Alex Ferguson: The Man, The Myth, The Manager

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Reflecting on the legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's most famous manager. On the week of his 80th birthday, we release this special episode of State of the Club to examine the life of one of the greatest managers of all time.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:06 Ferguson's Tactical Reinvention
09:10 "You'se Are Idiots"
11:42 Hairdryer
11:57 Jaap Stam v Ferguson
14:32 Tactical Use of Park Ji-sung
23:10 After Ferguson
23:29 Final Game & Wayne Rooney
24:27 David Beckham v Ferguson
27:07 The Flying Boot
27:29 Ferguson & The Glazers
30:50 The Rock of Gibraltar
35:07 Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Explained
36:12 Aberdeen Champions
43:01 Press Conference Story
44:29 Paul Ince v Ferguson
46:42 Alice's Story
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[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

Being successful for 3 decades is not joke , adapted time and time again . Undoubtedly one the greats if not the greatest football manager we will never see a manager like him ever again .

[@bertieclayton4865]

Look how quick an absoulute great like mourinho has been left behind

[@triniking41]

Pep will be there eventually

[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

@@triniking41 2 decades needs to do it for one more .

[@andrew7taylor]

@@user-tr1hx7jx4r Pep is already succesful in 3 decades. 2000s: sextuple 2010s: 7 league titles, 4 cups, 2 league cups, 4 super cups and a Champions League title with Barca, Bayern and Man City 2020s: a Premier League title and 2 League Cups

[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

@@andrew7taylor that 2 decades 🙂

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

The sheer brilliance and genius of Sir Alex Ferguson is an understatement. He made a promise to knock Liverpool off the perch and he delivered to his word. Faced multiple competitions like Wenger and his invincible team, Mourinho and his excellent Chelsea teams and the arrival of Manchester City with their Arab money and he beat them all. The ability to adapt to the modern game and they way he embodied his team to never give up. Let's not forget, he won the Premier League title in his final season with one of the worst Manchester United side despite Chelsea and City having far superior players.

[@limofootball]

Great manager, great achievements but let's not forget he also had refs bailing him out occasionally. Anyways, anyone who wins the league with Tom Cleverly playing like Paul Scholes deserves as much praise as possible.

[@gegenpress1695]

Ferguson broke multiple british transfer records and man utd were the man city of fhe 90s buying success.

[@pranvsharma]

@@gegenpress1695 the difference is United generated the money they spent instead of Daddy Sheikh funding it.

[@brianoreilly239]

@@gegenpress1695 Obviously no other managers in football history bought in top players to improve the squad they had allready had at their disposal. Learn your football history you ignoramus!

[@Rusheman13]

@@gegenpress1695 United weren't the top spenders in the Premier league a single time in the 90s if I'm correct, and compared to other teams in total they didn't spend much more than everyone else, even if they did buy there success, it was via much more moral means that city

[@udbz7264]

As a Chelsea fan, the great thing I like about Ferguson is that he met all kinds of new competitions in EPL and won league titles against them. Whether it was the influx of money Abramovich brought to our club, city's money, Wenger renovation of Arsenal , Mourinho etc. It was also mad that he won the league with that Frankenstein of a team that he had in his last season

[@jimbo6519]

@Habanero can’t wait for King’s Disease 3

[@LayX201]

Respect from a United fan 🤝 Chelsea and United dominating the prem 2004-2011 was a fun time

[@raimarulightning]

I'm so glad Park gets his own segment. Like, it makes me deliriously happy.

[@oliverthegooner]

Tifo is so at one with their audience

[@shoktheiv1106]

Sir Alex was 2 points and 7 goals away from winning the EPL, 7 times in a row

[@viandramonisyaf8623]

Didn’t he just lost to Ancelotti’s Chelsea by a point?

[@shahzadirani]

@@viandramonisyaf8623 yep that’s what he’s referring to

[@adrianli7559]

Twice. He almost did it seven in a row in the late 90's / early 2000's.

[@omnishambles4477]

Great to see Park getting recognition, always loved him

[@AerodronJt]

End of the video brought me to genuine tears -no world play will suffice to surmise his sheer enormity -Truly a brilliant man.

[@KhaiTheKidd]

how did you watch this 2 days prior to the video dropping?

[@jordanadesina4942]

Man travelled back in time

[@god_ynwa]

@@KhaiTheKidd YT doesn't notify us at the same time. On some channels, members can watch 24 or 48h early.

[@zaidansari-fi8yx]

​@@jordanadesina4942 , , ,

[@charaznable1131]

Even though I am not a Man utd fan, I did feel Sorrowful as he retired .... As a football fan seeing a manger who would constantly evolve and change made football very entertaining .....

[@uncreative5766]

So much has been made about Ferguson's man management, and how he managed Cantona was different from how he treated Giggs, Scholes, and others. The one story that did stay with me was when Gary Neville started to get injured a lot when he became the new captain. Gary has said that he went to Sir Alex and said he should step down as captain because the injuries meant less playing time. Sir Alex shut that down and said Gaz would stay as captain and that Sir Alex would give the armband to Giggsy and Rio. The reasoning was if he had to make Vidic captain, Rio would get mad. If he made Ronaldo captain, Rooney would be mad. It was such an amazing tidbit, because it was the first time I had read about how Sir Alex Ferguson managed a team as a whole and kept the egos in the locker/dressing room from tearing each other apart over the captaincy.

[@sij748]

Sir Alex Ferguson will go down as one of the all time great football managers. He is arguably the most adaptable manager of all time as he won titles across several decades in 2 countries. His time at Aberdeen in Scotland is under-appreciated considering his success at Manchester United in England

[@scipioafricanus2212]

Absolutely. Breaking the dominance of the old firm is almost as big a feat as winning the premier league 13 times.

[@neemnoa303]

People tend to forget he already worked wonders at Scotland before United. It's like completely forgetting everything Klopp did at Dortmund and Mainz and only consider him a manager since he took over at Liverpool.

[@Sdea1903]

@@scipioafricanus2212 Also making them a force in europe. Aberdeen are still tthe last team to beat Real Madrid in a major euro final

[@invernessfan3017]

He did well at Aberdeen FC. Under Fergie they won 3 league titles, 4 Scottish Cups, 1 League Cup, the Cup Winners Cup, and the European Super Cup.

[@scipioafricanus2212]

@@Sdea1903 yup. I'm a Rangers fan however I do believe that Scottish football would have been better off had Aberdeen made more of his impact at the club. Man Utd may not have won a title since he departed but they are still a top premier league club.

[@eamonreidy9534]

I specifically remember when many Utd fans and pundits wrote Ferguson off in the mid 2000s as being unable to cope with Mourhino and wealthy opponents and he came back with a side that nearly won 7 trophies in one year, had a Ballon D'or winner and could have won 3 champions leagues in 4 years, if not for one of the greatest home grown sides ever in barca stopping them. Ruined my experiences as a young Liverpool fan.

[@antarestv7628]

Please do this kind of videos more I'd like to see one about Arsene Wenger.

[@kidkaka1787]

Cruyff, Wenger, SAF 💯

[@daddymonyet]

Ferguson won the league with: Cleverly, Welbeck, Jones, Smalling, Kagawa, Young, Da Silva brothers and Evans in his final season.

[@myopiniondoesntmatter7068]

Kagawa doesn't belong in that list. He was class and played out of pos at united.

[@scipioafricanus2212]

He also won it with Rooney and Van Persie, argueably the best attacking duo in the league at the time. I'm not exactly a naysayer but his squad wasn't terrible.

[@daddymonyet]

@@scipioafricanus2212 he does have a couple of Martial and Lingards during his time, which he made them look like a Rooney and a van Persie. Amazing..

[@HackAcadmey]

Kagawa was class.

[@themindofben]

Half of these players were very good for United.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Greatest manager ever. He could win the Premier League with a fairly average group of players, as he did his last year at the club, but also identify very young talented players like Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Rooney and Ronaldo, and turn them into global superstars. He could get massive egos working together for a common goal with immense discipline, to please the boss. He instilled a work ethic and never give up attitude that created some of the most magnificent and historic come back wins, often in the last minutes of huge games. The treble is the big achievement, but he won the league for 13 of his 26 years at the club?! Unbelievable record. He won 6 of the 7 years between 2006 and 2013! Three of those title wins were after Ronaldo had left for Madrid, and he gave van Persie a swan song and got the best out of aging players and failing young prospects. No one will top it. The 99 team were legendary, but that 08 side with Van der Saar, Vidic, Rio, Nani, Carrick, Fletcher, Giggs, Scholes, Evra, Rooney, Ronaldo, and Tevez was just electrifying.

[@percivalmtungwa1114]

Valencia moved to Manchester United in 2009 Dimitar Berbatov moved in September of 2008 so he did not take part in the treble winning season

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

@@percivalmtungwa1114 thanks for those notes!

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

@@percivalmtungwa1114 it was fun when Dimitar, Wayne, Cristiano, and Carlos were all on the pitch together though! 2009 I guess?

[@user-ny1sc1ys4o]

He isnr near the greatest man

[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

@@user-ny1sc1ys4o isn't near ? So who is ? Educate us cause you clearly know your football

[@colejewell]

Could not thank you all enough for this. Seeing the respect he still garners from everyone makes me smile from ear to ear

[@michi-dl5sm]

I think he only gets positive things as potrayed by the media (mostly in his favor) But the most important thing everyone forgets is that how he left the club. He shook hands with the Glazers, people turn blind eye to this fact.

[@aasemahsan]

51 minute video from Tifo, this is gonna be a treat

[@pencilneckgeek1842]

You guys genuinely care about football and your work shows that, bravo tifo!

[@gosu1989]

Wow a 51 min video on Sir Alex, awesome Christmas present!

[@ardaergor1718]

My oh my, this is a masterpiece. Thank you kindly to everyone who had a hand in this. I can only describe the way this was put together as genius. The cut scenes, the timing, bringing the storyline back to Aberdeen right after the hemmorage intervention, the story at the end with the shots used, everything about it screams top drawer Tifo stuff. Hope to see something like this again when you guys can find the time.

[@HM0092]

Won league titles with average squads in 2010s produced legends. The godfather of premier league. Bigger respect to him than Manchester United or any players even as a United fan

[@RD-by1py]

scottish managers are truly unique. from fergie, walter smith, jock stein to shankley and struth in the older days.

[@reisantonio3]

Abs currently David Moyes despite his flop at Man Utd in the 13/14 season

[@jackdaniel2457]

Sir Matt Busby as well

[@ekzxty]

Scotland used to produce some of the best players and managers in the world. It’s incredible since they have a male population of around 3,200,000 and only around 873,000 play football- that doesn’t mean Sunday league, semi-professional or professional.

[@TheQuietTactician]

If anyone missed it there’s a book called the mixer and it’s absolutely mint if you like the tactical side of the game and the evolution of tactics in football read the book .

[@Heivang]

Thank you Tifo. One of the best, if not the best football channels on YT.

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

He was unique ! We will never see the likes of Alex Ferguson again ! He was a master of his Trade always evolving ! He took risks in games to win ! You have to if you want to be a winner & he was the best !! Never know when your beaten ! He had so many strings to his bow ! Too many to mention ; just one example ; He would look into your eyes before the season started to see if you had the Hunger & desire to go again to want more, & if didn't see that !! You were gone from Manchester united ! He was the ultimate manager ! Length of service, trophies won, rebuilding teams ; simply put ; THE BEST !!!!!! No debate !!!!! P.s - pep your very good ! But you have a long way to go & I mean a long way to go !!!!! 👌🏐 Happy 80th Birthday on the 31st of December to a unique & true football icon. God bless Sir Alex.

[@Foul_Quince]

30 exclamation points?

[@alexandrenunesdeoliveira9417]

Alice's story is so moving. The best part of the video.

[@Soccerates]

I'd love to see a pre-1992/93 version of this video. Players like Frank Stapleton, Remi Moses, Paul McGrath, Norman Whiteside, Jesper Olsen, Ray Wilkins (RIP), Mark Hughes, Viv Anderson and the incomparable Bryan Robson... Yet somehow they couldn't get a coherent side together. Then of course Sir Alex's Scotland tenure, his Aberdeen side, it'd be another couple of hours if content, easily. Great video.

[@Pokemonmaster150b]

IMO United's early 80's struggles were due to managerial shortcomings: Dave Sexton was boring and Ron Atkinson couldn't quite win the League.

[@benedictjajo]

It's amazing how people praise other managers for making a team Brilliant by having a good squad of players for example Chelsea under Mourinho and Tuchel, Man City and Barcelona under Guardiola but they don't realise SAF won so many trophies with just few Top Talents and majority of the players under him were mid-low table level of players.

[@nicocorbo4153]

such an entertaining recap of an all time great. much appreciated lads. the humor always shines through as well

[@andrew_91]

incredible work on this video!! Amazing job Tifo team!! 👏

[@souvik7445]

Thank you TIFO for this❤️

[@saikannan109]

Thank you Tifo amazing as always 💯

[@milochothia]

The man, the myth , the hairdryer Will forever be the legend Our boss

[@kevinmccabe7263]

Incredible video! Great job TIFO!

[@Groundsey]

This was class, nicely done Tifo 👌🏻

[@rocker57ful]

Thanks for the memories ♥️

[@QUSAI1996_]

Amazing efforts boys 10/10 documentary

[@gdogg3710]

2009-2013 was Fergie’s finest hour…few good players, mixed with players who age had caught up with and a sea of utterly average, yet we still always competed for and sometimes won the biggest trophies…

[@Maxim89Il]

I'm not a United fan. I'm a Sunderland fan, and when it comes to Manchester, I've always preferred City (because of Oasis). However, Ferguson was a man who absorbed the love for United, dedicated himself to it, and shed his brilliance on it.

[@prriime]

Loved the Tifo Talks segment, Joe has great comedic timing

[@ferrousallotrope]

Top top notch work as always.

[@sirp1n455]

Please keep doing this kind of videos for old time players and managers. I would give a sugestion of talking about Pedroto, Porto player and manager during the 50 to the 80's. He was a good player but a brilliant manager (he created the base for the Porto European glory in 1987, initiated the project that was continued by Artur Jorge after his passing), Pedroto was way ahead of his time. Thank you guys for all the content provided and let 2022 be the big year for everyone involved.

[@carlosacarter]

This was fantastic!

[@JamesPCroad]

Great work. I used to hate him in the 90's, now I appreciate what he did for his club and the English game.

[@TheGedle]

Thank you so much for this video

[@brrr7275]

incredible video for an incredible manager

[@zakwaspe]

Much respect

[@alekxi]

What a way to end the year Thanks Tifo

[@legendscleaningservices4587]

Tifo is the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kdburner7356]

underrated plug at the beginning, short and sweet.

[@Ben__00]

Great video as always, I learn much about Ferguson

[@sosamma090]

United could use a player like Ji Sung Park right now.

[@Pokemonmaster150b]

Yeah. He was one of my faves when I started becoming a United fan. He was a hard-working and energetic player who could perform in any midfield role.

[@chapter6ix]

Excellent 👏🏼

[@LordWay]

We simply will never be able to replace hims as a manager there is still a void around the club 8 years after his retirement

[@MuKori]

A 51 minute Tifo video, let's go!!!!!

[@JJJackson777]

this was beautiful if not a bit messy, more of this please x

[@danielkarmy4893]

Alice Saxe departed this world for the next in March 2009, having reached her century, no less, and no more. I imagine the service was well attended, she certainly seems to have been a character - and it wouldn't surprise me if, somewhere in the back row, a dapper Scotsman in a sharp suit had come to pay his respects. He'd never have mentioned it if he had. That anecdote, for me, said far more than any of the footballing analogies or journalists' memories, which is why I felt it inappropriate to use this comment to talk about his career highlights. This isn't about the football. It is about the man.

[@EverydayOrdeals]

Incredible twist of words, boy

[@danielkarmy4893]

@@EverydayOrdeals Thanks, man!

[@edwardkelly3280]

GOAT Manager and no debate

[@afellownerd]

Facts

[@bricktop.]

There is not a human being alive with an interest in football who could argue otherwise. I'm no man Utd fan but Ferguson was just in a class of his own.

[@ekzxty]

There is a debate, one that Ferguson has openly acknowledged, and he himself has admitted that Jock Stein was a better manager. In my opinion? They were at the same level as managers. Both incredible. It’s no coincidence Scotland produced all the greats of management. Ferguson, Stein, Shankley etc.

[@nesta8273]

The drawn image of Ferguson is amazing but somehow its like its a combination of both Ferguson and Rangnick. Cant un-see it.

[@rustyfc4756]

happy birthday sir alex the best coach and happy new years everyone 22

[@syahnurasyadi3840]

thanks for the timeline marking...

[@OsofoGriot]

Who’s your animator/animation team? They’re a real MVP of this channel for sure. Central to another fantastic video again.

[@josephritch6718]

Well done Tifo. 👌

[@DineshKumar1512dk]

Brilliant video

[@gabynunez5586]

THANKS YOU

[@Sesamyyy]

Personally my favourite sports personality and there are many to choose from

[@vsiu]

fergie tried 3 man midfield years before mourinho came to england. thats why he signed veron and scholes dropping deep into a withdrawn striker role so there are two playmaker instead of one. but it didnt work that well in that period. thats why there was only one league title between 2001-2005.

[@adrianramoneliasherrera2385]

Nuevo suscriptor! Buenísimo

[@franciscoalvarez7407]

Best manager ever.his numbers speak of themselves

[@alantula6161]

Wooooww excelenntt!!!🔥🔥

[@thomasdaraio974]

Amazing!

[@VDVD.]

More of this please.

[@gedeonpowermetal6385]

EXELENTE VIDEO EL MEJOR

[@verdaderamusica1]

Epic video

[@khayaboric7713]

brilliant

[@damarissanchez1073]

Excelente video sigue asi

[@rociomejica8545]

Genial la información!!!!!

[@legendscleaningservices4587]

I ONLY SIMP FOR TIFO ❤️❤️❤️

[@sidewickx]

This guy's commentry is good. I love it

[@nkb5245]

I understand that City fans and Liverpool fans hate him but you can't deny that managing United for 3 decades is no joke

[@nixko2532]

Great video

[@MarkDavids953]

Awesome!

[@MitoHardcore]

Genial! Súper interesante

[@christianopulinaldo8319]

the real Goat of managers

[@carolinavillarreal2746]

Me encanta tu canal!!!

[@IamDAVIDIG]

This was actually really good

[@marciabarrios87]

Very good, vídeo!!!

[@matiasmartinez306]

Exelent, very good!

[@george-by]

That is a really good ending for the piece.

[@nicotorres4105]

Amazing

[@ivanledesma7798]

Legend!

[@CarlinConnolly]

Fantastic video... this should be seen by every Man Utd fan... you should link to your Busby Best andvCharlton vids!

[@facundoluiscaceres6703]

Excelente Señor Ferguson!!! 👏👏👏

[@glenvance6737]

Amazing ending

[@nievasjorge1]

Muy buen video 👌

[@zahirabbasmogul4660]

I have a feeling this video is hitting million views very soon

[@sorryminati4719]

consistently reinventing himself that is what a true manager is

[@juanirusta2277]

Buen videooo!

[@olatokunboedwardsayo-odugb185]

This is the best video I’ve seen; and that’s saying a lot cuz I love all tifo videos. Glory glory man United!

[@faaacundoo]

Buen video!

[@hydrolifetech7911]

That Alice story is just wholesome and I appreciate Fergie even more now because of it