Manchester United show appreciation to the magnitude of their legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. As planned, the Red Devils introduce statue Ferguson at Old Trafford.
Ferguson statue in the form of a bronze sculpture by artist Philip Jackson outcome - also sculpted the figure of George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law's in Old Trafford. The statue was placed in a strategic position near the entrance to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand - previously known as the North Stand.
Sky Sports reported, there were about 2,500 people present at MU statue was formally introduced to the public, on Friday (23/11/2012). Some of the names attached to the club attended, among others, Sir Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona, Andy Cole, Denis Irwin, Gary and Phil Neville, Bryan Robson, Peter Schmeichel, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Edwin van der Sar, and Dwight Yorke. Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham's absence, but they were "present" in the form of video recordings.
Ferguson's wife, Lady Cathy, have the honor to unveil the cloth that covered the statue of her husband. After that, the 2.74 meter tall statue opened with Ferguson's position put her hands on his chest was.
"Usually people die first before made the statue. I live longer than death," Ferguson joked in his speech.
"This is a proud moment. Adventure that I live at the club is incredible. I deal with so many great players and thanks to them I am here today. They all have made a sculpture," he said.
"They are fantastic players. I feel very privileged could handle the great players from 1986 to today. They gave us all great pleasure," said the Scot.
"I am very proud today. This is a fantastic honor. I want to thank the Director of Manchester United, the club owner, and all the people involved in this decision," said Ferguson.
Ferguson statue in the form of a bronze sculpture by artist Philip Jackson outcome - also sculpted the figure of George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law's in Old Trafford. The statue was placed in a strategic position near the entrance to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand - previously known as the North Stand.
Sky Sports reported, there were about 2,500 people present at MU statue was formally introduced to the public, on Friday (23/11/2012). Some of the names attached to the club attended, among others, Sir Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona, Andy Cole, Denis Irwin, Gary and Phil Neville, Bryan Robson, Peter Schmeichel, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Edwin van der Sar, and Dwight Yorke. Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham's absence, but they were "present" in the form of video recordings.
Ferguson's wife, Lady Cathy, have the honor to unveil the cloth that covered the statue of her husband. After that, the 2.74 meter tall statue opened with Ferguson's position put her hands on his chest was.
"Usually people die first before made the statue. I live longer than death," Ferguson joked in his speech.
"This is a proud moment. Adventure that I live at the club is incredible. I deal with so many great players and thanks to them I am here today. They all have made a sculpture," he said.
"They are fantastic players. I feel very privileged could handle the great players from 1986 to today. They gave us all great pleasure," said the Scot.
"I am very proud today. This is a fantastic honor. I want to thank the Director of Manchester United, the club owner, and all the people involved in this decision," said Ferguson.
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