Unquestionably one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of English club football, the “Great Dane” combined intimidating physical presence and impressive acrobatic agility. A key component of Manchester United’s dominance of the Premier League during its first decade, Schmeichel talks about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and how he came perilously close to being thrown out of Old Trafford after disrespecting the Scot. Sir Alex Ferguson adds a wonderful contribution in the assessment of Schmeichel.