Alex Ferguson is the most successful and longest-serving manager in Manchester United's history, having won 12 English titles, two European Champions League crowns, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
Magic milestones —
Alex Ferguson is the most successful and longest-serving manager in Manchester United's history, having won 12 English titles, two European Champions League crowns, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
Despite being a prolific goalscorer for Scottish clubs St. Johnstone and Dunfermline, Ferguson's big move to Glasgow Rangers in 1967 proved disappointing and he left two years later. He ended his playing days at Ayr in 1974 without winning a major honor.
Striking out —
Despite being a prolific goalscorer for Scottish clubs St. Johnstone and Dunfermline, Ferguson's big move to Glasgow Rangers in 1967 proved disappointing and he left two years later. He ended his playing days at Ayr in 1974 without winning a major honor.
Ferguson hugs Sandy Jardine (left) of Hearts after guiding Aberdeen to a fourth Scottish Cup win in 1986. It was his last success with the Dons, having won three Scottish league titles and the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup -- beating mighty Real Madrid in the final.
The Don of Aberdeen —
Ferguson hugs Sandy Jardine (left) of Hearts after guiding Aberdeen to a fourth Scottish Cup win in 1986. It was his last success with the Dons, having won three Scottish league titles and the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup -- beating mighty Real Madrid in the final.
Ferguson survived a difficult first four years at Manchester United before winning a title -- the 1990 FA Cup. Here he celebrates with Bryan Robson, who became the first United captain to lift the trophy three times after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 in the final replay.
First United trophy —
Ferguson survived a difficult first four years at Manchester United before winning a title -- the 1990 FA Cup. Here he celebrates with Bryan Robson, who became the first United captain to lift the trophy three times after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 in the final replay.
Ferguson lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup for the second time in his career in 1991, when United beat Barcelona 2-1 in the final.
European glory —
Ferguson lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup for the second time in his career in 1991, when United beat Barcelona 2-1 in the final.
In 1993, United won the English title for the first time in 26 years, and Ferguson took the club on a tour of South Africa, where he met Nelson Mandela before the ANC leader became the country's first post-apartheid president.
Meeting Mandela —
In 1993, United won the English title for the first time in 26 years, and Ferguson took the club on a tour of South Africa, where he met Nelson Mandela before the ANC leader became the country's first post-apartheid president.
Ferguson celebrates with his assistant Brian Kidd after United won the Premiership again in 1994, then went on to secure a domestic double by beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final. United repeated the feat in 1996.
Double delight —
Ferguson celebrates with his assistant Brian Kidd after United won the Premiership again in 1994, then went on to secure a domestic double by beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final. United repeated the feat in 1996.
Ferguson receives the Manager of the Month award in March 1997 before guiding United to another league title that season.
No. 1 again —
Ferguson receives the Manager of the Month award in March 1997 before guiding United to another league title that season.
Ferguson with his grandson Jake before the 1999 FA Cup final victory against Newcastle that sealed United's third double in six years.
Keeping it in the family —
Ferguson with his grandson Jake before the 1999 FA Cup final victory against Newcastle that sealed United's third double in six years.
Just four days later, United completed a treble with an incredible last-gasp win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. Ferguson and keeper Peter Schmeichel hold the trophy in Barcelona.
Treble the joy —
Just four days later, United completed a treble with an incredible last-gasp win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. Ferguson and keeper Peter Schmeichel hold the trophy in Barcelona.
Another European title followed in 2008, but Barcelona handed United disappointment in the 2009 and 2011 finals. However, Ferguson and his players still earned a parade last season after winning a record 19th English league title.
Fergie's heroes —
Another European title followed in 2008, but Barcelona handed United disappointment in the 2009 and 2011 finals. However, Ferguson and his players still earned a parade last season after winning a record 19th English league title.