NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM
announced today that Sir Alex
Ferguson, one of the greatest managers in soccer history,
will sit down for an exclusive Q&A with an in-studio audience
at the SiriusXM Studios in New York
City on Friday, October 9.
The event is part of SiriusXM's acclaimed "Town Hall" series,
which features intimate, in-studio gatherings that bring together
an iconic personality and SiriusXM listeners. The show will
air on October 9 at 7:00 pm ET on SiriusXM FC, channel 85, and will
be moderated by longtime soccer executive and SiriusXM host
Charlie Stillitano.
Sir Alex, the longest serving manager in Manchester United
history and one of the most decorated coaches the game has ever
seen, will talk about his legendary career and his principles for
leadership, and he will answer questions posed by the SiriusXM
subscribers in attendance. Sir Alex's new book,
Leading, will be released in the
United States on October
6.
"It's a great honour to be asked to participate in the "SiriusXM
Town Hall" series and I am looking forward to sitting down with
Charlie Stillitano to discuss my
career and approach to management," Sir Alex said. "It will
be an enjoyable experience and I'm intrigued to hear what the
SiriusXM listeners want to learn about my time in football."
"To look at Sir Alex's life and career is to see a profile of
extraordinary leadership and success. He has set an example that
can be admired far beyond the world of sports," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief
Content Officer. "We are honored and excited that he has
chosen SiriusXM as a place to share his thoughts and experiences in
sports and a variety of other areas."
Sir Alex Ferguson retired as
manager of Manchester United in 2013 following a period of over 26
years and 1500 games at the helm of one of the most storied sports
franchises in the world. Over a management career that lasted 39
years, he won 49 major trophies, making him the most successful
manager in the history of British soccer.
Admired for placing his emphasis on attacking football, with
home-grown talent at the heart of his teams, Sir Alex made his name
with Aberdeen, winning nine
domestic trophies and a European Cup Winners Cup over a six-year
period in the late 70s and early 80s. After moving over to
Manchester United in 1986, he led the club to the first of many
trophies together in 1990. Domestically he won four League Cups,
five FA Cups and a staggering 13 League titles. Internationally, he
guided Manchester United to the 1999 UEFA Champions League title
and the Red Devils that year became the first English club to
complete the fabled treble (Premier League, FA Cup and Champions
League titles). He added another Champions League title and
Cup Winners Cup along with an Intercontinental Cup and a FIFA Club
World Cup.
Sir Alex is now Director on the football board at Old Trafford
and serves in an ambassador role for both UNICEF and UEFA as well
holding the position of Fellow to the Executive Education Program
at Harvard Business School.
After the debut the special will be available on SiriusXM On
Demand. Some of the personalities previously featured on
SiriusXM's "Town Hall" specials include Pele, Taylor Swift, Bruce
Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Katy
Perry, Eminem, Gary Player,
Roger Goodell, Mike Krzyzewski and others.
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