Sir Alex Ferguson regularly attends Manchester United matches and it has now been revealed what he's really like when he watches his former club play
Sir Alex Ferguson
It's been revealed by a billionaire what Sir Alex Ferguson is like during matches(Image: Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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Sir Alex Ferguson is a legend of Manchester United and one of the most successful managers ever. You'd think, after 13 years since he finished at United, that he would have relaxed when watching his former team play, perhaps not.
It's chaotic at United right now and Ruben Amorim has just been sacked after 14 months in charge. It's been a decent season so far, with the Old Trafford outfit just three points adrift of the top four as the Premier League pauses for the FA Cup third round. With the managerial uncertainty, it's a frustrating time for any fan of the club.
One man who will also be frustrated is the legendary Sir Alex. A titan of the game, the Scotsman is a regular attendee of United matches, often spotted in the crowd by the broadcasters and photographers.
In 2015, Sir Alex published a book entitled 'Leading' with Welsh billionaire Sir Michael Moritz, which kick-started a long friendship. Cardiff-born Sir Michael is known for his early investments in Google, Apple, PayPal and LinkedIn and is one of the most successful businessmen alive.
Welsh billionaire Michael Moritz
Welsh billionaire Michael Moritz(Image: Photo by Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Rarely does Sir Michael conduct interviews but he sat down with The Times this week to discuss various topics. One of those saw him provide some insight into what it's like watching a match with Sir Alex.
The pair have frequently attended Old Trafford together and Sir Michael claims his fellow night is critical of the current team. He is described as being like a backseat driver criticising the one who's got their hands behind the wheel.
Both Sir Michael and Sir Alex have been hugely successful in their respective fields and managed to achieve success over extended periods of time. Moritz himself has always spoken very highly of the United icon.
Speaking to The Standard 11 years ago, Sir Michael said: "There’s only one Apple, one Google, one Microsoft, only one Alex Ferguson. Leaders are very rare. Without disparaging anyone, it’s quite easy to hire good and capable managers.
"It’s extremely rare to find that leader, particularly a leader who doesn’t just excel for a brief period of time but can impress over decades."
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson regularly watched Manchester United(Image: Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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United legend Roy Keane left the Sky Sports studio stunned this week when he branded Sir Alex as a "bad smell" after it was reported the ex-manager met with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox after Amorim was sacked earlier this week.
Interim boss Darren Fletcher, a midfielder during the golden era under Sir Alex, revealed he had spoken to the Scotsman to get his blessing before accepting the role.
Chatting about Sir Alex's involvement with the club, Keane said: "Who is making the decisions at United, you have still got Ferguson and David Gill hanging around like a bad smell.
"Who is making the decisions? [Sir Jim] Ratcliffe, Wilcox? Who is going into the interview process, getting a feeler for them and saying, 'this is the guy for us'."