It won’t be the same without him

It’s August 1988 and, although discontent is starting to grow on the Old Trafford terraces, Alex Ferguson’s determination is only deepening.

In fact, he sets the tone that would define the next 25 years.

“This isn’t just a job to me,” the then 46-year-old proclaimed. “It’s a mission. I am deadly serious about it. Some people would reckon too serious. We will get there, believe me. And when it happens, life will change for Liverpool and everyone else — dramatically.”