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Sir Alex: 1986-1991

Wednesday 8 May 2013 20:19, UK

  1. Possibly the game that saved Ferguson's career, as after seven games without a win Mark Robins' goal knocked an in-form Forest out of the FA Cup.
    Image: Possibly the game that saved Ferguson's career, as after seven games without a win Mark Robins' goal knocked an in-form Forest out of the FA Cup.
  2. On November 6th 1986, Manchester United revealed their new manager; a promising young Scot, who had achieved wonders with Aberdeen, named Alex Ferguson.
    Image: On November 6th 1986, Manchester United revealed their new manager; a promising young Scot, who had achieved wonders with Aberdeen, named Alex Ferguson.
  3. Ferguson was chosen as Ron Atkinson's replacement, in the hope that he would be able to lead United to success after a slump in the 1986/87 season.
    Image: Ferguson was chosen as Ron Atkinson's replacement, in the hope that he would be able to lead United to success after a slump in the 1986/87 season.
  4. However his tenure got off to a bad start with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of strugglers Oxford United, leaving the Reds second from bottom.
    Image: However his tenure got off to a bad start with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of strugglers Oxford United, leaving the Reds second from bottom.
  5. Though the Scotsman would steady the ship and lead United to a respectable 11th-place finish, with a notable double over eventual runners-up Liverpool.
    Image: Though the Scotsman would steady the ship and lead United to a respectable 11th-place finish, with a notable double over eventual runners-up Liverpool.
  6. In an attempt to build on this, Fergie brought in Viv Anderson and Brian McClair. These new signings helped United to a second-place finish in 1987/88.
    Image: In an attempt to build on this, Fergie brought in Viv Anderson and Brian McClair. These new signings helped United to a second-place finish in 1987/88.
  7. Mark Hughes was brought back to Old Trafford in '88 with great things expected of United. It was however a disappointing season as the Reds finished 11th.
    Image: Mark Hughes was brought back to Old Trafford in '88 with great things expected of United. It was however a disappointing season as the Reds finished 11th.
  8. The Scot's only appearance in a United shirt came in a pre-season friendly against Somerset Cricket Club, when both he and Archie Knox played up front.
    Image: The Scot's only appearance in a United shirt came in a pre-season friendly against Somerset Cricket Club, when both he and Archie Knox played up front.
  9. Ferguson was called to an FA disciplinary hearing in 1990; a situation that he would become accustomed to as a man never afraid of voicing his opinions.
    Image: Ferguson was called to an FA disciplinary hearing in 1990; a situation that he would become accustomed to as a man never afraid of voicing his opinions.
  10. The 1989-90 season was to prove the most succesful yet for Fergie, as he guided his team to the FA Cup final and a second-place finish in the league.
    Image: The 1989-90 season was to prove the most succesful yet for Fergie, as he guided his team to the FA Cup final and a second-place finish in the league.
  11. Ferguson celebrates winning his first major honour with Manchester United after beating Crystal Palace in extra-time of the 1990 FA Cup final replay.
    Image: Ferguson celebrates winning his first major honour with Manchester United after beating Crystal Palace in extra-time of the 1990 FA Cup final replay.
  12. Success in the FA Cup qualified United for the Cup Winners' Cup, which they won in 1991.
    Image: Success in the FA Cup qualified United for the Cup Winners' Cup, which they won in 1991.
  13. Two United legends, Ferguson and Sir Matt Busby hold aloft the European Cup Winners' Cup.
    Image: Two United legends, Ferguson and Sir Matt Busby hold aloft the European Cup Winners' Cup.
  14. Fergie was however unable to complete a cup double, as Atkinson led his Sheffield Wednesday side to victory over United in the League Cup final.
    Image: Fergie was however unable to complete a cup double, as Atkinson led his Sheffield Wednesday side to victory over United in the League Cup final.

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