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I think his team are mirroring Stuart Pearce as the player he was. (on Manchester City)

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Alex Ferguson
Age: 82
Born: 1941
Born: December 31
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
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Alexander Chapman Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson
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