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Mark McGhee has revealed he was so blown away by Sir Alex Ferguson's "bonkers" ambitions for Aberdeen he had no hesitation in joining the Dons. Former striker McGhee switched from Newcastle in 1979 and had a memorable five-year spell at Pittodrie, winning the European Cup Winners' Cup and Uefa Super Cup as well as two league titles and three Scottish Cups. The 69-year-old told the BBC's Sacked in the Morning podcast about the conversation he had with boss Ferguson that convinced him to make the move to the north east.
The merchandise stalls were doing a roaring trade before kick-off as flags and scarves emblazoned with Pep Guardiola's face were bought by those attending the end of this incredible era. The arrival of the City team bus was greeted by hundreds of supporters lining up alongside the barriers in front of the Colin Bell Stand entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guardiola entering the stadium for one last time as their manager. Only the great Manchester United era under Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley's Liverpool in the 1970s and '80s have enjoyed such trophy laden years.
On 8 May 2013, the football world rejoiced when the news came through that Sir Alex Ferguson was walking away from Manchester United and into retirement. After 38 trophies in 27 years - including 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League crowns and the first Treble by an English side - you could understand the relief. Now, with Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola is on his way out of Etihad Stadium, the feeling is mutual.
On 8 May 2013, the football world rejoiced when the news came through that Sir Alex Ferguson was walking away from Manchester United and into retirement. After 38 trophies in 27 years - including 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League crowns and the first Treble by an English side - you could understand the relief. Now, with Manchester City confirming Pep Guardiola is on his way out of Etihad Stadium, the feeling is mutual.
We've compared Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson's Premier League careers and not just on trophies... The post Pep Guardiola vs Sir Alex Ferguson: Who is the best Premier League manager of all-time? appeared first on Planet Football.
