Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who changed the history of Manchester United

Last update 16 April, 2025 by Alberto Llopis

Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United none other than 27 years. The Scot retired after nearly three decades as coach with more years in the same club. but Ferguson ( Glasgow, 31 from December to 1941), not only highlighted why, but as the man who changed the essence of the legendary English club. Let's remember the best manager in the history of Manchester United.

All Sir Alex Ferguson's titles at Manchester United

Translated into numbers, Manchester United won more titles during 27 seasons with Ferguson than in his history prior to his arrival. Specifically, until the signing of the Scotsman in 1986 United had won; 7 English league, 9 Community, 7 FA Cup y 1 European Cup, now called Champions. In total, the English club had 24 titles in its long history. Without the Ferguson titles, United wouldn't be the same.

The arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson in the 80 He changed the mentality and history of the English club to become one of the best teams in the world. Since taking control of the United, the club won; 13 Suspenders, 10 Community, 5 FA Cup, 4 League Cup, 1 Mundialito of clubs, 1 Intercontinental, 2 Champions, 1 Cup Winners' Cup and two European Super Cups. Everything in total 39 titles that make him the most successful technician in the history of the ‘Red Devils‘.

A legacy beyond titles

Sir Alex Ferguson not only did history change in terms of titles and became one of the coaches with the most titles in history, so did his transfer policy. Under his leadership and supervision, United released a number of top-level players such as Ryan Giggs y Paul Scholes, Steve Bruce, Eric Cantona, Peter Smcheichel, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo o Wayne Rooney among others. He was the father of that famousto class 92 del United.

He was also the football father of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford as a teenager back in 2003 and with Sir Alex Ferguson, He became one of the best players in the world. Remembered that Manchester United de 2008 who won the Premier and the Champions with the Portuguese being the Ballon d'Or.

Man of strong character, during 27 years either never shied away from confrontation and dialectic never ever cut when stating what I thought. He was able to say with confidence and without blushing phrases like : “If an inch higher (Gary Neville) It would be the best center in Britain. His father measures 6 pies 2 are inches- I would ask the milkman ... "or" Madrid, Franco Club, He getting what he felt like ".

United have never been what they were since their retirement

With its withdrawal a 8 May 2013, to the 71 years, left the United bench orphaned, so much so that they still haven't managed to find the key many years later, but possibly the time had come to give way to younger people. He said goodbye to big, winning the Premier. Whatever happens, Sir Alex Ferguson He will always be at the top as the man who changed the history of Manchester United.