In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. Sep 27, 2015 sir alex fergusons amazing love letter reveals the depth of passion he felt for manchester united star eric cantona there is a vivid sense of him casting wistful glances, hoping to see the. Cantona became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups during a memorable fiveyear stint under sir alex ferguson s stewardship. Ferguson reveals the letter he sent to french maverick in new book. Sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. It is fergie time, and you will win eric cantona with. Eric cantona et michel platini france deportes olimpicos. Sir alex ferguson reveals why he saved cantona from lynch mob. My autobiography is the second official autobiography of alex ferguson, the former football manager and player. Nov 24, 2012 sir alex ferguson welcomes eric cantona to manchester united. Sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. When this is the one was first published in 2007 it was hailed by michael crick as one of the alltime manchester united classics and featured by the times in their quest to find the best ever 50 sports book.
Sir alex ferguson s touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to hang up his boots prematurely in 1997 has been doing the rounds again. Sir alex ferguson wanted to find a young eric cantona in. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to man utd legend eric cantona. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick eric cantona was the premier leagues leader of the french foreign legion, the man who won the title in consecutive seasons at leeds and manchester united. How a shocked alex ferguson reacted to eric cantona kung. Sir alex ferguson sent touching letter to eric cantona. The french maverick had won four premier league titles and the fa cup twice in five brilliant years at old trafford. I recommend this book to any manchester united fan. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at infamous kungfu kick. Eric cantona has become the latest high profile star to offer his words of support to alex ferguson and he has done so with a typically theatrical video. 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.
This book is about the beginning of sir alex s football career, until the year 2000. Sir alex ferguson biography manchester uniteds coach. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league. Sir alex ferguson the greatest football manager of all time. He brings, he says, the same intensity in preparation to acting as sir alex ferguson said he had to training. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would. United won 38 trophies under ferguson between 1986 and 20, including an incredible premier league, fa cup and champions league treble in 1999 which earned the scot a. Manchester united legend gary pallister joined talksport to look back on eric cantonas famous kungfu kick. Now that roy keane is having a hissy fit about sir alex, he makes the reading of the book more interesting. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass. Jul 25, 2008 this is the one is a fascinating insight into the mindset and winning temperament of the recently retired sir alex ferguson, the most success manager in english football.
Heres our pick of sir alex ferguson s greatestever quotes. The scot revealed the lead up to the acquisition in his new book leading. Alex ferguson persuaded cantona to stay at manchester united despite interest from inter milan and cantona signed a new contract. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Solskjaer celebrates with eric cantona left and sir alex ferguson centre. Sir alex ferguson biography manchester uniteds coach posted by unknown 0 comments sir alexander chapman alex ferguson cbe was born 31 december 1941 in govan, glasgow, alexander chapman ferguson was born to alexander beaton ferguson, a labor of shipyard workers with elizabeth hardie. My autobiography is a football book, not just a news tornado sir alex fergusons new revealall book lifts the lid on his biggest clashes but its more than a news tornado. Alex ferguson still in serious condition after brain. My autobiography by sir alex ferguson in doc, epub, fb2 download ebook. Sport football premier league long read keegan, ferguson, cantona and a collapse.
Til that sir alex ferguson only missed 3 united games out of 1,500. On january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu kick at a crystal palace fan. Sir alex ferguson on being offered the england job. The frenchman became an instant hit at old trafford, winning four english topflight crowns and two fa cups during a memorable fiveyear stint under sir alex ferguson s stewardship.
Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona after he left. Sir alex ferguson s 25 years at manchester united in quotes by benji inwood, november 4, 2011. 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. Footballs free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Heres the incredible letter sir alex ferguson sent eric.
The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric. I had dinner with pep guardiola in new york in 2012, but couldnt make him. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir alex ferguson described it as a piece of nonsense. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. 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. Bbc news football fergies testimonial played for laughs. Football, bloody hell after uniteds dramatic champions league victory over bayern munich in 1999 2. Sir alex ferguson will pull through, insists manchester. My autobiography 1st by alex ferguson, paul hayward isbn. Sir alex ferguson remains in a serious condition at the salford royal hospital following a brain haemorrhage as the football world rallies to his support with a deluge of messages wishing him well. From 1986 until his retirement in 20, sir alex ferguson, the manager of the manchester united football team in the united kingdom, was. Sir alex ferguson s bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised. Sir alex ferguson compares luis suarez case with eric cantona.
What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric. Eric cantona was the premier leagues leader of the french foreign legion, the man who won the title in consecutive seasons at leeds and manchester united. Sir alex ferguson is wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to. Entering management in 1974, he served east stirlingshire and st mirren before guiding aberdeen to.
May 10, 2018 manchester united favourites javier hernandez and eric cantona have sent messages of support to sir alex ferguson united are upbeat about the former old trafford managers recovery from a brain. 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. The one and only eric cantona joins james for a very specia. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become. Sir alex fergusons respect for eric cantona revealed in a. Eric cantona et michel platini france futbol, leyendas, deportes, souvenir. Ferguson reveals the letter he sent to french maverick in new book leading. Hes striking his chest, just by his heart, and staring with quiet insistence. Buy 12x8 a4 signed the alex ferguson years celebration cantona ronaldobeckhamgiggsrooneyscholes autographed manchester united photo frame photograph picture gift. Eric cantona makes piers morgan sweat under questioning.
The official manchester united celebration of sir alex ferguson s 25 years as the clubs recordbreaking manager not only celebrating what sir alex ferguson has achieved at united, this fascinating book also seeks to explain just how he has gone about creating this remarkable dynasty, constantly rebuilding the team and driving them forward to. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised. He dealt so differently with players such as gary neville and cantona. It fills the gaps in his manchester united story that had been left by his previous books. What sir alex ferguson told manchester united legend eric cantona before infamous kungfu kick men sport serialises a new book about manchester united legend eric cantona, which tells the full. Malcolm croftpa w hen the premier league was introduced in 1992, sir alex ferguson described it. Pep guardiola may have been sir alex ferguson s first choice as a successor, the man united legend writes in a new book. Sir alex ferguson is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Sir alex ferguson new book leading the highlights espn fc. A goalscoring centreforward, he was later transferred to rangers, the club he supported from boyhood, for a scottish record fee of. 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. Sir alex ferguson signed autobiography book just champion.
May 10, 2018 eric cantono with sir alex ferguson when the frenchman signed for man utd in 1992 credit. Chicharito and eric cantona send heartwarming messages to sir. Newcastle let a 12point lead slip as sir alex ferguson. New eric cantona book explains sir alex ferguson shock at. Manchester united favourites javier hernandez and eric cantona have sent messages of support to sir alex ferguson united are upbeat about the former old trafford managers recovery from a.
Preshrunk, antipill fleece in lightweight and heavyandwarm options. Sir alex ferguson s bestselling autobiography has now been updated to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson tactic used to help him manchester united legend eric cantona revealed how his former boss sir alex ferguson got the best out of him in an. Twenty five years on from eric cantona s infamous kung. Eric cantona kungfu kicked a fan and sir alex ferguson didnt even. Sir alex ferguson won it all during his 27 years as manchester united manager including the respect of everyone in the game. Eric cantona was immune from sir alex ferguson s infamous hairdryer. Buy alex ferguson signed and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. How alex ferguson talked the frenchman back from the brink 25 january 2020 on january 25, 1995, the manchester united striker launched a kungfu.
Sir alex ferguson s compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented european success for aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with manchester united. 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. Eric cantono with sir alex ferguson when the frenchman signed for man utd in 1992 credit. May his quotes inspire you to be a leader by becoming a master of selfdiscipline so that you live the life of your dreams. I really think it is at the base of everything, says eric cantona. Sir alex fergusons touching letter to eric cantona when he decided to. Eric cantonas most iconic quotes including reaction to. In his first autobiography, published in the golden aftermath of manchester uniteds treble success in 1999, sir alex ferguson made a startling. Apr 26, 20 sir alex ferguson has suggested liverpool will be glad they did not ban luis suarez themselves before the football associations 10game suspension for the striker, with the scot claiming the. Sir alex ferguson has published details of a private letter he sent to eric cantona after the frenchman decided to retire in 1997 the scot provided a version of the letter in his new book. The official facebook page for sir alex fergusons celebratory, revealing, inspiring and entertaining autobiography, publishing 24th october 20. Feb 09, 2017 sir alex ferguson was glad this manchester united legend retired report sir alex ferguson was relieved manchester united legend eric cantona retired in 1997, according to reports.
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. Rio ferdinand details part sir alex ferguson played in englands lack of trophies erics being led down the touchline and suddenly he breaks off and throws himself into a kungfu kick at a. The wonderful letter sir alex ferguson sent to eric cantona after. Alex ferguson will never be number 2 to anybody i dont think, but i think its narrow minded to say hes the out and out best manager ever, hes definitely in the very top bracket though. Sir alex ferguson sent former manchester united star eric cantona a. Uniteds victory was the first time that any club has come back from a 20 first leg defeat in a home tie, with a late marcus rashford penalty meaning.
Biography of the most successful manchester united manager. Sir alex fergusons harleydavidson road trip to convince. I read about matches and players i remembered and sir alex became a man i liked. 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 wrong to call eric cantona worldclass and to denigrate stars who crossed him roy keane, ruud van nistelrooy, peter schmeichel and david beckham are all more worthy of the. It was released on 30 october 20 and covers the period from 2000 to 20. Why man utd icon eric cantona was sir alex fergusons. Man utd legend eric cantona opens up on sir alex ferguson.
The scot has also revealed that pep guardiola was the. Sir alex ferguson eric cantona ole gunnar solskjaer framed canvas print signed. Prior to erics arrival at old trafford in november 1992 united were in 5th place in the premier league table having played 17. Portrait of the artist who changed english football, tells how sir alex ferguson persuaded eric cantona not to quit manchester united. Sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. 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. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his.
Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson believes that he only managed four truly worldclass players throughout his historic tenure in charge of manchester united. Alex ferguson has 53 books on goodreads with 33640 ratings. Cantona had to be restrained by sir alex ferguson and manchester united squad when he was punched in the head by a. Alex ferguson, in full sir alexander chapman ferguson, byname fergie, born december 31, 1941, glasgow, scotland, scottish football soccer player and manager who was best known for managing manchester united 198620. Nov 22, 2017 sir alex ferguson always knew that eric cantona would become a manchester united legend fergie revealed. Oct 22, 20 sir alex ferguson is brutal on roy keane, careful about wayne rooney, respectful about arsene wenger, admiring of jose mourinho, critical of rafael benitez and largely silent on rock of gibraltar. A bath spurred former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson to sign eric cantona. But on january 25, 1995 the frenchman blew a fuse and his united teammates awaited the. Without cantona united lost the premier league title to blackburn as they failed to beat west ham united on the final day of the season and lost 10 to everton in the fa cup final.
Former france striker cantona proved a pivotal signing when ferguson bought him from. Sir alex ferguson was a scottish football manager, born 31 december 1941 in govan, glasgow. After a successful spell at aberdeen, alex ferguson moved to manchester united in 1986. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson admitted to eric cantona in 1997 that failing to win the european cup got to him the former manchester united manager also revealed in a letter that was sent to the frenchman. Sir alex ferguson reveals why he saved cantona from lynch mob after infamous karate kick. In the bowels of the brand new jose alvalade stadium on a hot night in august 2003, sir alex ferguson was finishing his prematch talk to his manchester united players about. In his emotional message, which can be found in the former united managers book leading, ferguson admits he knew cantonas time at the. Sir alex ferguson sent a heartfelt letter to eric cantona. 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. Alex ferguson was so shocked by eric cantona s infamous kung fu kick on that night at selhurst park in 1995, the manchester united boss didnt even speak to the frenchman in the dressing. Eric cantona was restrained by alex ferguson and man utd. Eric cantona talking about sir alex ferguson youtube.
The moment eric cantona landed that infamous karate kick on a fan in 1995, his manchester united. Britain, the world, react to sir alex fergusons retirement. If ever there was one player, anywhere in the world, that was made for manchester united. Chicharito and eric cantona send heartwarming messages to. Cantona spent time with the police chief researching the role seeing the relationship with the team, the way he handles the situation small details. Sep 23, 2015 sir alex fergusons new book leading includes an emotional letter from the legendary exunited coach to cantona, months after the frenchman had announced his retirement from football. In late july 1995, alex ferguson told cantona that manchester united had arranged a series of friendlies against oldham athletic, rochdale and bury. This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players.