Legendary ex-Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on the loss of his wife Cathy following...

Sir Alex Ferguson has shared his feelings about the passing of his wife, Cathy. Lady Cathy Ferguson died last October at the age of 84. You can listen to more discussions on this topic in the podcast "It's All Kicking Off!" which is available on various platforms. New episodes are released every Monday and Thursday.

Posted: 3:26 PM BST, September 20, 2024 | Latest update: 6:15 PM BST, September 20, 2024

Sir Alex Ferguson has discussed how he's been handling the passing of his wife, Cathy, in a rare in-depth interview.

The wife of the iconic ex-Manchester United manager passed away at the age of 84 last October. She was a beloved presence at Old Trafford, and many former players, including David Beckham and Gary Neville, attended her funeral.

Sir Alex and Lady Cathy, as she was lovingly called, first crossed paths in 1964 and got married two years later. They enjoyed nearly 58 years of a joyful marriage.

In a candid interview with the BBC, Ferguson praised Lady Cathy, sharing that she was a central figure in the family before her passing.

"After all, 58 years is a considerable amount of time. She was an amazing partner, a wonderful mom, and an exceptional grandmother," he remarked.

Sir Alex Ferguson has shared his feelings about the passing of his wife Cathy, who died last year.

Sir Alex and Lady Cathy spent nearly 58 years together as a married couple after they exchanged vows in 1966.

Lady Cathy was very well-liked at United and convinced Sir Alex not to leave the club in 2001.

Ferguson discussed his defeat in an uncommon in-depth conversation with the BBC.

Without a doubt, she was the one in charge of the band.

Lady Cathy is well-recognized for her significant contribution to Ferguson's rise as the most successful manager in the history of English football.

The Scottish manager secured 13 league championships with United, transforming the club into a dominant force in the initial twenty years of the Premier League.

However, everything might have turned out quite differently since he was planning to retire after the 2001-2002 season.

Nevertheless, United lost out on the championship that year to Arsenal, and Lady Cathy convinced Ferguson to stay on rather than resign.

He added six more Premier League titles to his achievements, along with his second Champions League trophy in 2008.

Since Ferguson retired in 2013, United hasn't claimed the league title, and the 82-year-old frequently observes from the stands as Manchester City has largely ruled English football over the last ten years.

Ferguson stepped down in 2013 after claiming his 13th Premier League championship with Manchester United.

He has observed how Pep Guardiola's Manchester City has been in control over the past few years. He confessed that he misses being a manager, particularly when it comes to those crucial matches in European competitions.

Ferguson acknowledged that he does miss being in charge of a team, but he has learned to adapt to his new lifestyle as time has gone by.

When he was asked about his life these days, he replied, "It's good, actually. I've been retired for 11 years, so I've learned to adapt."

There are times when I find myself longing for management. I remember during the first year after I retired, I attended the European final and told Cathy, "This is what I truly miss" — the excitement of big matches and European competitions.

I attended most of the European finals because I discovered something that resonated with me—something I would have loved to experience on a daily basis.

These are the major events that United should consistently take part in.