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Alex Ferguson quotes

Scottish Coach December 31, 1941

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If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "I've never played for a draw in my life."
I've never played for a draw in my life. Alex Ferguson
In England, it's a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, it's much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I..."
Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I own two and have shares in four. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "I don't like losing but I've mellowed. I maybe have a short..."
I don't like losing but I've mellowed. I maybe have a short fuse but it goes away quicker now. Alex Ferguson
I feel sympathy for the working class lad. I've always championed about ticket prices and try to equate that to people's salaries. Alex Ferguson
I tell the players that the bus is moving. This club has to progress. And the bus wouldn't wait for them. I tell them to get on board. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "Well, football is a hard game; there's no denying it. It's a..."
Well, football is a hard game; there's no denying it. It's a game that can bring out the worst in you, at times. Alex Ferguson
Myths grow all the time. If I was to listen to the number of times I've thrown teacups then we've gone through some crockery in this place. It's completely exaggerated, but I don't like people arguing back with me. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "The work of a team should always embrace a great player but..."
The work of a team should always embrace a great player but the great player must always work. Alex Ferguson
Football management is such a pressurised thing - horseracing is a release. I'm also learning to play the piano - I'm quite determined - it's another release from the pressure of my job. Alex Ferguson
I'm going to tell you the story about the geese which fly 5,000 miles from Canada to France. They fly in V-formation but the second ones don't fly. They're the subs for the first ones. And then the second ones take over - so it's teamwork. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "You are responsible to each other because when you win a game..."
You are responsible to each other because when you win a game of football, you only need eight players to perform well. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "Sometimes in football you have to hold your hand up and say,..."
Sometimes in football you have to hold your hand up and say, yeah, they're better than us. Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson quote: "I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Football. Bloody hell."
I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Football. Bloody hell. Alex Ferguson

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