Building the Perfect Manager — bleacherreport.com

This isn't just about the knighthood, Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements in the game meant that he carried an air about him that people were often intimidated by. That intimidation manifested itself in several ways. Referees weren't "biased" in favour of Ferguson's United in the manner that fans of many annoyed rivals suggested they were over the years, but if the status of Ferguson on the touchline could help swing one or two decisions in his team's favour then the Scot would make sure that he could be seen.

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