SIR Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history – winning an astonishing 38 major honours including 13 Premier League titles.
By his side as he dominated English football was his wife Cathy, here’s the lowdown on Mrs Ferguson.
Who is Alex Ferguson’s wife Cathy?
Cathy is the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
The pair tied the knot in 1966, and her former name was Cathy Holding.
The pair first met in 1964, and she has been there throughout his playing career and journey to management.
They have three sons together and have been married for over 50 years.
In total, the couple have three children and 11 grandchildren, with Alex saying that his wife is the real force to be reckoned with.
He has said: “Cathy is fantastic with the kids. It’s a military operation with her. If any of them misbehave, they’re in the doghouse.”
Who are Cathy and Sir Alex’s children?
Alex and Cathy have three sons, Mark, born in 1968, and twin boys Darren and Jason, born 1972.
Darren followed his father into football and is currently the manager of League One outfit Doncaster Rovers.
He played at Manchester United under his father, before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1994.
He also played for Sparta Rotterdam, Wrexham and Peterborough United, who he also managed.
How has Cathy helped with Alex Ferguson’s career?
There were claims that Ferguson suffered discrimination at Rangers due to his wife’s Catholicism, but he made it clear in his autobiography that the club knew of her religion.
When Alex wanted to retire, his family convinced him to remain in charge of Manchester United, with Cathy listing her reasoning as “One, your health is good. Two, I’m not having you in the house. And three, you’re too young anyway.”
Ferguson went on to retire a few years later, saying his wife needed him after her sister died.
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What’s the latest on Alex Ferguson’s health?
Alex Ferguson is battling for life after being rushed to hospital over the weekend of Saturday, May 5, 2018.
United said in a statement at the time: “Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage.
“The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.
“His family request privacy in this matter.”
On May 8 it was reported the legendary manager was “sitting up talking and asking about his results” – although this has yet to be confirmed by either Manchester United or Sir Alex’s family.
A source said: “The prognosis is good and his closest friends in football are being kept abreast of any developments.”
The following day Sir Alex stunned his family by asking for the football scores he’d missed – after he was taken to hospital hours before son Darren’s Doncaster Rovers played host to Wigan on the last day of the season.
Manchester United have since said that Sir Alex has come out of intensive care.
The club added his family had been overwhelmed by the “level of support”.
Outgoing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: “It’s fantastic news. He has worked very hard and deserves a long period of enjoying life. I hope he’s back soon and in good shape.”
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