Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography
Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography is the second official autobiography of Alex Ferguson, the former football manager and player. It was released on 30 October 2013 and covers the period from 2000 to 2013.
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Author | Sir Alex Ferguson |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Subject | The autobiography of former football manager Alex Ferguson |
Genre | Autobiography |
Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
Publication date | 30 October 2013 |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 416 |
ISBN | 0340919396 |
Synopsis
Ferguson says that he saw Manchester United "change from a conventional football club to what is now a major business enterprise and he never failed to move with the times." He says that it was nothing other than his "man-management" skills that helped him to deal with the global stars. His relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo has got special importance in the book.[1] He says that he never wanted Ronaldo to join Real Madrid.[2] In this book, he also expresses his feelings about players such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs.[3]
Reception
One reader criticized the book for containing numerous factual errors, prompting publishers Hodder & Stoughton to offer him a refund.[4]
References
- "Sir Alex Ferguson book: 10 things we learned". Guardian UK. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- "Sir Alex Ferguson autobiography overview: Tackling rival managers, the England job – and how Gerrard and Lampard 'are not top, top players'". The Independent. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- Hayward, Paul (22 October 2013). "Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography is a football book, not just a news tornado". The Daily Telegraph.
- McDonnell, David (17 November 2013). "Revealed: Alex Ferguson's book contains 45 inaccuracies prompting publishers to offer refund". mirror.co.uk.