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Revealed: How Man United managed to ensure they got Sir Alex Ferguson as their new boss in the 1980s, before Barcelona could pounce to replace Terry Venables
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April 3, 2024
Manchester United's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was reportedly signed in 1986, according to a new book, with Barcelona swooping. Maurice Watkins, who died of cancer in 2021, was a club solicitor and later a director at Man United for 28 years. Legally Red, Andrew's autobiography, delves into some of the scenes at Old Trafford that are not commonly shared with football fans - including one that almost changed the entire game's history.