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Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Starting as a player and then rising up through the ranks managing teams such as East Stirlingshire, St. Mirren and Aberdeen, as well as a brief stint at the helm of the Scottish national team, Sir Alex Ferguson joined Manchester United in 1986. He has since become the most successful manager in English football history, leading the club to unparalleled achievements, such as the Treble winning season of 1999 and a plethora of silverware. His belief is that no player is bigger than the club, and his ongoing success has been attributed to his hard line approach to discipline and foresight in recognising the potential of young players. Stadium: Old Trafford Nicknamed The Theatre of Dreams by English football legend Sir Bobby Charlton, Old Trafford has been the home of Manchester United Football Club since 1910. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 76,000. It has hosted an array of football spectacles from FA Cup Semi Finals and internationals to FIFA World Cup matches, Euro matches and a Champions League final. The ground is graded 5-star by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and is the only stadium in England to hold the rating. Man United - 2008/2009 Season Ronaldo’s transfer saga with Real Madrid ended with the striker staying at Old Trafford for at least another season, which no doubt bolstered spirits at the club. Besides this drama, United have been quiet over the summer with no senior squad signings. While some express doubt that the unchanged team can repeat the Double winning performance of last season, there are facts that speak volumes. Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo all had a tremendous season, while in defense the Red Devils only conceded 22 goals – a club record. United are further strengthened in defense by the return from injury of Gary Neville. One obvious weakness is the lack of an orthodox striker, with Sir Alex trying to secure Tottenham stalwart Dimitar Berbatov. Expect Manchester United to challenge for a bulk of the silverware this season. Manchester United's Recent Silverware Premier League Titles: 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 FA Cups: 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1998-1999, 2003-2004 League Cups: 1991-1992, 2005-2006 Champion League: 1998-1999, 2007-2008 |


