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Sporting Giants

The definitive Sir Alex Ferguson story, from his working class roots in Glasgow to the top of European football, told by the people who know him best.

Radio 5 Live,8 episodes

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Sir Alex Ferguson
Coming Soon: Sir Alex Ferguson
The Sir Alex Ferguson story, from working class Glasgow to the top of European football.
07 Dec 2024,1 min
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 1: 'Them and Us'
How Ferguson’s working-class origins shaped British football’s most successful manager.
26 Dec 2024,52 mins
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 2: Dare to Rebuild
Ferguson recovers from the brink of the sack to bring trophies back to Manchester United.
26 Dec 2024,48 mins,
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 3: Trust in Youth
Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remember Man United’s 1999 treble.
26 Dec 2024,41 mins,
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 4: 'I'm in Charge'
Fergie’s famous formulas, from 'the hairdryer' to managerial mind games.
26 Dec 2024,44 mins,
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 5: Risk and Reward
Ferguson sees off Mourinho and inspires United to another European Cup success in Moscow.
26 Dec 2024,38 mins
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 6: Always Look Forward
How did Ferguson rise to the challenge of Manchester City to bow out of United on a high?
26 Dec 2024,33 mins
Sir Alex Ferguson
Episode 7: Sir Kenny on Sir Alex
Sir Kenny Dalglish reflects on the life and career of his great rival Sir Alex Ferguson.
03 Jan 2025,40 mins