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Kieran Shannon: Starting all over again with Fergie

Broadcaster Gary Newbon has interviewed or worked with nearly them all. Clough. Ali. Big Jack. But as the title of his autobiography suggests, many know him best for his sparring with Alex Ferguson. 
British TV sports presenter Gary Newbon poses with his medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on May 16, 2019. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read YUI MOK/AFP via Getty Images)

British TV sports presenter Gary Newbon poses with his medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on May 16, 2019. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read YUI MOK/AFP via Getty Images)

"Alex Ferguson, they put you through the mill, into injury time, almost lost the cup and you win it. The new European champions, the Treble, the dream comes true for you…" 

Gary Newbon, live on ITV, May 26, 1999 

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