Sir Alex Ferguson explains key mistake in Man United’s 2012 pursuit of Pep Guardiola
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6-second readSir Alex Ferguson reflects on his failed attempt to persuade ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to succeed him at Manchester United.
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- Manchester City, Manchester United
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Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on his failed attempt to persuade ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to succeed him at Manchester United.
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OffsAIde · reported · 2026-10-08 11:30 UTC
Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on missed Pep Guardiola chance at Man United ↗
Sir Alex Ferguson says a 2012 New York dinner with Pep Guardiola might have changed Manchester United’s future. According to Goal.com, the Scot recounts the episode in his new book,...
The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-10-08 10:00 UTC
Sir Alex Ferguson explains key mistake in Man United’s 2012 pursuit of Pep Guardiola ↗
Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on his failed attempt to persuade ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to succeed him at Manchester United. The post Sir Alex Ferguson explains key mistake in Man United’s 2012 pursuit of Pep Guardiola appeare
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