Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger were the latest to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame.
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A total of 15 former Premier League players have made it to the shortlist of the league’s Hall of Fame. The latest list includes some big names such as Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen and John Terry among others. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger were the latest to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame this week. Last year, the likes of Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Patrick Vieira, Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany and Ian Wright were inducted.
“Fans around the world once again invited to vote for three former Premier League players to join the Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Premier League Awards Panel and previously inducted Hall of Fame members. Fans can vote at www.premierleague.com/halloffame and via the Premier League app. The 2023 online vote will be open until 6pm on Monday 10 April, with the chosen inductees unveiled on Wednesday 3 May,” a statement from the official Premier League website read.
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The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It is the highest individual honour awarded by the League. The Hall of Fame was launched in 2021. Its inaugural inductees are Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Roy Keane, Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.
Players shortlisted for Premier League Hall of Fame: Petr Cech, Andrew Cole, Ashley Cole, Tony Adams, Sol Campbell, Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe, Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, John Terry, Yaya Toure and Nemanja Vidic.
Legendary former managers Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal are the latest to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Sir Alex is the most successful manager in Premier League era, having won the league title a record 13 times. “I’m truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this,” Ferguson said.
“However, it’s not just about me as a person. It’s about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I’m also proud for the club, the staff and my players. My job was to send the fans home happy. United’s history and my own expectations were the things that drove me and I then had to try and develop all my players with the same expectations and make sure we could go out and achieve them.”
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger’s 22 seasons in charge of Arsenal is a Premier League record. “I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame,” Wenger said. “We always wanted to give something special to the fans and when you have players capable of remarkable things, the most important thing for me is the obligation of perfection. I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger.”
