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The autobiography of the legendary manchester united manager kindle edition by ferguson, alex. The autobiography of the legendary manchester united manager unabridged edition by ferguson, alex, macpherson, james isbn. The club split from the railway company in 1892 and remained under private ownership for almost 100 years, changing its name to manchester united. Mirren before a highly successful period as manager of aberdeen. Fergusons last season at manchester united youtube. Every manchester united signing since sir alex ferguson rated. On may 8, 20, ferguson announced his retirement as manager of manchester united. Ferguson joined the club from aberdeen on the same day that ron atkinson was dismissed, and guided the club to an 11thplace finish in the league. Exmanchester united manager sir alex ferguson recovers.
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