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Alex Ferguson My Autobiography alex ferguson My Autobiography 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 1 16/09/2013 16:17 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 2 16/09/2013 16:17 ALEX ferguson My Autobiography 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 3 16/09/2013 16:17 First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Hodder & Stoughton An Hachette UK company 1 Copyright © Sir Alex Ferguson 2013 The right of Sir Alex Ferguson to be identified as the Author of the Work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. Endpapers © Sean Pollock, © Phil Richards/Mirrorpix (front, b & w) and © Man Utd/Getty Images (back, b & w). A CIP catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library Hardback ISBN 978 0 340 91939 2 Ebook ISBN 978 1 848 94863 1 Typeset in ITC New Baskerville 12/16 pt by Palimpsest Book Production Limited, Falkirk, Stirlingshire Printed and bound in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc Hodder & Stoughton policy is to use papers that are natural, renewable and recyclable products and made from wood grown in sustainable forests. The logging and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin. Hodder & Stoughton Ltd 338 Euston Road London NW1 3BH www.hodder.co.uk 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 4 16/09/2013 16:17 To Bridget, Cathy’s sister, rock and best friend 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 5 16/09/2013 16:17 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 6 16/09/2013 16:17 contents Acknowledgements ix Introduction xi Preface 1 1. Reflections 3 2. Glasgow Roots 15 3. Retirement U-Turn 33 4. A Fresh Start 49 5. Beckham 63 6. Rio 75 7. Lean Times 87 8. Ronaldo 107 9. Keane 121 10. Outside Interests 137 11. Van Nistelrooy 153 12. Mourinho – The ‘Special’ Rival 163 13. Competing with Wenger 179 14. The Class of ’92 191 15. Liverpool – A Great Tradition 203 16. A World of Talent 221 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 7 16/09/2013 16:17 17. One Night in Moscow 243 18. Psychology 253 19. Barcelona (2009–11) – Small Is Beautiful 263 20. The Media 277 21. United’s 19th Title 291 22. Man City – Champions 303 23. Family 319 24. Rooney 325 25. The Last Campaign 337 Career Record 351 Index 391 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 8 16/09/2013 16:17 acknowledgements here are a number of people I want to thank for their Thelp in putting together this book. Firstly, I must pay tribute to Roddy Bloomfield, my editor, and his assistant Kate Miles. Roddy’s wealth of experi- ence, along with his support, was a godsend throughout. Combined with Kate’s diligence, they make a formidable team. Paul Hayward was remarkably easy to work with and a real professional. He kept me on track and I feel he has done a great job of collecting my thoughts and presenting them in a way that I am more than happy with. Photographer Sean Pollock captured a number of images over a four year period, and has done a fantastic job. His laidback manner and discretion ensured that he got what he wanted without being intrusive in any way. Les Dalgarno, my lawyer, gave sound guidance over the ix 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 9 16/09/2013 16:17 MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY course of producing the content; he is the most trusted and loyal of advisers and a great friend. Overall, there were a large number of people who put in many hours in order to get to this point. Their efforts have been much appreciated by me and it has been a pleasure to have had such a talented team behind me. PHOTOGRAPHIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author and publisher would like to thank the following for permission to reproduce photographs: Action Images, Roy Beardsworth/Offside, Simon Bellis/Reuters/ Action Images, Jason Cairnduff/Livepic/Action Images, Chris Coleman/Manchester United/Getty Images, Dave Hodges/ Sporting Pictures/Action Images, Ian Hodgson/Reuters/Action Images, Eddie Keogh/Reuters/Action Images, Mark Leech/ Offside, Alex Livesey/Getty Images, Clive Mason/Getty Images, Mirrorpix, Gerry Penny/AFP/Getty Images, John Peters/ Manchester United/Getty Images, Matthew Peters/Manchester United/Getty Images, Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters/Action Images, Popperfoto/Getty Images, Nick Potts/Press Association, John Powell/Liverpool FC/Getty Images, Tom Purslow/Manchester United/Getty Images, Ben Radford/Getty Images, Carl Recine/ Livepic/Action Images, Reuters/Action Images, Rex Features, Martin Rickett/Press Association, Matt Roberts/Offside, Neal Simpson/Empics Sport/Press Association, SMG/Press Association, SNS Group, Simon Stacpoole/Offside, Darren Staples/Reuters/ Action Images, Bob Thomas/Getty Images, Glyn Thomas/Offside, John Walton/Empics Sport/Press Association, Kirsty Wrigglesworth/ Press Association. All other photographs are courtesy of Sean Pollock. x 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 10 16/09/2013 16:17 Introduction everal years ago I began gathering my thoughts for Sthis book, making notes in the spare time my job allowed me. It was always my plan to assemble a story that people inside and outside the game would find interesting. So, although my retirement took the industry by surprise, this autobiography has been in my head for many years. It complements Managing My Life, an earlier volume. And therefore, while briefly reflecting on my youth in Glasgow and life-long friends made in Aberdeen, it focuses on my magical years in Manchester. An avid reader myself, I was eager to write a book that explained some of the mysteries in my line of work. In a lifetime’s journey in football, you will have dips, lows, defeats and disappointments. In my early years at Aberdeen and Manchester United, I decided right away that in order to build trust and loyalty with the players, I had to give it xi 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 11 16/09/2013 16:17 MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY to them first. That is the starting point for the bond on which great institutions thrive. I was helped by my ability to observe. Some people walk into a room and don’t notice anything. Use your eyes; it’s all out there. I used this skill in my assessment of players’ training habits, moods and behaviour patterns. Of course I’ll miss the banter of the dressing room and all my opponents in management: those wonderful charac- ters of the old school who were the greats of the game when I came down to United in 1986. Ron Atkinson showed no bitterness after leaving the club and had nothing but praise for us. Jim Smith is a fantastic character and a good friend. His hospitality would keep you there all night. When I did get home, my shirt would be speckled with cigar ash. Big John Sillett, who managed Coventry City, was another great companion, and I can never forget the late John Lyall, who guided me through my early years and was so generous with his time. My first encounter with Bobby Robson was in 1981 when Aberdeen knocked out Ipswich in the UEFA Cup. Bobby came into our dressing room and shook every player’s hand. Sheer class, and his valued friendship was never forgotten. He was a big loss to our lives. There were others of the old school who were survivors because they had a work ethic you had to admire. If I went to a reserve game, John Rudge and Lennie Lawrence would be there, along with one of the big personalities of the game whose Oldham teams brought a freshness that would never be replaced. I mean big Joe Royle. Oldham gave us some scary moments. Yes, I’ll miss all that. Harry Redknapp and Tony Pulis are other great characters of my generation. xii 753FF_TXT_Final_Files.indd 12 16/09/2013 16:17 INTRODUCTION I was blessed to have had wonderful, loyal staff at United. Some of them worked for me for over 20 years. My P.A. Lyn Laffin, has followed me into retirement and is still my P.A., in my new office; Les Kershaw, Dave Bushell, Tony Whelan and Paul McGuinness. Kath Phipps on reception, who also ran my after-match lounge at Old Trafford, has worked at United for over 40 years. Jim Ryan, who has now retired, my brother Martin who scouted abroad for 17 years (a very difficult job), and Brian McClair. Norman Davies: what a man. A loyal friend who passed away a few years ago. His replacement as kit man, Albert Morgan, is also a big personality who never wavered in his loyalty. Our doctor, Steve McNally, our head physio Rob Swire and all his staff, Tony Strudwick and his energetic bunch of sports scientists, our laundry girls, all the kitchen staff; the general office of John Alexander, Anne Wylie and all the girls. Jim Lawlor and all his scouting staff. Eric Steele, goalkeeping coach. Simon Wells and Steve Brown of the video analysis team. Our ground staff, led by Joe Pemberton and Tony Sinclair. Our maintenance team, with Stuart, Graham and Tony: all hard-working men. There are maybe one or two I’ve missed, but I’m sure they know I respected them all. Assistants and coaches helped me greatly down the years. Archie Knox, a real ally to me in my early years, Brian Kidd, Nobby Stiles, Eric Harrison, a truly wonderful youth coach. Steve McClaren, a very innovative and energetic coach.
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