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From Red to Read: The Story of Fergie's First Fledgling at Manchester United is the compelling tale of former professional footballer Dr Alan Tonge and his journey from Manchester United to PhD graduate.

Alan became Sir Alex Ferguson's first acquisition when he signed for the Red Devils as a schoolboy in January 1987. He turned professional with his boyhood club but suffered the heartbreak of being released when he was 19.

A move to Exeter City provided the opportunity to play first-team football under World Cup-winner Alan Ball before a serious back injury ended Tonge’s football career at the age of just 22. After feeling completely lost and enduring mental-health battles, Tonge rebuilt his life by reinvesting in his education. He achieved numerous academic qualifications, culminating in a PhD, alongside a successful career as a university lecturer.

From Red to Read is the inspirational story of a man who found an alternative route to success and happiness after his dreams of a football career were cut short.

From Red to Read: The Story of Fergie's First

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      Publisher Pitch Publishing
      Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
      Published 5 February 2024
      ISBN-13 9781801506649
      978-1801506649
      ISBN-10 1801506647
      Also in:
      Biography Autobiography: sport Sport Association football (Soccer)

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From Red to Read: The Story of Fergie's First Fledgling at Manchester United is the compelling tale of former professional footballer Dr Alan Tonge and his journey from Manchester United to PhD graduate.

      Alan became Sir Alex Ferguson's first acquisition when he signed for the Red Devils as a schoolboy in January 1987. He turned professional with his boyhood club but suffered the heartbreak of being released when he was 19.

      A move to Exeter City provided the opportunity to play first-team football under World Cup-winner Alan Ball before a serious back injury ended Tonge’s football career at the age of just 22. After feeling completely lost and enduring mental-health battles, Tonge rebuilt his life by reinvesting in his education. He achieved numerous academic qualifications, culminating in a PhD, alongside a successful career as a university lecturer.

      From Red to Read is the inspirational story of a man who found an alternative route to success and happiness after his dreams of a football career were cut short.

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