Sir Alex Ferguson - The King of Old Trafford...

I grew up with two 'religions' as a child growing up in Manchester. Obviously, as Irish Catholics, we went to mass every Sunday, confessions once a month, and did our rosary every night. But over the past 25 years there was another 'holy' figure in lives too - one my devout Galway-born mother has loved and respected as much as, dare I say it...the pope! (God forgive me).

Yes, the other God-like figure in our family's world has been the one and only Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United, the greatest football team in the world (feel free to leave some lovely comments won't you below you Chelsea and Man City fans...).

Actually, regardless of which football team you actually support, it would take a pretty ignorant football fan to negate just what an absolute treasure Sir Alex is to British (and world) football. He is admired by fellow managers the globe over. And it all comes down to his brilliant ability to consistently and masterfully inspire and direct his team, club and fans. Full story...

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