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Games of My Life
The major new memoir from Sir Alex Ferguson, filled with never-before-seen photographs and memorabilia from his private archives.
Twenty-one games. One extraordinary life.
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as the greatest football manager of all time. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, he tells the unique stories of twenty-one defining matches in his career, revealing fresh insights into his incredible journey from working-class Glasgow to the summit of global football as manager of Manchester United.
Reaching far beyond the trophy cabinet, Sir Alex relives seventy years of footballing history – from his first medal as a schoolboy in 1955 to watching United's 2024 FA Cup victory from the stands – to reflect on the relationships, rivalries, life lessons and moments of adversity that forged his character and his teams.
Written with Sir Michael Moritz, Games of My Life is a masterclass in leadership, persistence, and the enduring power of teamwork, told through the raw, unforgettable drama of the beautiful game. Shedding new light on the real stories behind the headlines, it is a true celebration of Sir Alex and his legacy.
'I’ve selected 21 football games which are particularly meaningful to me – games that take me back to different points in my life. Some of these games are not in any television archive. They are just memories. But, in my mind, I am watching them now – in vivid colour' – Sir Alex Ferguson
Twenty-one games. One extraordinary life.
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as the greatest football manager of all time. In this intimate and heartfelt memoir, he tells the unique stories of twenty-one defining matches in his career, revealing fresh insights into his incredible journey from working-class Glasgow to the summit of global football as manager of Manchester United.
Reaching far beyond the trophy cabinet, Sir Alex relives seventy years of footballing history – from his first medal as a schoolboy in 1955 to watching United's 2024 FA Cup victory from the stands – to reflect on the relationships, rivalries, life lessons and moments of adversity that forged his character and his teams.
Written with Sir Michael Moritz, Games of My Life is a masterclass in leadership, persistence, and the enduring power of teamwork, told through the raw, unforgettable drama of the beautiful game. Shedding new light on the real stories behind the headlines, it is a true celebration of Sir Alex and his legacy.
'I’ve selected 21 football games which are particularly meaningful to me – games that take me back to different points in my life. Some of these games are not in any television archive. They are just memories. But, in my mind, I am watching them now – in vivid colour' – Sir Alex Ferguson
336 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication October 13, 2026
About the author
Alex Ferguson
91 books252 followersa former Scottish football manager and player who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. His time at the club has led to Ferguson being regarded as one of the most successful, admired and respected managers in the history of the game.
Ferguson managed East Stirlingshire and St. Mirren before a highly successful period as manager of Aberdeen. After briefly managing Scotland following the death of Jock Stein, he was appointed manager of Manchester United in November 1986.
Ferguson is the longest serving manager of Manchester United, overtaking Sir Matt Busby's record on 19 December 2010, eventually completing more than 26-and-a-half years as the club's manager. He has won many awards and holds many records including winning Manager of the Year most times in British football history. In 2008, he became the third British manager to win the European Cup on more than one occasion. He was knighted in 1999 for his services to the game and also holds the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.
On 8 May 2013, Ferguson announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United. During his 26 years at the club, he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League and two UEFA Champions League titles
Ferguson managed East Stirlingshire and St. Mirren before a highly successful period as manager of Aberdeen. After briefly managing Scotland following the death of Jock Stein, he was appointed manager of Manchester United in November 1986.
Ferguson is the longest serving manager of Manchester United, overtaking Sir Matt Busby's record on 19 December 2010, eventually completing more than 26-and-a-half years as the club's manager. He has won many awards and holds many records including winning Manager of the Year most times in British football history. In 2008, he became the third British manager to win the European Cup on more than one occasion. He was knighted in 1999 for his services to the game and also holds the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.
On 8 May 2013, Ferguson announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United. During his 26 years at the club, he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League and two UEFA Champions League titles
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