Working-class roots inspired Ferguson's Moscow team talk
Monday, 6 January 2025 Ex-Manchester United players explain how Sir Alex Ferguson's roots inspired his team talk before the 2008 Champions League final.
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Monday, 6 January 2025
Ex-Manchester United players explain how Sir Alex Ferguson's roots inspired his team talk before the 2008 Champions League final.
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