6 of the best quotes of Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson, arguably the greatest manager ever to have stepped onto the football field left an indelible imprint on the modern game. The Old Trafford faithful will perhaps worship his work ethic and his inspirational ways for ages to come. The Glaswegian was blessed with the greatest quality of infusing just the right sort of motivation specific to every player at just the right time.He had the courage to take on the world with his blend of belief and confidence to prove that he was right. The story of Sir Alex Ferguson is a story of desire, passion, and determination. On his 74th birthday, we look at some of his greatest quotes.

#1 During half time in the 1999 Champions League final

“At the end of the game the European Cup will be just 6 feet away from you and if we lose you won’t be able to touch it. That’s the closest some of you will ever get. Don’t you dare come back here without giving your 100%”.

This iconic quote probably won Manchester United their second European Cup and completed the historic treble for them in the 1998-99 season. United trailed Bayern Munich for 90 minutes before goals from substitutes Sheringham and Solkjaer in injury time won them the final.

This quote beautifully described the narrow margins between victory and defeat but the wide margins of emotions between them. Players from that final always recall how these words from the Gaffer spurred them on to give their best.