Sir Alex Ferguson Challenge - Rules
For this save, I'm taking on the Sir Alex Ferguson Challenge – trying to replicate (or even beat) the legendary career of SAF himself. Here are the rules I'll be following:
I will holiday until November 6th, the date Sir Alex took over Manchester United in 1986.
On that date, I'll take charge of the club that is sitting 2nd bottom of the league.
Win a domestic cup within 4 seasons – Ferguson won his first trophy (FA Cup) against Crystal Palace in 1989/90.
Win a league title within 7 seasons – Ferguson won his first league title in 1992/93.
Win a league and domestic cup double within 8 seasons – replicating United's 1993/94 double.
Win a league, domestic cup, and the Champions League within 13 seasons – aiming for the iconic 1998/99 treble.
Promote and use youth players: Every matchday squad must include at least one player promoted through the youth academy.
Promote at least one youth player into the senior squad every season.
No transfers between direct rivals – just like SAF, loyalty and rivalry matter.
Absolutely no use of the in-game editor – everything has to be earned properly.
For comparison (and extra motivation!), here’s what Sir Alex achieved:
Premier League titles: 13
FA Cups: 5
League Cups: 4
Community Shields: 10
UEFA Champions Leagues: 2
UEFA Europa League (replacing the old Cup Winners' Cup): 1
UEFA Super Cup: 1
FIFA Club World Cups (including the Intercontinental Cup equivalent): 2
The ultimate goal is to build a dynasty: dominate domestically and in Europe, all while developing young talents and creating a true club legacy.
For this save, I'm taking on the Sir Alex Ferguson Challenge – trying to replicate (or even beat) the legendary career of SAF himself. Here are the rules I'll be following:
I will holiday until November 6th, the date Sir Alex took over Manchester United in 1986.
On that date, I'll take charge of the club that is sitting 2nd bottom of the league.
Win a domestic cup within 4 seasons – Ferguson won his first trophy (FA Cup) against Crystal Palace in 1989/90.
Win a league title within 7 seasons – Ferguson won his first league title in 1992/93.
Win a league and domestic cup double within 8 seasons – replicating United's 1993/94 double.
Win a league, domestic cup, and the Champions League within 13 seasons – aiming for the iconic 1998/99 treble.
Promote and use youth players: Every matchday squad must include at least one player promoted through the youth academy.
Promote at least one youth player into the senior squad every season.
No transfers between direct rivals – just like SAF, loyalty and rivalry matter.
Absolutely no use of the in-game editor – everything has to be earned properly.
For comparison (and extra motivation!), here’s what Sir Alex achieved:
Premier League titles: 13
FA Cups: 5
League Cups: 4
Community Shields: 10
UEFA Champions Leagues: 2
UEFA Europa League (replacing the old Cup Winners' Cup): 1
UEFA Super Cup: 1
FIFA Club World Cups (including the Intercontinental Cup equivalent): 2
The ultimate goal is to build a dynasty: dominate domestically and in Europe, all while developing young talents and creating a true club legacy.
