Alan Tonge was signed by Manchester United in 1986 at the very start of Alex Ferguson's time at the club. By the age of 24 his career was over due to injury and in the time that has passed since he has become a sports lecturer and researcher, with a particular interest in sports psychology and player welfare.

In this podcast we discussed;

• the culture present at Manchester United in Ferguson's early years in charge
• dealing with leaving the job of his dreams
• his PhD research including the impact of transitions and de selection in football
• what sport could do better to look after its elite athletes

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