Alex Ferguson

Scottish football manager (born 1941)

Alex Ferguson ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson is a Scottish former football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as the greatest manager of all time and has won more trophies (49) than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time with Manchester United, particularly in the 1990s with the "Class of '92", who contributed to making the club one of the richest and most successful in the world.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send


Sir Alex pays tribute to long-serving Man Utd receptionist Manchester United stars past and present, including Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham have paid their respects at a funeral for Kath Phipps, a long-serving receptionist at the football club's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published on January 6, 2025

You Might Like

'Not Fergie time, offside time' - Leicester rue lack of VAR as Man Utd progress Ruud van Nistelrooy says his Leicester side were beaten not in "Fergie time, but offside time" as Harry Maguire's controversial late winner sends Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round. BBC Sport - Published 5 hours ago
Gray leaning on genius of Sir Alex - watch Ayr v Hibs on BBC David Gray says he draws on lessons learnt from Sir Alex Ferguson as he prepares to take Hibernian to Ayr United in the Scottish Cup live on the BBC. BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago
'An incredible human being': Sir Alex Ferguson leads Man Utd tribute to Denis Law Manchester United have paid tribute to Denis Law, with legends laying a wreath, a minute's applause and flags at half mast at Old Trafford. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Beckham, the boss and the flying boot The inside story of when an enraged Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a football boot that hit David Beckham. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
How would Ferguson fare as a manager today? Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft discuss how legendary Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson would fare in today's Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025
Working-class roots inspired Ferguson's Moscow team talk Ex-Manchester United players explain how Sir Alex Ferguson's roots inspired his team talk before the 2008 Champions League final. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025

Dalglish on rivalry and friendship with Ferguson Sir Kenny Dalglish reflects on the life and career of his great rival Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2025
The journalist, the manager, the fax machine and the hairdryer Journalist Jonathan Northcroft tells Kelly Cates about his first experience of meeting Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2025
Before Ferguson's hairdryer came the 'blast furnace' Former Aberdeen players recall being on the receiving end of the full force of Sir Alex Ferguson's anger in the dressing room. BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2025
How Ferguson masterminded Aberdeen's greatest win A magic trick featuring a bottle of malt whisky and a poker face helped Alex Ferguson hoodwink one of the greatest footballers of all time. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024

Whisky for Di Stefano - Ferguson's first mind game? Former players recall the time Sir Alex Ferguson gave Alfredo di Stefano whisky before the European Cup Winners' Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024
Winning 'never enough' - what we learn in Ferguson documentary What we learn in the new two-part BBC documentary and seven-part podcast into the life and mind of Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
The dos and don'ts of playing for Sir Alex Ferguson Former Manchester United players recall what they could and couldn't do under the watchful eye of Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024	How Sir Alex Ferguson built his last great Manchester United side A new documentary explores the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and looks at his greatest achievements in the game. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024
When Ferguson brought Ronaldo to tears Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time Sir Alex Ferguson made Cristiano Ronaldo cry. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024	Sir Alex: Watch the trailer for new two-part BBC documentary Watch the teaser trailer for the BBC's new two-part documentary about British football's most-decorated manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024
Former Man Utd striker says club needs 'to be more nasty' Manchester United begin their sixth reboot under new management since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement with a former star of the glory days urging the players to rediscover their "nasty" streak. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2024	How Man Utd managers fared in their first Premier League games As Ruben Amorim prepares for his first match in charge, we look back at the Premier League debuts for all Man Utd's permanent managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024
'Win would make Man Utd fans think new Ferguson has arrived' Sporting boss Ruben Amorim says Manchester United fans may think "the new Alex Ferguson has arrived" if his team beat Manchester City on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2024	Sir Alex Ferguson on helping families affected by dementia Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talks to BBC Breakfast about helping families affected by dementia. He was speaking as part of National Playlist Day, BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024
Lost tapes of a Manchester United cult hero Lost tapes tell the story of Manchester United cult goalkeeper Les Sealey and his time under Sir Alex Ferguson. BBC Sport - Published on May 29, 2024