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 4,500 articles about Alex Ferguson. Articles 1 to 40:
Mikel Arteta, Alex Ferguson
Arsenal lose Champions League final: PSG congratulated by Alex Ferguson as 'boring' Mikel Arteta scolded for display
Mikel Arteta's decision to have Arsenal sit deep against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday was criticised by Sir Alex Ferguson.
15:58
 English clubs in CL final composite
Champions League final record of English clubs ahead of Arsenal vs. PSG showpiece showdown
Sports Mole takes a look at the record of English clubs in the European Cup/Champions League final ahead of Arsenal's meeting with Paris Saint-Germain.
May 29, 15:39
 Enzo Maresca pictured during his time as Man City's assistant coach.
Enzo Maresca to Man City: Why following Pep Guardiola could end in chaos
Can Enzo Maresca replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, or is he walking into football’s most impossible job? Sports Mole analyses the risks, pressure and warning signs surrounding City’s managerial transition.
May 19, 22:49
 Pep Guardiola/Manchester City composite
Is Pep Guardiola the greatest Premier League manager of all time?
With Pep Guardiola reportedly set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, Sports Mole assesses whether he is the greatest Premier League manager of all time.
May 19, 17:47
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the FA Cup on May 16, 2026
Pep Guradiola future: Spaniard boss to 'quit' Manchester City after Premier League clash vs Aston Villa
Pep Guardiola will reportedly step down from his managerial role at Manchester City after years of great success with the Premier League club.
May 18, 20:44
 Mohamed Salah/Wayne Rooney composite
Mo Salah statement: Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on Liverpool winger's "grenade" to Arne Slot, suggests punishment
Wayne Rooney has urged Arne Slot to take stern action against Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool winger's latest public criticism of his manager.
May 18, 17:17
 Michael Carrick/Sir Alex Ferguson composite
Man United news: How Michael Carrick is already emulating Sir Alex Ferguson after contract 'agreement'
Former Manchester United starlet Giuseppe Rossi gives his view on how the club should move forward regarding recruitment this summer, in an exclusive interview with Sports Mole.
May 18, 16:04
 A general view of the FA Cup trophy is seen inside the stadium before the match on January 28, 2023
The greatest FA Cup finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from Liverpool's stunning 2006 success to Arsenal's 2014 comeback.
May 16, 19:00
 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.
May 15, 12:22
 Manchester United former manager Sir Alex Ferguson on October 18, 2024
Michael Carrick future: Sir Alex Ferguson's thoughts 'revealed' as Man United hold discussions with 44-year-old's representatives
Sir Alex Ferguson is in favour of Michael Carrick being appointed Manchester United's next permanent head coach, according to a report.
May 14, 18:23
 Pep Guardiola/Manchester City composite
All-time Premier League Manager of the Month list: Where does Man City’s Pep Guardiola rank after winning April award?
Pep Guardiola is named Premier League Manager of the Month for April, but where does the Manchester City boss rank on the all-time list?
May 8, 12:20
 Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024
The most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Lucas Moura goal
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 8, 08:13
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Man United vs. Liverpool all-time combined XI: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
May 4, 11:49
 Manchester United former manager Sir Alex Ferguson on October 18, 2024
Man United vs. Liverpool: Sir Alex Ferguson 'admitted to hospital' after Old Trafford health scare
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is recovering in hospital after being taken ill before Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool, according to a report.
May 3, 15:59
 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 first Blaugrana goal
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's first Barcelona goal, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
May 1, 07:23
 Arne Slot, Michael Carrick composite
Man United vs. Liverpool: Why is Michael Carrick a success but Arne Slot under pressure ahead of Premier League clash?
Ahead of Liverpool's clash against Man Utd on Sunday, Sports Mole takes a look at the reasons behind the differing perceptions of Arne Slot and Michael Carrick's teams.
May 1, 01:15
 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.
Apr 21, 07:00
 Most Premier League appearances
Most Premier League appearances of all time: Where do James Milner, Gareth Barry, Ryan Giggs rank?
Who has made the most Premier League appearances? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most games in the division.
Apr 13, 08:00
 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.
Apr 13, 08:00
 Volley collage
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie or Scholes take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Mar 24, 07:00
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy in 2011
Man United's 10 greatest ever teams: Which side sits in first position?
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United, including their treble-winning side from 1998-99.
Mar 23, 10:42
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Aston Villa vs. Man Utd: 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.
Mar 13, 18:09
 Gareth Bale on January 20, 2026
Man United transfer news: Gareth Bale confirms ‘higher’ Red Devils offer, David Moyes talks before world-record Real Madrid move
Gareth Bale opens up about Manchester United’s interest in his services and why he favoured a transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2013.
Mar 5, 13:06
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Antoine Semenyo to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Arsenal vs. Man United: 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.
Jan 23, 17:09
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Manchester United's Antony clash on September 3, 2023
Arsenal vs. Man Utd: 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 21, 17:03
 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.
Jan 17, 14:35
 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.
Jan 15, 08:00
 Pep Guardiola at Old Trafford in December 2020
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: 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.
Jan 15, 08:00
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 25, 2024
Best January transfers of all time: From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra - who is the greatest winter transfer ever?
From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 best Premier League January transfers of all time.
Jan 1, 10:05
 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy in 2011
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim disputes Sir Alex Ferguson's Premier League title claim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim disputes Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that it could take '10 or 11 years' for the Red Devils to win the Premier League title again.
Dec 20, 07:43
 Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola composite
Pep Guardiola joins exclusive Arsene Wenger, Sir Alex Ferguson club in Man City victory over Crystal Palace
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joins Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in an exclusive Premier League club in the Sky Blues' 3-0 triumph over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Dec 14, 16:30
 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.
Nov 27, 20:00
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
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