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Sir Alex: 1991-1996

Wednesday 8 May 2013 20:18, UK

  1. Dion Dublin was one of Ferguson's big name signings during the summer of '92...
    Image: Dion Dublin was one of Ferguson's big name signings during the summer of '92...
  2. ... but it was Sir Alex's signing of an enigmatic Frenchman from Leeds that would prove the most influential bit of business.
    Image: ... but it was Sir Alex's signing of an enigmatic Frenchman from Leeds that would prove the most influential bit of business.
  3. Fergie shows off some skills to locals during United's pre-season visit to South Africa; as the Manchester club continued to expand their global fan base.
    Image: Fergie shows off some skills to locals during United's pre-season visit to South Africa; as the Manchester club continued to expand their global fan base.
  4. The Manchester United boss meets Nelson Mandela during his time in South Africa.
    Image: The Manchester United boss meets Nelson Mandela during his time in South Africa.
  5. After Archie Knox's departure Ferguson brought in Brian Kidd as assistant manager, who helped United to a Charity Shield victory in his first match.
    Image: After Archie Knox's departure Ferguson brought in Brian Kidd as assistant manager, who helped United to a Charity Shield victory in his first match.
  6. The Charity Shield was just the start of a memorable season for the Mancunians, as Fergie guided his team to a first league championship in 26 years.
    Image: The Charity Shield was just the start of a memorable season for the Mancunians, as Fergie guided his team to a first league championship in 26 years.
  7. At last... Ferguson lifts the first of 12 Premier League titles as United manager, running away with the title by 10 points in the 1992/93 season.
    Image: At last... Ferguson lifts the first of 12 Premier League titles as United manager, running away with the title by 10 points in the 1992/93 season.
  8. The Scot would then make it a double, with back-to-back Premier League titles, this time winning by an eight point margin.
    Image: The Scot would then make it a double, with back-to-back Premier League titles, this time winning by an eight point margin.
  9. Three trophies for United in the 1993/94 season as Fergie picked up the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield.
    Image: Three trophies for United in the 1993/94 season as Fergie picked up the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield.
  10. The purchase of Andy Cole from Newcastle would prove a masterstroke. In Cole, Ferguson had found one of the English game's most prolific strikers.
    Image: The purchase of Andy Cole from Newcastle would prove a masterstroke. In Cole, Ferguson had found one of the English game's most prolific strikers.
  11. Fergie becomes Sir Fergie as he receives his MBE and new title from the Queen in 1995.
    Image: Fergie becomes Sir Fergie as he receives his MBE and new title from the Queen in 1995.
  12. Ferguson came face to face with one of England's all time greats in the Manchester derby of '95, as Alan Ball took charge of the blue side of the City.
    Image: Ferguson came face to face with one of England's all time greats in the Manchester derby of '95, as Alan Ball took charge of the blue side of the City.
  13. Ferguson's United were however unable to complete a hat-trick of titles, as Dalglish's Blackburn managed to pull off an unlikely title winning campaign.
    Image: Ferguson's United were however unable to complete a hat-trick of titles, as Dalglish's Blackburn managed to pull off an unlikely title winning campaign.
  14. All smiles here, but Fergie's mind games got to Kevin Keegan during the '95/96 title race. His tactics worked as United pipped Newcastle to the title.
    Image: All smiles here, but Fergie's mind games got to Kevin Keegan during the '95/96 title race. His tactics worked as United pipped Newcastle to the title.
  15. Ferguson's achievements in this period were recognised when in 1996 he picked up the first of many manager of the year awards.
    Image: Ferguson's achievements in this period were recognised when in 1996 he picked up the first of many manager of the year awards.

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