Sir Alex Ferguson won 38 major trophies as Manchester United manager – but all of that success might not have happened had it not been for Lee Martin.
Ferguson is a legendary figure at Old Trafford, fondly remembered as United’s best ever manager thanks to a trophy-laden 27-year spell in charge. The Scot was a figure of unquestioned authority during the vast majority of his spell at the club, but he wasn’t always so secure in his job.
Just three years into his stint, Ferguson was under huge pressure. The 1989/90 season had not been a good one for United: they finished 13th in the First Division and, at one stage, went 11 games without a league win.
