Manchester United was more for alcohol excesses than for successes, as Scotland's resigned national coach Alex Ferguson, still without sir in the name, was committed in November 1986. That he should remain in office nearly 27 years would hardly be held in the early days the way a possible. Only in 1993, the Red Devils should end below the bulkhead their 26 years lasting Cup misery, but subsequently launch a success story that reached its peak with the triple in 1999, continued to do so as a result, however, for a long time. (. And a 13x Premier League, FA Cup 5x, 2x Champions League) is a key factor in Ferguson's long-term success was his lucky hand in the transfer market — demonstrates how the following listing. 1987: Steve Bruce from Norwich City (825,000 pounds) In his first full season with the Red Devils committed in Ferguson defender Steve Bruce for 825,000 pounds (about 980,000 euros today) not only an important key player but also a capped top scorer (19 goals this ...