Alex Ferguson
Born: December 31, 1941 (age 83)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scottish
Role: Manager
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 1957-1960 | Queen's Park |
1960-1964 | St Johnstone | |
1964-1967 | Dunfermline Athletic | |
1967-1969 | Rangers | |
1969-1973 | Falkirk | |
1973-1974 | Ayr United | |
Managerial | 1974 | East Stirlingshire |
1974-1978 | St Mirren | |
1978-1986 | Aberdeen | |
1986-2013 | Manchester United |
Sports Mole has 4,574 articles about Alex Ferguson. Articles 1 to 40:
Marcus Rashford future: Man United, Ruben Amorim should give wantaway striker "another chance" - Tomasz Kuszczak
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak tells Sports Mole that is hopeful that Marcus Rashford will get another chance at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim.
Jan 13, 14:47
Preview: Everton vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Everton and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 12:14
Man United boss Ruben Amorim faces major issue with Red Devils "very consistent at losing games" - Tomasz Kuszczak
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak tells Sports Mole that the Red Devils need to address their consistency problems in order to thrive under Ruben Amorim.
Jan 12, 09:13
Man Utd players are "good enough" and squad overhaul in transfer window would not fix Amorim's "biggest issue" - Tomasz Kuszczak
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak tells Sports Mole that the current crop of players have the ability to turn things around at Old Trafford.
Jan 10, 18:19
Arsenal vs. Man United: Will Marcus Rashford be involved for the Red Devils in FA Cup showdown?
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim confirms that Marcus Rashford is available for Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal.
Jan 10, 15:24
David Moyes: Everton contract length, appointment date 'revealed' ahead of emotional return after Sean Dyche sacking
Everton are reportedly set to re-appoint David Moyes as the club's manager following the dismissal of Sean Dyche.
Jan 10, 14:52
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League titans Arsenal and Manchester United.
Jan 10, 10:43
Sean Dyche sacked by Everton: Leighton Baines, Seamus Coleman placed in interim charge
Everton confirm that manager Sean Dyche has been sacked, just hours before tonight's FA Cup third-round tie with Peterborough United.
Jan 9, 16:38
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 4, 13:27
Man United transfer news: 24-year-old's agent confirms "concrete interest" ahead of January window
The agent of Manchester United attacker Antony confirms that there is "concrete interest" in the Brazilian ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 26, 18:51
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester United: Ruben Amorim, Manchester United face bottom-half Premier League finish
Ruben Amorim faces the real prospect of finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table with Manchester United despite optimism regarding his appointment.
Dec 26, 07:41
Greatest Man United players of all time: Where do Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Manchester United players of all time - where do the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo sit?
Dec 25, 08:17
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie, Scholes or Yeboah take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Dec 25, 07:06
Marcus Rashford transfer update: Manchester United price 'revealed' as Ruben Amorim prepares for January exit
Manchester United reportedly set an asking price for Marcus Rashford ahead of the January transfer window, with Ruben Amorim hoping to make additions to his squad.
Dec 24, 19:29
Man United concern as Marcus Rashford wage demands 'threaten to scupper' January exit
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is reportedly preparing to face serious hurdles as he attempts to leave Old Trafford during the January window.
Dec 19, 16:34
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes surpasses Wayne Rooney's record with goal for Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes is now Manchester United's leading goalscorer from the penalty spot in Premier League history, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.
Dec 15, 23:10
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Dec 15, 22:30
Man City 1-2 Man United: Ruben Amorim matches Sir Alex Ferguson record with sensational derby win
Ruben Amorim becomes just the second Manchester United head coach to win their first Premier League Manchester derby after Sir Alex Ferguson.
Dec 15, 19:31
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
Dec 13, 11:30
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 13, 09:31
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim matches Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson with win over Viktoria Plzen
Ruben Amorim becomes just the third Manchester United manager in history to win his first two matches in a major European competition in charge of the club.
Dec 12, 20:39
Sheikh Jassim 'still planning' Man United takeover bid after rocky Jim Ratcliffe start
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is reportedly still interested in making a future bid for Manchester United if the club becomes available for purchase in the future.
Dec 12, 08:42
Arsenal vs. Monaco: Arsene Wenger's top 10 Gunners ahead of Champions League clash
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 players from Arsene Wenger's glittering 22 years at Arsenal.
Dec 9, 08:23
Sir Jim Ratcliffe interview on transfers, ticket prices and Premier League, Champions League success
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe blasts the club for poor recruitment and has defended increases to ticket prices in a bombshell interview.
Dec 8, 00:34
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between between Manchester Utd and Nottingham Forest.
Dec 7, 20:00
Arsenal vs. Man United: Ruben Amorim can exploit one Gunners weakness in Premier League clash
Riccardo Calafiori could be Arsenal's biggest weakness in their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Dec 3, 20:58
Arsenal vs. Man United: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.
Dec 3, 16:50
Liverpool vs. Man City key stats and facts: How victory for either side could impact Premier League title race
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the key stats and facts ahead of Sunday's top-of-the-table Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.
Nov 29, 18:49
Man United all-time leading appearance-makers: Can you name the top 10?
Sports Mole challenges you to name Manchester United's top 10 all-time leading appearance-makers, including a host of legends from their two golden eras.
Nov 29, 17:08
Ryan Giggs Man United stats: Which players did Giggs play with most often at Man Utd?
To mark Ryan Giggs's 51st birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 19 players alongside whom he played more than 200 times for Manchester United.
Nov 29, 12:11
Arsenal out to avoid equalling Manchester United Champions League record in Sporting showdown
Arsenal could equal an unwanted Champions League record for English clubs set by Manchester United when they take on Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday evening.
Nov 25, 12:20
Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Ipswich and Man Utd, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Nov 22, 18:00
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Ipswich Town and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 16:36
World-class striker reveals how close he was to joining Manchester United in 2012
Robert Lewandowski reveals he was close to joining Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team in the summer of 2012.
Nov 21, 23:32
Where does Pep Guardiola rank? Top 20 Premier League managers who have taken charge of the most games in history
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 20 managers who have taken charge of the most Premier League games in history since the 1992-93 season.
Nov 21, 20:40
Diego Forlan comprehensively beaten as ex-Man United striker makes professional tennis debut
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan suffers a comprehensive doubles defeat on his ATP tennis debut in his native Uruguay.
Nov 14, 09:10
David Moyes to have pick of four Premier League clubs as relegation battle intensifies?
David Moyes is reportedly plotting a return to Premier League management in the near future, with four clubs in the top flight considering the 61-year-old.
Nov 13, 09:34
Ruben Amorim arrives: How has every previous Man United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson fared during their first game?
Following Ruben Amorim's appointment at Manchester United, Sports Mole takes a look at how the club's previous managers have fared in their opening game.
Nov 11, 16:30
Ruben Amorim takes over as Man United manager: Where will Red Devils finish under new boss this season?
As Ruben Amorim officially takes over at Manchester United, the Sports Mole team debate where the 20-time English champions can expect to finish this season.
Nov 11, 11:03
Manchester United vs. Leicester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Man Utd and Leicester, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Nov 8, 15:40