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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen triumph that became ‘the peak I needed to conquer’

The 84-year-old has spoken about the defining fixtures in his career in his new book 'Games of My Life'.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:21 AM
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen triumph that became ‘the peak I needed to conquer’
Key Things to Know
  • Sir Alex Ferguson selected Aberdeen's 1980 title win over Hibs as a defining fixture in his new book.
  • Ferguson described winning the Scottish league championship as the peak he had always needed to conquer.
  • Aberdeen secured their first title since 1955 with a 5-0 victory against Hibs at Easter Road.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In his new book 'Games of My Life', Sir Alex Ferguson selected Aberdeen's 1980 title-winning 5-0 victory over Hibernian as a career-defining match. Ferguson described winning the Scottish Premier Division title as the peak he needed to conquer, comparing his emotions to those of mountaineers reaching the summit of Mount Everest.

The 1980 championship was Aberdeen's first league title since 1955, secured following a decisive 15-game winning streak. Ferguson went on to win numerous honors at Pittodrie and Manchester United, but noted that claiming the Scottish league title was a personal ambition that had previously eluded him during his playing days.

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