Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography: The autobiography of the legendary Manchester United manager

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Focussing primarily on the years since his last autobiography which was published in 1999, the book recounts his side of many stories that made the news over the years, along with many that didn't, and unsurprisingly, he comes across as an articulate, intelligent, driven person - strong willed to the point of arrogance some might say (though this is explained in his philosophy) - and as a result, the book is far above the standard of the usual sports biography that I've read in the past. I used to have a saying that when a player is at his peak, he feels as though he can climb Everest in his slippers. That’s what he was like.” (On Paul Ince) the greatest manger of all time reveals a lot of secrets behind a lot of stuff ; tactics, relations with players and other football mangers..

Over the past four years, Alex Ferguson has been reflecting on and jotting down the highlights of his extraordinary career, and here he reveals his amazing story as it unfolded, from his very early days in the tough shipyard areas of Govan. Sir Alex announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United after 27 years in the role. You don't get the best out of people by hitting them with an iron rod. You do so by gaining their respect, getting them accustomed to triumphs and convincing them that they are capable of improving their performance.” Origins should never be a barrier to success. A modest start in life can be a help more than a hindrance.” Written by the Guardian’s man in Manchester at that time – Daniel Taylor, This Is the One chronicled Ferguson’s time during the time when his career at Manchester United was at its lowest ebb – the 2005-06 season. With the club coming under new ownership (the Glazers) and Roy Keane leaving United, there were calls for Ferguson’s removal as the team had not won the EPL in 2 years(courtesy the Invincibles of Arsenal and the arrival of Jose Mourinho). Saya pencinta sepak bola namun bukan penggemar MU. Saya bisa menilai tulisan Sir Alex secara objektif sebab meskipun ditulis secara melompat-lompat, buku ini berisi pengalaman menarik tentang sisi lain MU yang tidak banyak diungkap ke publik. Saya sendiri jadi menaruh kagum pada pribadi Sir Alex yang kharismatik. Beliau seorang manajer yang tegas, piawai membangun tim baik di dalam dan luar lapangan serta memiliki insting yang kuat dalam mengelola klub hingga bisa membawa MU menjadi raksasa Eropa.

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It is fair to start this review by saying I am a huge Manchester United fan so for me this book has a special feel. The book shows a unique sense of humour to Sir Alex Ferguson which was never very evident in his time on TV during interviews and matches. Being an autobiography, this book also tells the story of Alexander Chapman Ferguson; the boy, the husband, the father, the friend, the footballer, the pub owner and the manager. This book focuses more about his career at Manchester United. I would have loved to read more about his time in the shipyards of Govan and his time at Aberdeen. He was certainly full of it, calling me “Boss” and “Big Man” when we had our post-match drink after the first leg. But it would help if his greetings were accompanied by a decent glass of wine. What he gave me was paint-stripper.” (Ferguson’s first impressions of Jose Mourinho) I never had a problem reaching a decision based on imperfect information. That’s just the way the world works.”

This book is not organized as I thought it would be. For a few chapters he would talk about football, and the next, he talks about family followed by a few more chapters on football. Chapters 8 and 9 are dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo and Roy Keane, in chapter 10 he talks about wine and horse racing followed by chapter 11 which is about Ruud van Nistelrooy. In a chapter about Jose Mourinho, he talks more about his own players than he talks about Mourinho himself Well, according to Wikipedia we've had 23 managers (some for less than two games, some repeat offenders like good old Kevin Keegan). I actually thought we might have had more considering how much of a carousel the post actually resembles. As good as Fergie was as a manager I wonder how long he would have lasted at Newcastle... Here you will find key services and resources that will help support you during your academic life at GCU.They say he’s an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages! I’ve got a 15-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages!” (On Wenger) Wayne is truly blessed. He doesn’t just have ability, he has a fire inside him.’ (After Rooney joined United in 2004) The latest and probably the most controversial book about Ferguson till date. Sir Alex who stepped down at the end of last season, continues on from his previous autobiography Managing My Life: The Autobiography. I'm a manchester united fan from 15 years give or take .. i thought i knew everything about the club .. well this book proved me wrong.

If I have my health I can carry on. There will be a point when I do quit but I have absolutely no idea when that is.” Well, football is a hard game; there’s no denying it. It’s a game that can bring out the worst in you, at times.”Di bawah asuhan Sir Alex, MU menjelma menjadi klub yang ditakuti dan produktif mencetak juara di berbagai kompetisi dan terus langganan juara sampai 26 tahun kariernya memanajeri MU. Dari semua prestasi yang diraih ini tak heran bila gelar "manajer terhebat dalam sejarah sepak bola Britania" layak disandangkan padanya. There has been a lot of expectation on Manchester City and with the spending they have done they have to win something. Sometimes you have a noisy neighbour and have to live with it. You can’t do anything about them…” (On Man City)

I had to lift players' expectations. They should never give in. I said that to them all the time: "If you give in once, you'll give in twice.”I bet him he wouldn’t get 15 league goals and I’m going to have to change my bet with him. If he gets to 15 I can change it and I am allowed to do that because I’m the manager. I’m going to make it 150 now!” (On Ronaldo) If you're a Manchester United fan, read this book. If you're a Liverpool or Manchester City fan, read this book. If you're a football fan regardless of the team you support, READ THIS BOOK