British Book Awards (The Nibbies)
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Edition 11 (2000) Winner
Sir Alex Ferguson
サー・アレックス・ファーガソン
Alexander Chapman Ferguson
Aliases:
Alex Ferguson / Sir Alex / Fergie
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1941-12-31 （Govan, Glasgow, Scotland）
- Nationality
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Govan, Glasgow, Scotland → Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
Career
- Occupations
- Football manager, Former professional footballer, Coach, Businessman, Author
- Active Years
- 1957-2013
- Affiliations
- Manchester United (director / ambassador), National Football Museum (Vice-President), UEFA (Coaching Ambassador)
- Memberships
- League Managers Association (executive committee), National Football Museum (honorary position)
- Influenced By
- Jock Stein, Matt Busby, Dave Halliday
- Influenced
- Ryan Giggs, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Roy Keane, Darren Ferguson, Paul Scholes
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomloan Road Primary School | — | — | — | 不明 | United Kingdom |
| Govan High School | — | — | — | 1950年代 | United Kingdom |
Broomloan Road Primary School
Period:
不明
Country:
United Kingdom
Primary education; attended local primary school in Govan.
Govan High School
Period:
1950年代
Country:
United Kingdom
Secondary education in Glasgow.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) | — | — | British Monarchy | 受章 |
| 1995 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) | — | — | British Monarchy | 受章 |
| 1999 | Knight Bachelor | — | — | The Queen's Birthday Honours | 受勲（ナイト） |
| 2002 | English Football Hall of Fame (Inductee) | — | — | English Football Hall of Fame | 殿堂入り |
| 2011 | FIFA Presidential Award | — | — | FIFA | 受賞 |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
1985
Organization:
British Monarchy
Result:
受章
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
1995
Organization:
British Monarchy
Result:
受章
Knight Bachelor
1999
Organization:
The Queen's Birthday Honours
Result:
受勲（ナイト）
English Football Hall of Fame (Inductee)
2002
Organization:
English Football Hall of Fame
Result:
殿堂入り
FIFA Presidential Award
2011
Organization:
FIFA
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Managing My Life: The Autobiography
2000 Autobiography / SportsA memoir reflecting on his managerial career, leadership philosophy, team management and player development.
LeadershipDisciplineYouth developmentWinning strategies
Adaptations
- [Documentary film] Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In / Jason Ferguson (2021)
My Autobiography
2013 Autobiography / MemoirA post-retirement memoir covering his career in detail, insights into youth development and club management.
ReflectionCoaching philosophyOrganizational management
Leading: Lessons in Leadership from the Legendary Manchester United Manager
2015 Business / LeadershipA practical book that connects his football experiences with management and leadership lessons (co-authored).
Leadership theoryOrganizational changeDecision-making
Bibliography
- Alex Ferguson: 6 Years at United
- Just Champion!
- A Year in the Life: The Manager's Diary
- A Will to Win: The Manager's Diary
- The Unique Treble
- Managing My Life: The Autobiography
- My Autobiography
- Leading: Lessons in leadership from the legendary Manchester United manager
- A Light in the North: Seven Years with Aberdeen
Adaptations
- Documentary 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Memoir-like and candidPractical and didacticConversational tone
- Recurring Motifs
- LeadershipTeam buildingDiscipline and ethicsYouth development
Health
-
Brain haemorrhage2018年5月Underwent emergency surgery and recovered; public activities were temporarily affected but later resumed.
Legacy
Sir Alex Ferguson is regarded as one of the most influential managers in modern football, transforming club culture at Aberdeen and Manchester United through sustained success and a focus on youth development; many former players went on to managerial careers.
Museums
- National Football Museum (exhibits) Manchester, England Opened in 2001
- Manchester United Museum / Club Exhibits Old Trafford, Manchester, England
Academic Societies
- League Managers Association
Archives
- Manchester United archives
- National Football Museum collections
- University archives (honorary degree materials)
In Popular Culture
- Popularized terms like 'Fergie Time' in media and fandom
- Bronze statue at Old Trafford (2012) and other commemorations
- Documentary film 'Never Give In' released (2021)
Quotes
-
I can't believe it. Football, bloody hell. But they never gave in and that's what won it.
Source: After the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final (1999) -
I don't get paid to panic.
Source: Media comment (2002) (2002) -
That was the achievement which united us. I finally had the players believing in me.
Source: Comment after winning the Scottish league with Aberdeen (1980) (1980)
Trivia
- Worked as an apprentice toolmaker in his youth.
- An avid wine collector; sold part of his collection at auction.
- Notably sacked by St Mirren early in his managerial career and lost an industrial tribunal claim.
- Has a bronze statue outside Old Trafford unveiled in 2012.
- Underwent emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage in 2018 and recovered.