Glaswegian Sir Alex Ferguson has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
The Govan-born man, alongside Arsene Wenger, has become one of the first managers to be inducted into the prestigious hall, which recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success in the league.
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Speaking on the award, Sir Alex said: "It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this.
"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."
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Before his success at Manchester United, the 81-year-old began his football career at Harmony Row Boys Club in Govan, before progressing to Drumchapel Amateurs.
At the age of 16, he made his amateur debut for Queens Park, before moving to Rangers in 1967.
Sir Alex moved from playing to managing in 1974 at East Stirlingshire. After spells at St Mirren and Aberdeen, he accepted the top job at Manchester United in 1986.
He manoeuvred the popular club to 13 title wins, 528 wins (out of 810 matches), and 1752 points on the table.
He was named manager of the season 11 times and collected the manager of the month award on 27 occasions.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger both made a remarkable contribution to the history of football in this country.
"They brought unparalleled levels of success to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, raising standards and thrilling fans with a rivalry which resulted in an astonishing 16 title wins between them."
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