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erickalonsos's review
5.0
"If you were on your way to watch Manchester United you were in for goals and drama"
moconnell96's review
3.0
Didn't love this, but I appreciated some of the insights from a legend of football. I've seen it pointed out, it's very interesting now, 10 years on, to see players that he described as being guaranteed world-beaters have had careers that have gone awry or completely unnoticed (where's Nick Powell nowadays?). I can't imagine enjoying this book if you're not a football fan. 3 stars.
themorsecode's review
3.0
Rather sloppily written, although to be expected for a football autobiog, but still an entertaining read. He's pretty open about his players, particularly enjoyed the inside talk on various transfers. Have no love for the man or his former club but he's undeniably a great manager.
fahimiqbal23's review
4.0
A great biography from one of the greatest managers of all time, one of my favourite lessons was when Ferguson talks about control. I enjoyed reading that Beckham and Ferguson are on good terms, would’ve been bad for them to not recosiliate after that bad episode with each other. I also enjoyed reading the amount of respect he has for some of the managers he’s faced against. Some parts of the book got dreary like when he talked about tactics, I’m not that much of a football nerd to understand that.
dorinlazar's review
3.0
Short and fast conclusions: there's no difference between football players and horses - you trade them, you get a bit attached to them, you sell them and so on.
Other than that, it's a book for every Manchester United fan, and probably for every football manager (football being the sport with the round ball, not the crazy american sport that is more like 'hand-egg' than foot-ball).
Other than that, it's a book for every Manchester United fan, and probably for every football manager (football being the sport with the round ball, not the crazy american sport that is more like 'hand-egg' than foot-ball).
thatonewhoreads's review
3.0
it's a light autobiography if I'm gonna be honest. the other autobiographies that I have read are more personal, but this one seems very distant at times. as I was reading this book I could SAF bitterness towards certain players. it was a bit jumpy at times, it doesn't follow a chronicle order of events. at times the book just gets his opinion on certain things but I wanted more.
cahdii's review
4.0
Interesting insight into the world of football from one of the greatest managers in England. It was a bit wishy washy at times, jumping back and forth time-wise. But all in all, it's a good book.
readwithshashank's review against another edition
4.0
Sir Alex Ferguson is someone millions would admire, even if they are not Manchester United fans. He is one of the most distinguished managers, and handled some of the best players/ strong personalities such as Cantona, Keane, Beckham, Schmeichel, Neville, Rooney, Ronaldo and many more.
This book covers his journey from Glasgow to Manchester and culminates with his last season and final premier league trophy in 2012-13. I loved the book for its simplicity, the humility of the person and how he’s called a spade a spade without ever sounding rude or pompous. There is also not an overdose of the footballing side which should make it an interesting read for all. Consider this as a self help book that isn’t preachy and has real-life examples of dealing with difficult situations.
For non-sports people, he’s confessed being a reader and said: “I’m glad to say that the simple act of reading is a marvellous release from the hassles of work and life.”
This book isn’t just a memoir, it is also a compendium of lessons in people management, and Sir Alex’s inputs seem valid for achieving success in any field. Some of my favourites being:
- A central component of the manager-player relationship is that you have to make them take responsibility for their actions, their mistakes, their performance level and finally the result
- I’ve always found that you have to take the hard road all the time, whether it’s popular or not
- No matter how good your CV, there are moments when you feel vulnerable
- The player can spill his resentments to anyone who’s willing to listen, but the manager cannot do that, as he has wider responsibilities
- When you’re leading the country (or a team or a company), there is vast responsibility and a certain loneliness; there is a vacuum attached to the job that others don’t want to break into
- When you’re young, the 14-hour days are necessary, because you have to establish yourself, and the only way to do that is by working hard; by establishing a work ethic
- I admire people who show you their emotions. It shows you they care
This book covers his journey from Glasgow to Manchester and culminates with his last season and final premier league trophy in 2012-13. I loved the book for its simplicity, the humility of the person and how he’s called a spade a spade without ever sounding rude or pompous. There is also not an overdose of the footballing side which should make it an interesting read for all. Consider this as a self help book that isn’t preachy and has real-life examples of dealing with difficult situations.
For non-sports people, he’s confessed being a reader and said: “I’m glad to say that the simple act of reading is a marvellous release from the hassles of work and life.”
This book isn’t just a memoir, it is also a compendium of lessons in people management, and Sir Alex’s inputs seem valid for achieving success in any field. Some of my favourites being:
- A central component of the manager-player relationship is that you have to make them take responsibility for their actions, their mistakes, their performance level and finally the result
- I’ve always found that you have to take the hard road all the time, whether it’s popular or not
- No matter how good your CV, there are moments when you feel vulnerable
- The player can spill his resentments to anyone who’s willing to listen, but the manager cannot do that, as he has wider responsibilities
- When you’re leading the country (or a team or a company), there is vast responsibility and a certain loneliness; there is a vacuum attached to the job that others don’t want to break into
- When you’re young, the 14-hour days are necessary, because you have to establish yourself, and the only way to do that is by working hard; by establishing a work ethic
- I admire people who show you their emotions. It shows you they care