23 November 2012 Last updated at 17:56

In pictures: United legends see statue to manager unveiled

Several former players, including Eric Cantona, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, attended the ceremony.

Sir Alex Ferguson statue at Old Trafford

A bronze statue of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been unveiled at Old Trafford.

Lady Cathy Ferguson unveils a statue of her husband Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford

Ferguson has been in charge of United for 26 years, winning 27 major trophies including 12 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues. "I've had an incredible journey at the club and so many great players, some of whom are here today," he said.

Manchester United"s manager Ferguson and wife Cathy

The 9ft (2.75m) statue, created by Philip Jackson, was unveiled by Sir Alex's wife Cathy.

Dutch striker Robin Van Persie was one of the current Manchester United players who was at the ceremony.

Statue of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford in Manchester

The statue was commissioned in November 2011 to mark Ferguson's 25 years at the club, when the North Stand was renamed the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.

Manchester

In pictures: United legends see statue to manager unveiled

Share this page

Related Stories

Related Internet links

Services

About BBC News