Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson changed his mind over a move to Tottenham and the rest is history.
Flynn, who has been in conversation with all the leading members of the Spurs hierarchy at that time, writes:"The directors, to a man, were enthusiastic endorsers of the choice . All aspects of the contract agreed. Unfortunately, Mrs Ferguson was not keen on a move to London and that was that."
That's right. Cathy Ferguson, the wife of Sir Alex, played a major part in football history because she didn't want to move to the capital.also details a conversation between former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards and Scholar about Sir Alex Ferguson's life-changing decision.It reads: ‘Martin refused to believe him . When, out of curiosity, he tackled Ferguson about the story, Ferguson averted his gaze and didn't reply.
Ferguson, of course, went on to enjoy a trophy-laden 27 year spell at Old Trafford and lifted 13 Premier League titles amongst many other trophies.
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