The Sir Alex Ferguson Years is an in-depth look at the most successful period in Aberdeen FC history—a footballing success story like no other. From 1978 to 1986, under Ferguson's management, the club not only dominated Scottish football, but two European titles in 1983 made them a household name across the continent. In seven seasons, ten major trophies brought unprecedented success to a club that had previously amassed half of that total in 75 years of existence. The arrival of a young, driven manager honed in Glasgow's tough streets, allied with an up-and-coming Aberdeen side, was a recipe for success. The city of Aberdeen was just beginning to enjoy the affluence that came from a bustling oil industry. The club embodied this success in a manner never witnessed before or since. Aberdeen, as a club, had a lot of untapped potential, but it needed the right manager to take things forward. That man was Alex Ferguson.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kevin Stirling is the historical editor for the award-winning Red Matchday Aberdeen FC match programme, consistently voted the best in Scotland for more than 20 years. His previous books include Aberdeen: A Centenary History 1903-2003, Aberdeen: Champions of Scotland 1955, Aberdeen FC: Miscellany, Aberdeen FC: On This Day and Aberdeen's Greatest Games.
FREE WITH YOUR ORDER: Without a doubt the finest piece of football memorabilia in the British Isles. The only fully signed photo in existence of the legendary England team that won the FIFA World Cup in 1966. The team in the photo is wearing the red matchday shirts with Bobby Moore holding the Jules Rimet Trophy; the photo is also signed by Alf Ramsey, manager, and Harold Stephenson, trainer, as well as most of the reserves. The original was in a late 1960’s football annual that was sold to international collector Nigel Wray (https://bit.ly/Priory_Collection). You will receive with your order an A4 laminated print of this intriguing piece of historic football memorabilia. The A4 print also has the signatures of the reserves. Jimmy Greaves, Jimmy Armfield, Gerry Byrne, Ron Flowers, Norman Hunter, Terry Paine, Ian Callaghan, George Eastham, Ron Springett (signed in pencil), Peter Bonetti.
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Published: September 30, 2024
Price: £25.00
ISBN-10: 1801507562
ISBN-13: 978-1801507561
Hardback: 336 pages
Dimensions: 240 x 160 mm
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