Ferguson’s rocky start at Manchester United sparked a legendary era
Sir Alex Ferguson has taken over as the new manager of Manchester United, leaving Aberdeen on the same day. The legendary Jock Stein's assistant, Tommy Docherty, played a role in Ferguson's appointment. Ferguson, who had a stellar CV including guiding Aberdeen to the 1986 World Cup finals, faced his first challenge with a 2-0 defeat at Oxford United. Despite this setback, he stressed that money wasn't a motivating factor for joining the club. Manchester United hadn't won the league since 1967, putting pressure on Ferguson to succeed. Stein, a managerial icon, had previously advised Ferguson not to turn down the job. Ferguson was chosen to replace Ron Atkinson, who was relieved of his duties on 6 November, despite some media describing the position as a 'hotseat'. Ferguson's managerial career at Manchester United began with a loss, but he went on to lead the club to unparalleled success, becoming one of the greatest managers in football history.
