Ferguson, Alex - Alex Ferguson My Autobiography

Success gave me control. With each trophy won my thoughts turned to the next one.

When the statue was unveiled I joked: ‘I’ve out-lived death.’ What an honour.

The 2012–13 Premier League trophy is waiting for us out on the pitch at Old Trafford. My work is nearly done.

Special fans, and a special day at Old Trafford in May 2013, as my time as manager draws to an end.

Cathy rarely came to games but she was always there for me. We pose with the Premier League trophy one last time.

Drama to the end. At West Brom, for my final game, waving to my family before a match that finished 5–5.

The next wave of Fergusons. My wonderful grandchildren were part of the farewell party.

Still going strong, friends from my Harmony Row days reunite in Manchester, March 2013.

Would you take us on? Harmony Row, at our annual reunion. Football teams go on forever.

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