How many children does Sir Alex Ferguson have?

SIR Alex Ferguson and his partner Cathy brought three children into the world.

Here we take a look at the couple’s boys.

Sir Alex’s wife passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023Reuters

How many children does Sir Alex Ferguson have?

Ferguson and his wife Cathy married in 1966 having met in 1964.

They were together for over 50 years and have three sons — Mark and twins Darren and Jason.

They also have 11 grandchildren.

News broke on Friday October 6 that the former Manchester United manager’s wife Cathy has passed away aged 84.

Darren

Darren is probably the most well known of Fergie’s sons after he followed in his father’s footsteps.

The 46-year-old is a former Manchester United, Wolves and Peterborough player and is currently the manager of Peterborough United.

He has also managed Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers.

Mark

Eldest son Mark, 50, is an investment banker.

Mark Tagliaferri, Chairman Active Asset Investment Management, told the Guardian that Mark likes to look after his father’s finances.

He said: “His son gets involved in all of his financial affairs.”

Jason

Darren’s twin brother Jason runs an events management company.

He also directed the 2021 documentary Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give in.

The film looks at how a boy from Glasgow became one of the greatest football managers of all time.

Who was Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife Cathy?

Born Cathy Holding, she was known for being the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

The couple first met in 1964, before tying the knot two years later in 1966.

This means, the pair were married for nearly 60 years before she sadly passed away.

Cathy was known for being by her husband’s side throughout his playing career, and incredible journey to management.

Speaking in the 2021 documentary Sir Alex Ferguson Never Give In, Cathy joked that she thought he was a “thug” when she first met him.

The football legend had a cut to his face which he suffered playing in a match, when his future wife saw him for the first time.

The couple met when they were both working at the Remington Rand typewriter factory in Hillington, Glasgow.

Cathy said: “I just saw him walking through and I thought he was a thug.

“Then I found out he was a footballer and that didn’t make him any different to me.

“He bought me a box of liquorice allsorts at the movies, of which he ate all of them, and a local paper when we came out. That was my romantic day.

“We got married in Glasgow registry office in 1966 and that was the start. I went to my work and he went to his football.”