. We have on offer an original 20 first edition my autobiography hand signed by exmanchester united manager sir alex ferguson. 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 pages and illustrations remain clear with some light occasional marking. My autobiography first edition signed sir alex book is signed to the title page and not via a book plate paypal accepted will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage.
Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led the club to more than 30 domestic and international titles, including. Explore books by alex ferguson with our selection at. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Entering management in 1974, he served east stirlingshire and st mirren before guiding aberdeen to. Ferguson was named the premier league manager of the year on 11 occasions. 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. Sir alex ferguson s 25 years at manchester united in quotes by benji inwood, november 4, 2011. Book recommendations from sir alex ferguson posted on 26th august 2015 by jonathan obrien were obviously huge believers in the fact that you can learn anything from books so its no surprise that sir alex ferguson, one of the most successful football managers in history, is also an avid reader. Alex ferguson books list of books by author alex ferguson. This book is about the beginning of sir alex s football career, until the year 2000.
A goalscoring centreforward, he was later transferred to rangers, the club he supported from boyhood, for a scottish record fee of. Sir alex announced his retirement as manager of manchester united after 27 years in the role. Jul 16, 2016 i have read this book and its definitely worth buying in my opinion, so micheal morritz was involved in the publication of the book and saf talks quite extensively about the leadership challenges he came into contact with during his time at manche. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. See all books authored by alex ferguson, including leading. Sir alex ferguson to release new book on management theories. The book is signed by the author, the duchess of york on the front endpaper. Sir alex ferguson signed autobiography book just champion. As it happened former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson put in a significant amount of fergie time in stretford to sign copies of his autobiography. After a successful spell at aberdeen, alex ferguson moved to manchester united in 1986. Description of the book alex ferguson my autobiography. Book recommendations from sir alex ferguson waterstones.
Sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe born 31 december 1941 is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. He is considered one of the greatest managers of all time and he has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football ferguson played as a forward for several scottish clubs, including. It was released on 30 october 20 and covers the period from 2000 to 20. Over the past four years, alex ferguson has been reflecting on and jotting down the highlights of his extraordinary. My autobiography 1st by alex ferguson, paul hayward isbn. 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. 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.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of sir alex ferguson books online. In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. Ferguson led the club to an unprecedented series of success revitalising the club and becoming one of the most successful managers in the modern. Learning from life and my years at manchester united, and lideranca, and more on. Over the last quarter of a century there have been seismic changes at manchester united.
But this does not feel like an important football book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. You can find his reading selection both below and in the video above. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players.
More than 3,000 people turned out to the only uk signing of sir alexs new book at tesco extra, stretford, in the shadow of old trafford. Sir alex ferguson is a former scottish player and manager who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. My autobiography by sir alex ferguson in doc, epub, fb2 download ebook. He went on to play for queens park and five other professional football clubs including the idols of his boyhood, rangers. His time at the club has led to ferguson being regarded as one of the most successful, admired and respected managers in the history of the game. Is the sir alex ferguson book leading worth reading. Hbrs 10 must reads on leadership lessons from sports featuring interviews with sir alex ferguson, kareem abduljabbar, andre agassi author. Oct 01, 2014 sir alex ferguson is the greatest british manager of all time and this book gives great insight into what got him to that stage.
Alex ferguson has 53 books on goodreads with 33640 ratings. The 57yearold former aberdeen and scotland manager, who was also awarded the obe in 1984, claimed the honour was for his family, friends and colleagues. He released volumes of autobiography in 1999 and 20. In this inspirational and straighttalking book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career.
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