Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
11:00 pm - 01:30 am, Sunday, August 30 on U&Yesterday (27)
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About this Broadcast
Documentary following the life and career of the legendary football manager, who won an unprecedented 38 trophies during his 26-year tenure in charge of Manchester United. From his working-class roots in Govan, Glasgow to his career as one of the most acclaimed managers of all time, the film takes a look at what makes Sir Alex tick. While recovering from a traumatic brain haemorrhage, Ferguson recounts details of his life and career to his son Jason. Aside from interviews with Alex, his wife Cathy and his three sons, there are contributions from former colleagues and players including Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs and Gordon Strachan
2021
HD
subtitles
16x9
Biopic
Documentary
Factual
Movie/Drama
News/Current Affairs
Cast & Crew
Alex Ferguson
(Contributor)
Jason Ferguson
(Contributor)
Cathy Ferguson
(Contributor)
Eric Cantona
(Contributor)
Ryan Giggs
(Contributor)
Gordon Strachan
(Contributor)
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Did You Know..
Alex Ferguson
(Contributor)
Jason Ferguson
(Contributor)
Cathy Ferguson
(Contributor)
Eric Cantona
(Contributor)
Born:
May 24, 1966
in
Marseille
Best Known For:
Being one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Early-life:
Born in 1966, the Cantona family home was a cave atop one of the hills in the Caillols area of Marseille. Cantona's first professional club was Auxerre, where he spent two years in the youth team before making his debut on 5 November 1983, in a 4-0 league victory over Nancy. The whole of 1984 saw Cantona's footballing career put on hold as he carried out his national service. After his discharge he was loaned out to Martigues in the French Second Division.
Career:
Cantona's majestic performances garnered much acclaim in France, but he also earned himself a reputation as one of the most controversial figures in the game. After a series of bans for his on-field indiscretions he came to England for a one-week trial with Sheffield Wednesday. However things didn't work out and he joined Yorkshire neighbours Leeds United instead. He later signed for rivals Manchester United where he became a true legend and capped a glittering career. In 1997, at the age of 31, he retired from the game and has since carved out an impressive career in the movies, including appearing as himself in Ken Loach's Looking for Eric.
Quote:
: 'When seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they believe sardines will be thrown into the sea.'
Trivia:
In 2011, Cantona became the director of soccer at the New York Cosmos.
Ryan Giggs
(Contributor)
Gordon Strachan
(Contributor)
