Alex Ferguson - The Best Modern Manager

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Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has ben in charge of Manchester United since 1986. This spell is one of the longest in recent history as managers can generally be hired and fired within the space of a year or so these days. The amount of success he has had is unparalleled and deserves the title of best modern day manager.

Ferguson took over from Ron Atkinson in 1986 but his first few years were anything but easy. Poor spells made him a target for calls for his job from the fans. Undaunted, he continued in his role but had to wait until 1990 for success. His first trophy came in the form of the FA Cup. The first league title he was to win came in 1992/3 and was followed by many more. The trophy cabinet is indeed full with 8 Premiership titles (1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03), 5 FA Cups (1993/94, 1995/96, 1998/99, 2003/04), 2 League Cups (1991/92, 2005/06), 5 Charity Shields (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003), 1 Champions League (1998/99) and 1 European Cup Winners Cup (1990/91).

This level of success has assured Ferguson of a place in history. However, it has been his attitude that has enabled him to survive over the years. No player is bigger than a club, and he has let go of numerous players who have believed themselves to be bigger than he is, Roy Keane and David Beckham are just two of the notable names there. He has stood firm where other managers have crumbled, and now he deserves his due!

Here is to Sir Alex Ferguson!