Managing My Life Including the Unique Treble Triumph.

Alex Ferguson with Hugh McIlvanney

ISBN 10: 0340728558 / ISBN 13: 9780340728550

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, Limited, London, United Kingdom, 1999

About this Item

Hardback. Slight shelf wear to corners of D/J. Raised in the tough Govan district of Glasgow, Ferguson went on to play for Queen's Park and five other professional football clubs, before becoming manager of Manchester United.Alex Ferguson Alex Ferguson rules Manchester United with a rod of iron, but in 1999 it paid off with their unique treble triumph, and Alex himself being awarded a knighthood. In this autobiography, Ferguson discusses his tough childhood, his days as a player, the move to management and his many successes. Illustrated. 477 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing My Life Including the Unique Treble Triumph.
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, Limited, London, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340728558
• ISBN 13: 9780340728550
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Alex Ferguson is an unusually intelligent man with a compelling life story. He runs the Manchester United Football players with a rod of iron, but is universally respected for his managerial style and for the way he cares for the welfare of his players. Here he talks about his tough upbringing in Govan, his strong political convictions, his own playing days and then the shift to management which has resulted in his becoming a legend in his lifetime. He also talks of his constant battle to relieve the pressure suffered by his young players as they become showbiz personalities. Manchester United have a massive network of fans throughout the world - this book is sure to be in great demand.

About the Author

Born in Glasgow in 1941, Alex Ferguson was playing football at an international level as a school boy. He began his professional playing career in 1958 with Queen's Park. Four times winner of manager of the year, he has been the manager of Manchester United for twelve years during a time when they have become the most successful and richest club in the world.