Alex Ferguson

Born: December 31, 1941

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland flag Scottish

Role: Manager
Alex Ferguson applauds.
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Career History
Senior1957-1960Queen's Park
1960-1964St Johnstone
1964-1967Dunfermline Athletic
1967-1969Rangers
1969-1973Falkirk
1973-1974Ayr United
Managerial1974East Stirlingshire
1974-1978St Mirren
1978-1986Aberdeen
1986-2013Manchester United
Sports Mole has 4,487 articles about Alex Ferguson. Articles 1 to 40:
Mikel Arteta/Premier League trophy composite
Arsenal Invincible makes bold Man City, Liverpool Premier League title claim as Arsene Wenger repeat feared
An Arsenal Invincible sends a stark Premier League title race warning to the Gunners, insisting that Manchester City and Liverpool are both capable of repeating a tremendous feat that one of Arsene Wenger's teams achieved.
20:00
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy in 2011
The 10 greatest Premier League managers of all time: Who joins Ferguson, Guardiola, Wenger in our list?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest managers ever to take charge in the Premier League.
Nov 13, 07:00
 Greatest managers of all time feature
The top 10 greatest football managers of all time: Where do Guardiola, Ancelotti, Ferguson rank?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest football managers of all time.
Nov 10, 14:00
 Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on September 14, 2025
Pep Guardiola at 1,000: Managerial record of “fortunate” Man City boss analysed before landmark Liverpool clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will take charge of the 1,000th game of his legendary managerial career in Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 6, 16:00
 Nottingham Forest's Nicolo Savona celebrates scoring against Manchester United on November 1, 2025
Man United vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
Oct 30, 08:00
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
Oct 17, 22:30
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim pictured on September 27, 2025
Ruben Amorim can match Sir Alex Ferguson achievement, end 38-year streak in Man United vs. Sunderland
Ruben Amorim can achieve a feat that no Manchester United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson has achieved in Saturday's Premier League showdown with Sunderland at Old Trafford.
Oct 4, 07:02
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in 2016.
Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches 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.
Sep 28, 22:00
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the men's Ballon d'Or trophy on December 10, 2008.
Ballon d'Or: The most worthy winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane
Sports Mole picks out some of the most worthy Ballon d'Or winners and their best award-winning seasons, including Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph at Man United in 2008.
Sep 20, 18:02
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema lifts the Champions League trophy on May 28, 2022
Which club has won the most Champions League trophies in history?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which club has won the European Cup/Champions League the most often.
Sep 17, 08:00
 Manchester City and Manchester United players walk out before the match on October 29, 2023
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: 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.
Sep 14, 19:00
 Pep Guardiola at Old Trafford in December 2020
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Pep Guardiola's career record against the Red Devils
Sports Mole looks back at Pep Guardiola's career record as a manager against Manchester United.
Sep 12, 20:32
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
Sep 12, 11:31
 Most Premier League appearances
Most Premier League appearances of all time: Where do Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard rank in top 10?
Who has made the most Premier League appearances? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most games in the division, including the likes of Steven Gerrard.
Aug 31, 15:25
 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on August 24, 2025
Preview:Manchester United vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 28, 14:00
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Aug 18, 18:48
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Manchester United's Antony clash on September 3, 2023
Man United vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League opener
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League titans Arsenal and Manchester United ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash.
Aug 17, 18:35
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in 2017
Longest unbeaten runs in La Liga history: Real Madrid fell agonisingly short of Barcelona record in October 2024
Sports Mole counts down the longest unbeaten streaks in La Liga history.
Aug 14, 13:39
 Volley collage
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.
Aug 12, 17:21
 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski on March 5, 2025
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski “wanted to join Man United” but 2012 transfer was blocked
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski admits that he "wanted to join Manchester United" in the summer of 2012, but his former club Borussia Dortmund refused to let the striker leave.
Aug 12, 15:56
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 6, 19:39
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts on March 9, 2025
Bruno Fernandes transfer: How Manchester United, Ruben Amorim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe can replace their Old Trafford talisman
Sports Mole considers whether Manchester United and Ruben Amorim should accept the reported £100m Saudi Pro League offer for captain Bruno Fernandes.
Jun 1, 05:30
 It is difficult to see Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes transfer: Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown weighs in on future of Ruben Amorim's captain
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown speaks to Sports Mole about the future of Bruno Fernandes, amidst rumours of a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
May 31, 22:13
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on May 21, 2025
Preview:Hong Kong vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Hong Kong and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 28, 21:55
 Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024
The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Solskjaer, Thomas heroics
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 26, 20:05
 Man Utd players celebrate winning the 1999 Champions League
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 14:40
 Ryan Giggs and Manchester United lift the 2007-08 Premier League title on May 11, 2008
What are Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams?
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United, including their treble-winning side from 1998-99.
May 26, 14:00
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli: The 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Man City legend's exit
Sports Mole selects its 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold's Premier League departures.
May 25, 10:11
 Sergio Aguero scores for Manchester City against Queens Park Rangers on May 13, 2012
Premier League final day: The 10 most dramatic last games including Aguero, Tevez, Gundogan heroics
Ahead of the last day of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Sports Mole looks at the 10 most dramatic moments from previous final days.
May 24, 10:33
 Manchester United lift the Premier League title at the end of the 2008-09 campaign
Can you name Manchester United's 2009 title-winning squad?
On the 16th anniversary of claiming their record-equalling 18th top-flight title, Sports Mole challenges you to name the Manchester United squad from 2008-09.
May 24, 09:02
 Man Utd celebrate winning the Champions League in 2008
Can you name the 2008 Champions League final squads?
On the 16th anniversary of the 2008 Champions League final, Sports Mole challenges you to name Manchester United's and Chelsea's matchday squads.
May 24, 08:49
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Man United vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Aston Villa.
May 23, 15:05
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard and Manchester United's Carlos Tevez clash on May 21, 2008
Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Every previous all-English Champions League/Europa League/UEFA Cup final
Sports Mole looks at every previous all-English European final following Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League showpiece.
May 22, 08:06
 A general view of the FA Cup trophy is seen inside the stadium before the match on January 28, 2023
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: The greatest FA Cup finals of all time after Eberechi Eze-inspired triumph
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from Liverpool's stunning 2006 success to Arsenal's 2014 comeback.
May 17, 18:46
 Richard Dunne/FA Cup composite image
Manchester City must dominate two key areas in FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola in agreement with club legend
Manchester City must dominate in two key areas of the pitch to prevail in Saturday's FA Cup final with Crystal Palace at Wembley, a former Sky Blues defender believes.
May 16, 17:12
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of 2025 FA Cup final
Sports Mole takes a look at the best stats relating to Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
May 16, 16:07
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Erling Haaland seeking to end unwanted scoring record in FA Cup final
Erling Haaland will endeavour to end an unwanted personal scoring record when Manchester City take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
May 16, 14:35
 Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on May 10, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola bidding to match Sir Alex Ferguson record ahead of "massively important" FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola will attempt to draw level with Sir Alex Ferguson in achieving an impressive record when Manchester City face Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.
May 16, 14:13
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