Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson CBE born on 31 December 1941 is a Scottish former football manager and player. Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wegner were recently inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It was one of the most prestigious honors for both the managers especially Sir Alex Ferguson as he has spent so many years of his life managing the premier league club Manchester United to absolute glory. Let’s get to know more about Sir Alex Ferguson Career as a Player and Manager, his family, and his achievements in detail.
Career as Player of Sir Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson began his football career with Harmony Raw Boys in Govan. before progressing to Drumchapel Amateurs, a youth club with a strong reputation for producing senior footballers.
He started his professional career as a player in 1957 when he was signed as an amateur by Queen’s Park. He played 31 matches for the club and even scored 15 goals. After completing 3 seasons with the club and not being able to become a regular starter in the team frustrated him to the extent of leaving the club. Sir Alex played for many clubs after that such as St. Johnstone, Dunfermline Athletic, Rangers, Falkirk, and Ayr United. He finished his playing career at Ayr United in 1974.
Career as a Manager of Sir Alex Ferguson
He started his managerial career in 1974 at the age of just 32. Sir Alex was appointed manager of East Stirlingshire and earned around £40 per week while working there as his part-time job. He earned the reputation of a disciplinarian at the start of his managerial career. After completing his tenure at Stirlingshire, Alex turned his attention to a new challenge at St Mirren where his tenure only lasted for 4 years he was sacked by the club as he claimed wrongful dismissal against the club at an industrial tribunal but lost and was given no leave to appeal.
In the late 1970s, Ferguson joined Aberdeen. He managed the major club of the Scottish League for 8 long years and was quite successful in his tenure. He found European success while managing Aberdeen and also in his one-year tenure while managing the Scotland National Team.
On 6 November 1986, Alex Ferguson was appointed as the new manager of Manchester United. Ferguson joined the club in a worrying condition. The players weren’t looking to put in effort for the club and crest. He brought discipline and determination to play for the pride of the club back in the club. He brought back the passion to win trophies for the club and created his glory era and legacy in the club. Sir Alex bought many Man Utd legends from different clubs such as Roy Keane, David May, Andy Cole, and many others. He also gave chances to young academy players such as Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, and Nicky Butt.
Sir Alex Ferguson Family
Alexander Chapman Ferguson was born at his grandmother’s home on Shieldhall Road in the Govan district of Glasgow on 31 December 1941, the son of Elizabeth and Alexander Beaton Ferguson. His father was a plater’s helper in the shipbuilding industry. He grew up in a tenement at 667 Govan Road, which has since been demolished, where he lived with his parents and his younger brother Martin, who also became a footballer.
Ferguson lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire, with his wife, Cathy. They married in 1966 and have three sons: Mark (born 1968); and twins Darren (born 1972). Also Read– Dewald Brevis(Baby ABD): Age, Height, Family, Net worth, IPL Price, Facts, and More
Sir Alex Ferguson Achievements
Sir Alex Ferguson is referred to as the greatest manager of all time in the world of football. He has won 38 trophies in total in his entire managerial career from 1974-2013. He won most of these trophies while managing Manchester United. Sir Alex won 13 Premier League, 2 UEFA Champions League, and many domestic cups while making creating his legacy at the club. He made the club the most successful club in Europe. He broke many records and still holds the record of being the most successful manager in the PL as well as in terms of several trophies won by a manager.
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