Title: The mystery of history (Part 1)

Imagine being the manager of a group of people for over 25 years.

Imagine the people you manage are from different backgrounds, different nationalities, and typically between 17 and 35 years old.

Imagine that how you manage these people is judged not just by your boss, but also by millions of people around the world.

Now imagine your every move and decision on how you get the best from these people is monitored meticulously and relentlessly by all aspects of the media – many of whom reckon they know how to do your job better than you.

Welcome to the world of the manager of an elite sports team – in this case, Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson ...

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