Alex Ferguson ‘very close’ to Team GB job at 2012 Olympics, reveals Sebastian Coe

CLOSE: Alex Ferguson spoke with Sebastian Coe about managing Team GB at the 2012 Olympics. Pic: PA

Sebastian Coe has revealed how close he came to landing Alex Ferguson to manage Team GB at the London Olympics.

On the 10-year anniversary of the Games, July 27, Coe has lifted the lid on his attempt to lure then Manchester United boss Ferguson in 2012.