November 6, 1986 – 23 years ago today – the day that Manchester United appointed Sir Alex Ferguson manager. With Ron Atkinson dismissed by the United board, Martin Edwards offered Ferguson the post that the Scot had been linked to that summer. The rest, as they say, is glorious history. Add your favourite memories below.
Manchester United honours under Ferguson
- Premier League: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
- FA Cup: 1989–90, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
- League Cup: 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09
- FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008
- UEFA Champions League: 1998–99, 2007–08
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1990–91
- UEFA Super Cup: 1991
- Intercontinental Cup: 1999
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
Ferguson’s individual awards
- Football Writers’ Association Tribute Award: 1996
- Mussabini Medal: 1999
- UEFA Champions League Manager of the Year: 1998–99
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 1999
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team Award: 1999
- IFFHS Club Coach of the Year: 1999
- LMA Manager of the Decade: 1990s
- Laureus World Sports Award for Team of the Year: 2000
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award: 2001
- English Football Hall of Fame: 2002
- Onze d’Or Coach of the Year: 1999, 2007
- Professional Footballers’ Association Merit Award: 2007
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2007, 2008
- Premier League Manager of the Year: 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008-09
- LMA Manager of the Year: 1998–99, 2007–08
- World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year: 1993, 1999, 2007, 2008
Orders and special awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): 1983
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE): 1995
- Knight Bachelor: 1999
Alex Ferguson's Appointment
In the office, 1986
The first trophy, FA Cup Final replay, 1990
Eric Cantona signs, 1992
First Premier League trophy, 1993
The first double, 1994
His greatest success, 1999 treble
Ferguson receives knighthood, 1999
20 years at Old Trafford, 2006
A second Champions League, 2008
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Fergie’s career is full of outstanding achievements. Thanks for sharing these snaps!!
absolutely brilliant! thankyou for sharing it!
The most inspired decision amongst many in the history of British football…EASY! Signing Eric Cantona for 1.2M. Just look at the records!