Defining Matches Reveal Leadership Under Relentless Pressure
Great sports writing turns matches into character tests, and that is the pull here. Twenty-one defining games become a route into pressure, leadership, teamwork and the memory of decisions that shaped a football dynasty.
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Defining Matches Reveal Leadership Under Relentless Pressure
Great sports writing turns matches into character tests, and that is the pull here. Twenty-one defining games become a route into pressure, leadership, teamwork and the memory of decisions that shaped a football dynasty.
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- Book Synopsis
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The ultimate illustrated legacy of the greatest football manager of all time.
In this personal and contemplative book, Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen twenty-one defining football matches to illuminate, with touching details, his journey from the shipyards of Govan to the summit of global football as manager of Manchester United.
Going far beyond the trophy cabinet, Sir Alex uses these games – ranging from his first medal as a schoolboy in 1956 to United's 2024 FA Cup victory – to explore the key relationships, life lessons, and moments of adversity that forged his character and his teams.
Games of My Life is a masterclass in leadership, persistence, and the enduring power of teamwork, told through the raw, unforgettable drama of the beautiful game. Featuring never-before-seen photos from throughout his life and career, it is a true celebration of Sir Alex and his enduring legacy.
Ideal for readers who:
- Follow the defining matches behind a football management legend.
- Are interested in tactics, pressure and leadership lessons told through memorable games.
- Prefer football history told through decisive matches rather than straight chronology.
- Savour sports memoirs with photographs, reflection and dressing-room perspective.
- About The Author
- Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as the most successful football manager of all time. He was manager of Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, winning 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League titles. He previously managed Aberdeen, leading them to victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup.
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- ISBN
- 9781037402425
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Macmillan, (08 October 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 246 x 189 mm
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