IDOL : SIR ALEX FERGUSON


31st December 1941, a baby named, Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson was born. Living his early childhood in Scotland and then grew up there. He started his career as a football player as a striker in the aged of 16. Then he joined a few Scottish club like Rangers and Queens Park. He finished his career as a player in 1974 at Ayr United. 


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In his early managing career, at the age of he 32, he joined East Stirlingshire. This small club got higher place in league than St Mirren where Fergie had given the chance to manage St Mirren. Then he take the challenge and join St Mirren as the new manager. Unfortunately, due to some internal problem, St Mirren had become the only club to sack Sir Alex. After that he joined Aberdeen in June 1978. Having some good times in this club, Ferguson had received a few offer from England like, Arsenal, Wolverhampton and Liverpool. But then, in 1983 he choose Manchester United after Atkinson had been sacked. Now, Ferguson is RED !

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No doubt, he brings United to the another levels. Won many cups by using non-star players. He also well-known as a brilliant manager. his tactical was superb especially playing against big teams. he also very good at buying and selling players. He brought in a player that really suits the playing styles that he needs and the whole team needs. For example, the famous no.7, Eric Cantona from Leeds, Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting and Park Ji Sung from PSV.
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During his day in United, he had won many titles such as, 13 times PL champion, 5 times FA cup champion, 4 times League Cup champion, 2 times UCL champion and others.


After his 1500th games and winning 38 trophies for united, Sir Alex finally decided to end his career as the manager. On 9th May 2013 he announced his retirement from football world. He leaves with glory when he lead united to win treble during his last season there. I know, everyone miss to see how he manage a team. He can build a strong team with a beautiful gameplay. Good bye Sir Alex. This genius man will never be replaced.


His last match
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