The life and profession of former Manchester United supervisor Sir Alex Ferguson will probably be showcased in a brand new two-part documentary on the BBC.
Created by BBC Sport and BBC Scotland, ‘Sir Alex’ will launch on 26 December on BBC iPlayer and have first-hand accounts from the likes of Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Gordon Strachan and Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Throughout his 27 years as Manchester United supervisor, the 82-year-old received 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, 5 FA Cups and 4 EFL Cups, earlier than retiring in 2013.
He beforehand led Aberdeen to the European Cup Winners’ Cup and European Tremendous Cup, in addition to successful three league titles, 4 Scottish Cups and a Scottish League Cup, making him probably the most adorned supervisor in British historical past.
An accompanying six-part podcast – Sporting Giants: Sir Alex Ferguson – may also be out there on BBC Sounds from 26 December and on BBC Radio 5 Dwell throughout the festive interval, with a bonus episode on 3 January.
BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski stated: “There are few extra pivotal individuals within the historical past of British sport than Sir Alex Ferguson. So it’s a honour for us to inform his story.”
Within the podcast sequence, offered by Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft, listeners will probably be taken even deeper into Sir Alex’s story, together with a bonus episode with Celtic and Liverpool legend Sir Kenny speaking solely about his lifelong rivalry and friendship along with his fellow Glaswegian.
