Quote by Alex Ferguson

Football management is such a pressurised thing - horseracing is a release. I'm also learning to play the piano - I'm quite determined - it's another release from the pressure of my job.

Football management is such a pressurised thing - horseracin

Summary

The quote highlights the intense pressure that comes with football management, a highly demanding profession. The speaker compares their passion for horseracing and learning to play the piano as essential outlets from this pressure. Engaging in these activities provides them with a sense of release and a way to escape the stress of their job. It reveals their determination to actively seek and enjoy these alternative pursuits as a means of maintaining equilibrium in their life.

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By Alex Ferguson

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