High quality sir alex ferguson gifts and merchandise. Heres our pick of sir alex fergusons greatestever quotes. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to man utd legend eric cantona. Sir alex ferguson famously sent a letter to eric cantona when he left manchester united in 1997, in which he admitted that not winning the european cup was starting to get to him. Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led the club to more than 30 domestic and international titles, including premier league.
Football, bloody hell after uniteds dramatic champions league victory over bayern munich in 1999 2. Sir alex ferguson won premier league titles, the last of which came in 20 credit. Nov 04, 2011 if you want to read more about fergusons 25 years at united, allow me a shameless plug for my new book. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after. Read sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona expressing regret about european cup failure by paul morrissey published. 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. In the book alex states that tom cleverly is an excellent footballer i have to question his thought process when he made that comment, as in my opinion, tom cleverly is one of the worst footballers ive seen play for united in recent times. Zinedine zidane could have played for manchester united. The new details of cantonas stunning transfer have come to the light with the release of the book king eric. In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. Former manchester united manager sir alex fergusons new book, leading, is to be published on tuesday, and here espn fc highlights the key points revealed by the scot who won an incredible.
Cantona scored 77 goals in 171 appearances for united, helping the club to. Includes insight from sir alex and several past and current stars including. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu. Lee sharpe has told the hilarious story of what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after the frenchmans infamous kungfu kick against crystal palace cantona was. 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 british footballs most successful manager, and manchester united. David beckham of manchester united scores the second goal with a.
Sir alex fergusons touching letter to man utd legend eric. Sir alex ferguson says he only managed four worldclass players. Cantona, however, was on a hot streak, having taken his tally to 10 for the. Twenty five years on from eric cantonas infamous kungfu kick, exmanchester united chairman martin edwards reveals the shock that rocked. Nov 24, 2012 sir alex ferguson s manchester united were a mess before the arrival of a mercurial frenchman from leeds 20 years ago eric cantona. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed.
Sir alex ferguson said he managed only four world class players cristiano ronaldo was the best player he managed at manchester united eric cantona, ryan giggs and paul scholes were also truly. Sir alex fergusons 105 manchester united signings how we rated every one of them. Fergies testimonial played for laughs exkeeper peter schmeichel right and jaap stam shake hands manchester uniteds heroes past and present combined with a host of international stars to produce a goodhumoured testimonial for manager sir alex ferguson, which the rest of the world xi won 42. Sir alex ferguson is the most successful manager in british football history, winning premier league titles with manchester united. Cantona was one of fergusons most important players when zidane was at bordeaux, les kershaw, the chief scout, was telling me we should be interested in him and i mentioned it to alex, he. Sep 22, 2015 read sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona expressing regret about european cup failure by paul morrissey published. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself. Sir alex ferguson says he only managed four worldclass players but. Sir alexander chapman alex ferguson, born 31 december 1941 is a former scottish football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Cantona and sir alex ferguson join ole gunnar solskjaer to. A letter from sir alex ferguson to eric cantona from eighteen years ago has been revealed by manchester united on the anniversary of the frenchmans signing in 1992. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Nov 22, 2017 sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. Ferguson and cantona vulnerability and strength tom.
See more ideas about sir alex ferguson, manchester united and the unit. Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led. Nov 08, 2016 sir alex ferguson won premier league titles, the last of which came in 20 credit. If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. Mar 09, 2019 what sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester united dressing room after psg win sir alex ferguson and eric cantona were both present at the parc des princes on wednesday as man utd. Ferguson and cantona vulnerability and strength tom mccallum. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Eric cantonas official manchester united legends profile includes stats, photos, videos, social media, debut, latest news and updates. May his quotes inspire you to be a leader by becoming a master of selfdiscipline so that you live the life of your dreams. Wayne rooney, ruud van nistelrooy, andy cole, ryan giggs, mark hughes and many more. Why man utd icon eric cantona was sir alex fergusons greatest.
Read sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona. Sir alex fergusons touching man utd letter to eric cantona. Jun 01, 2017 sport football premier league roonaldo. 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 dunfermline athletic and rangers. Paul scholes, eric cantona, cristiano ronaldo and ryan giggs were the only four world class players of sir alex fergusons 26 year reign of manchester united, according to. Sir alex fergusons 105 manchester united signings how we.
On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. Mar 06, 2019 manchester united had two very special guests join their celebrations after their dramatic win over paris saintgermain as sir alex ferguson and eric cantona came into the dressing room. Aug 21, 2019 sir alex ferguson famously sent a letter to eric cantona when he left manchester united in 1997, in which he admitted that not winning the european cup was starting to get to him. At a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to denigrate stars who crossed him roy keane, ruud van nistelrooy, peter schmeichel. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after his retirement from football. Eric cantona, ryan giggs, cristiano ronaldo and paul scholes, ferguson said in his 2015 book leading. Nov 19, 2018 sir alex ferguson became united boss in 1986 and under his leadership the club won premier league titles, 2 european cups, 5 fa cups, 4 league cups and 1 european cup winners cup. How sir alex ferguson built his greatest ever manchester united side. Sir alex ferguson is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Sir alex definitely proved himself to be a level 4 leader based on jim collins book good to great. Sir alex ferguson on his world class players guardian live.
Eric cantona pinpoints what he loved most about playing. Sometimes in football you have to hold your hand up and say, yeah, theyre better than us. Eric cantona, manchester united, sir alex ferguson. Oct 21, 2015 at a guardian live event, sir alex ferguson discusses the number of world class players on his team, and the stir he caused around comments in his new book. Eric cantona man utd legends profile manchester united. A fans story of fergusons 25 years at manchester united. This letter from sir alex ferguson he published in his book leading. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. In an extract from his book the mixer, michael cox explains how the red devils.
Eric cantonas all 82 manchester united goals duration. If ever there was one player, anywhere in the world, that was made for manchester united. Sir alex ferguson sent eric cantona an emotional letter when he left. After all, a football manager cant be on the pitch to play and inspire, cant score the goals to win the matches.
Sir alex ferguson, upset at the loss of two points and enclosed in my other world on his return home, only starts to fully digest the cantona incident early the next morning. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. Relive the drama and excitement of two decades of glorious goals and witness some of the games greatest goal scorers doing what they do best. Sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson managed the likes of cristiano ronaldo, eric cantona, paul scholes and david beckham during his manchester united tenure but in 20 revealed the one name who would always be a certainty on his team sheet. Having spent all of his playing career in scotland, ferguson first went into management with east stirlingshire in 1974 before joining st mirren in the same year. Sir alex fergusons 105 manchester united signings how. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona world. Sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. He scored 82 goals in his five seasons at united, but his impact cannot be measured in. He is regarded by many players, managers and analysts to be one of the greatest and most successful managers of all time. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. Press association though, his alltime xi will likely be compiled exclusively of manchester united players.
He is regarded by many players, managers, and analysts to be one of the greatest and most successful managers of all time. Sir alex fergusons alltime greatest manchester united xi. Nov 11, 2017 lee sharpe has told the hilarious story of what sir alex ferguson said to eric cantona after the frenchmans infamous kungfu kick against crystal palace cantona was given his marching orders. Sir alex fergusons respect for eric cantona revealed in a. Eric cantonas famous pose of celebration after his greatest goal. If you want to read more about fergusons 25 years at united, allow me a shameless plug for my new book. From eric cantona to cristiano ronaldo, here are sir alex. Legendary manchester united boss speaks at leading reveal. Cantona scored 77 goals in 171 appearances for united, helping the club to win four premier league titles and two fa cups in his iconic fiveyear spell at old trafford. Bbc news football fergies testimonial played for laughs. What sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester united dressing room after psg win sir alex ferguson and eric cantona were both present at. Sir alex fergusons manchester united were a mess before the arrival of a mercurial frenchman from leeds 20 years ago eric cantona.
Press association though, his alltime xi will likely be compiled exclusively of. Zinedine zidane could have played for manchester united, but. At the end of this game, the european cup will be only six feet away from you, and youll not even able to touch it if we lose. Today, that letter, my thoughts on what leaders can learn from it, as well as some background on sir alex ferguson and videos showcasing the sublime eric cantona. 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. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric.
What sir alex ferguson and eric cantona did in manchester. Entering management in 1974, he served east stirlingshire and st mirren before guiding aberdeen to. The 50 greatest sir alex ferguson quotes shortlist. Leagues joint top scorer in the 201011 season with 20 goals. In 1994, ryan giggs released a book entitled my story in which he spoke about. Manchester united legend gary pallister joined talksport to look back on eric cantonas famous kungfu kick. Sep 22, 2015 paul scholes, eric cantona, cristiano ronaldo and ryan giggs were the only four world class players of sir alex ferguson s 26 year reign of manchester united, according to the manager himself. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona. Manchester united had two very special guests join their celebrations after their dramatic win over paris saintgermain as sir alex ferguson and eric cantona came into the dressing room. Nov 26, 2015 a letter from sir alex ferguson to eric cantona from eighteen years ago has been revealed by manchester united on the anniversary of the frenchmans signing in 1992.
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