Ta Ra Fergie : Full Time from the Man Who Held up the Banner

The story of United from a fan's perspective, covering Alex Ferguson's reign

In December 1989, United fanatic Pete Molyneux raised a banner calling for Alex Ferguson's head, sparking the biggest protest in Old Trafford's 100 years. For manager and supporter alike it was their darkest hour. Pete never gave up on his team and, thank God, Fergie stayed. Ta Ra Fergie! tells Pete's story of his time following United at home and abroad since 1964, attending more than 2,000 matches. From the despair of relegation and the tortuous false-dawns of the 1980s to that elusive title win, the doubles, the treble, and two more European Cups, his obsession with watching United brought countless thrills but it also had a darker side that led to heartache and tragedy.

Pete Molyneux has been a United fan for more than 40 years. In 1989 his patience with the club was stretched to the limit and he famously held aloft a banner at Old Trafford which sparked a huge protest. He lives in Manchester. Jim White is a sports broadcaster and journalist, and the author of Manchester United: The Biography.