Alex Ferguson’s first day at Man Utd in 1986:

One of Ferguson’s greatest hires was Peter Schmeichel – the Danish goalkeeper who was adept at both saving and scoring goals:

Although Eric Cantona was a major asset for Ferguson’s team during the 1990s, he was also the cause of one of the team’s most controversial moments:

“Football, bloody hell” – Ferguson’s statement after his team’s dramatic 1999 Treble victory:

The Manchester Derby in 2009 saw a tense match between two rivals, with Ferguson’s squad emerging victorious despite a strong start from City:

Ferguson had a few words about the Thierry Henry handball controversy:

Old Trafford unveiled an Alex Ferguson statue in November 2012, with the man himself giving a speech about the honour:

One of the manager’s most amusing moments was his encounter with a popped balloon:

Ferguson still has some serious foot control skills: