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Radio 5 Live,26 Dec 2024,41 mins,

SeriesSir Alex Ferguson

Episode 3: Trust in Youth

Sporting Giants
Contains strong language.

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How Sir Alex Ferguson turned a talented crop of young players into an unstoppable force in England and, ultimately, Europe. Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft trace how Ferguson’s faith in youth was integral to his success in Scotland and England. After establishing themselves as the dominant force in English football, we hear how Ferguson overcame early setbacks in Europe to land an unprecedented treble in 1999. It’s all told via the memories of Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Nicky Butt and iconic goalscorer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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