To danny, best wishes, alex ferguson photo is on bonde paper with two folds. Sir alex ferguson shares with us four of his favourite books were obviously huge believers in the fact that you can learn anything from books so its no surprise that sir alex ferguson, one of the most successful football managers in history, is also an avid reader. Given the scale of his achievements, and the brilliance of the. Alex ferguson by sarah eason from waterstones today. Discount prices on books by alex ferguson, including titles like putting out the lights. Alex ferguson my autobiography by alex ferguson waterstones. The book highlights ferguson s ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. Dec 22, 20 alex ferguson tops table for bestselling book in print for 20. From learning to read, to bedtime stories, to books for older readers. Sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows.
Presentation mode open print download current view. His time at the club has led to ferguson being regarded as one of the most successful, admired and respected managers in the history of the game. The scots updated version of his book alex ferguson. Alex ferguson in dublin on same day of keane book release. Shoppers can then purchase any books up to the value of. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Sir alex fergusons autobiography is the highest selling. Oct 26, 20 owen hargreaves has hit back at his former manager sir alex ferguson after he criticised the england internationalturned tv pundit in his recently published autobiography. My autobiography by sir alex ferguson in doc, epub, fb2 download ebook. If your toberead pile is looking a little low at the moment then why not check out some of the latest fiction books to find something to perk it up. Sir alex ferguson s compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented european success for aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with manchester united. Laidin is a 8 x 10 colour photo signed and inscribed by famed manchester united football club manager sir alex ferguson. Book recommendations from sir alex ferguson waterstones. Preorder 2020s most eagerly awaited new books and get them delivered to your door the day they are published. In 1974, he entered management with east stirlingshire and st mirren before joining aberdeen, where. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On may 8, 20, ferguson announced his retirement as manager of manchester united. Ive just finished reading a book entitled leading by sir alex ferguson.
Gillespie is also sixth on the list of highest appearance makers for his country, northern ireland. The official story of manchester united and the irish mufc paperback. Sir alex fergusons compelling story is always honest and revealing he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented european success for aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with manchester united. Waterstones, formerly waterstones, is a british book retailer that operates 283 shops, mainly in the uk and also other nearby countries. It was released on 30 october 20 and covers the period from 2000 to 20. You have to read between the lines but his account at the helm of united for 26 years presents a great lesson in organizational management. Doherty was heading to stardom under the guidance of sir alex ferguson but the fates decided a very different life path that would ultimately. Buy alex ferguson my autobiography by alex ferguson from waterstones today. An averagesized waterstones shop sells a range of approximately 30,000 individual books, as well as stationery and other related products.
Sir alex ferguson is a former scottish player and manager who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. A goalscoring centreforward, he was later transferred to rangers, the club he supported from boyhood, for a scottish record fee of. Alex ferguson in dublin on same day of keane book release arguing with roy keane was frightening to watch, says ferguson fri, oct 3, 2014, 18. Sir alex ferguson is the best manager in the world, winning barclays premier league champion, 5 fa cup and 2 uefa champions league.
But this does not feel like an important football book. In my book, building great startup teams, i touched on the importance of building successful teams and this is an area that i am always keen to learn more about. Alex ferguson books list of books by alex ferguson. The autobiography of the legendary manchester united manager paperback your local waterstones may have stock of. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. For those of you that havent heard of him, he is a scottish football or soccer. Mar 18, 2014 a spokesman for booksellers waterstones said. The official manchester united celebration of 25 years at old.
On this page well let you know about new books, local books, our favourite books. My autobiography first edition signed sir alex book is signed to the title page and not via a book plate paypal accepted will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage. Honest assessment of alex fergusons time in charge at manchester united. Description of the book alex ferguson my autobiography. In his 38 years in management, sir alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow manchester united into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. See all books authored by alex ferguson, including leading. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as well as his teachings at the harvard business school, a night at the oscars and a boat tour round the hebrides, where he passed unrecognised. Owen hargreaves has hit back at his former manager sir alex ferguson after he criticised the england internationalturned tv pundit in his recently published autobiography. Although, there are nice little anecdotes from his younger days and about his family. Mr daunt was commenting on figures showing that despite a year of major titles, including a second autobiography by alex ferguson, waterstones ireland saw a 17pc drop in pretax profits to. In 1974, he entered management with east stirlingshire and st mirren before joining aberdeen, where consistent domestic success, followed by victory in the 1983 cup winners cup over real. I n the 406page publication, ferguson covers every aspect of his 39. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Alex ferguson tops table for bestselling book in print for.
His book reveals more flaws and admits to more mistakes than sir alex ferguson did in his last literary effort and keanes is much funnier aidan smith scotland on sunday the book is brilliantly constructed, rattling along at breakneck speed. Janet is blind but has still managed on four occasions to win the world disabled waterski championships. My autobiography is revealing, endlessly entertaining, and above all, inspirational. My autobiography 1st by alex ferguson, paul hayward isbn. Sir alex fergusons bestselling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at manchester united since his retirement as. He has gone out in a blaze of glory, with united winning the premier league for the th time, and he is widely considered to be the greatest manager in the history of british football. When he is still a manager of manchester united, he never spoke anything negative about his players. However, only when alex ferguson, his second father, took him to manchester united did cole begin to belie his image, amassing goals, medals and england. And it makes a change from the standard sporting autobiography in being so hard on its principal. Waterstones mission is to be the leading bookseller on the high street and online providing customers the widest choice, great value and expert advice from a team passionate about bookselling. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex fergusons new book, leading, hits the shelves this week as part of a push towards new audiences the business crowd, mainly the manchester united legend focuses on the. Sir alex fergusons autobiography is the highest selling print book of 20 after just two months on shelves the former manchester united managers tome is the fastest selling of the year with. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
About the author sir alex ferguson sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The book features over 2,000 brandnew quotations in over 60 categories, ranging from sections on personalities like gordon strachan, walter smith, alex mcleish, berti vogts, martin oneill, sir alex ferguson, and dick advocaat to a variety of specific. Oct 01, 2014 sir alex ferguson is the greatest british manager of all time and this book gives great insight into what got him to that stage. The celebratory, revealing, inspiring, and entertaining autobiography of the greatest manager in the history of british soccer over the past four years, alex. He has worked under many of the games top managers among them sir alex ferguson, kenny dalglish, graeme souness, neil warnock and lawrie mcmenemy. Jun 28, 2016 ive just finished reading a book entitled leading by sir alex ferguson.
Pep guardiola may have been sir alex fergusons first choice as a successor, the man united legend writes in a new book. Sep 22, 2015 sir alex ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. Alex ferguson has 53 books on goodreads with 33640 ratings. Sir alex ferguson has revealed the secrets behind his success in his latest book, leading, which hit the shelves on tuesday. This is the life story of world champion waterskier janet gray. A goalscoring centreforward, he was later transferred to rangers for a scottish record transfer fee. The official facebook page for sir alex fergusons celebratory, revealing, inspiring and entertaining autobiography, publishing 24th october 20.
This book is an autobiography written by himself about his feelings on some of his best players. Sir alex ferguson is the greatest british manager of all time and this book gives great insight into what got him to that stage. Explore books by alex ferguson with our selection at waterstones. Sir alex ferguson admits he was warned off signing henrik larsson by a phone call from parkhead powerbroker dermot desmond. S ir alex ferguson was the most important football man of the past 25 years. See more ideas about books, reading and my autobiography. Oct 28, 20 s ir alex ferguson was the most important football man of the past 25 years. Pope franciss book, evangelii gaudium, may not yet be rivalling alex fergusons autobiography for the bestselling work on nonfiction, but 11,000. Sir alex ferguson was born in 1941 in govan, scotland. Sir alex ferguson s bestselling autobiography has now been updated to. Scottish football quotations 3 is sports journalist kenny macdonalds third volume of quotations about scotlands national sport. Learning from life and my years at manchester united, and lideranca, and more on.
Amidst all the talking points emanating from the launch of alex fergusons book yesterday was his criticism of his former captain roy keane. Managing my life was awarded the british book awards book of the year in 1999. Learning from life and my years at manchester united. My autobiography is the second official autobiography of alex ferguson, the former football manager and player. Biography of the most successful manchester united manager. Sir alex announced his retirement as manager of manchester united after 27 years in the role. The second half by roy keane, roddy doyle waterstones. Alex ferguson books list of books by author alex ferguson. Honest assessment of alex ferguson s time in charge at manchester united. In this inspirational and straighttalking new book, sir alex reveals the secrets behind his recordbreaking career. Waterstones aims to interest and excite its customers and continually inspire people to read and engage in books. Leading by alex ferguson, michael moritz waterstones.
Alex fergusons my autobiography is the fastestselling nonfiction book on record. Explore books by alex ferguson with our selection at. As of february 2014, it employs around 3,500 staff in the uk and europe. The book highlights fergusons ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization.
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