To mark Fergie's 25-year anniversary as Man United boss we're asking you to pick his best ever XI, with wingers up next.
When Sir Alex Ferguson inherited a Manchester United side in 21st place in the old First Division back in 1986 few predicted he would still be at Old Trafford at the end of the decade, let alone in 2011.
On November 6 he will celebrate a quarter of a century at the helm of English football's most successful club. In 25 glorious years he has led United to 12 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, two Champions League wins and a Cup Winners' Cup.
The Scot would concede he could not have achieved any of this success without some brilliant players. Indeed, if he was asked to pick a best ever XI from those he'd managed during his time in Manchester we reckon he'd still be weighing up his options come May.
To help him out we are inviting
Sky Sports readers to do the donkey work by voting for a best ever United side; to be made up solely from players who played under him at some point in the past 25 years.
Will David Beckham get the nod or has Cristiano Ronaldo got the number seven shirt stitched up?
Is Cantona still king or has Wayne Rooney done enough to dump the Frenchman to the touchline?
Over the next few weeks we'll be asking for your votes and thoughts on each position; with today's vote deciding who'll get the nod to be Fergie's wing men.
To vote on who should be in goal click
here.
To vote who should feature at full-back click
here.
To vote who should feature at centre-half click
here.
David Beckham - Man United appearances: 394
No player is bigger than the club, but one man came close. Brand Beckham has engulfed the globe, gathering momentum ever since he found the Wimbledon net from the halfway line in 1996. Golden Balls' phenomenal pin-point accuracy with an iconic ankle-dislocating set-piece technique continues to make him one of the greatest wingers of all time. A lengthy list of accolades followed after his befitting claim for Eric Cantona's number 7 shirt, before a boot to the face at the hands of Sir Alex Ferguson spelled the end of his United career in 2003. Nearly ten years later, Beckham still calls Old Trafford home.
Ryan Giggs - Man United appearances: 878
Giggs is a man who exhausts every synonym related to the term 'everlasting'. The Welsh wizard's perpetual fitness would fatigue even the most energised Duracell bunny, as his low centre of gravity and blistering pace have laid waste to countless opposing defences. Most famously, that left foot scored one of the greatest FA Cup goals of all time in 1999, tearing Arsenal to shreds with an unstoppable run and searing finish. Giggs is United's longest serving player of all time, signing his first professional contract in 1990 and remaining at United ever since; winning every achievable club trophy in the process. Unsurprisingly, Giggs is the last remaining player from the treble-winning season, continuing to provide his invaluable experience as Fergie hunts for his 13th Premier League title.
Andrei Kanchelskis - Man United appearances: 123
A bargain buy at just £650,000, the Russian offered speed to Sir Alex's sluggish midfield that was hampered by the aging Mike Phelan, one-paced Neil Webb and the lightweight Russell Beardsmore. Arguably the first true right-winger since Steve Coppell, Kanchelskis helped United to Fergie's inaugural Premier League title; ending a 26-year wait in the process. The start of his United career was largely from the substitutes' bench as he initially struggled to dislodge Lee Sharpe from the right flank. Kanchelskis was United's leading goalscorer in the 1994-1995 season, when they surrendered the title to Blackburn, before a hernia curtailed his campaign. Before falling out with Sir Alex and losing his place to a fledgling Beckham, Kanchelskis's career highlight came in the Manchester derby as part of a 5-0 victory, as he scored a hat-trick. He remains the only player in history to have scored in the Manchester, Old Firm and Merseyside derbies.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Man United appearances: 292
A spotty Portuguese boy with a rich array of show-boating tricks evolved under Ferguson's teaching to become arguably the world's best player on the planet today. Knowing the responsibility of the number 7 shirt worn by so many United greats, Ronaldo was reluctant but soon his ability began to shine. Scoring United's 1000th Premier League goal, he lifted his first title in 2007, while all-the-while his ego grew steadily. In total he fired home 118 goals for the Red Devils, acquiring a unique free-kick technique of his own that registered impossible power and dip. Unlike Beckham, Ronaldo's speed both in his rapid close control and physical pace were almost impossible to defend. The lure of Real Madrid saw him leave United in 2009.
Nani - Man United appearances: 169
Often unfairly labelled as a poor-man's Ronaldo, Nani's comparative stats speak volumes. In their respective first 100 games, Nani has proven to be a greater asset to Sir Alex, matching Ronaldo's 19 goals but offering a staggering 33 assists against his compatriot's 12. Nani initially struggled to fulfil the void Ronaldo left in his wake, battling Antonia Valencia for the role. As his strength has grown, Nani has broken free of Ronaldo's shadow. This campaign he scored in his 100th appearance for the club against Chelsea and again as part of United's 8-2 victory over Arsenal.
Ashley Young - Man United appearances: 10
The feather-light winger has been an unexpected instant success since joining the club in a summer move from Aston Villa. A playmaking rapport with Wayne Rooney has proven highly successful as United have made an imposing start to the Premier League season. His late equaliser against Basel in United's shock 3-3 draw on his UEFA Champions League debut and a brace against Arsenal have stated his quality to the Old Trafford faithful.
Jesper Blomqvist - Man United appearances: 38
The standby left-winger to Ryan Giggs - who could expect to be anything else? - was on the bench more often than not during his time at the club. A serious knee injury blighted successive seasons after he achieved his most notable honour; a starting place against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final. The £4.4million man may have spent more time on MUTV than on the pitch, before leaving for Everton in 2001, but the Swede was nonetheless a popular figure amongst team-mates and supporters alike.
Antonio Valencia - Man United appearances: 78
A horrific ankle-break against Rangers stands prominent in the mind ahead of Valencia's potential. The powerful Ecuadorian's explosive stand-still prowess in defeating opposing full-backs sees him drive into the box time and again to deliver. After signing in 2009, Valencia enjoyed a successful first season, claiming a place in the PFA Team of the Year. Niggling injuries have prevented the midfielder from claiming an all-important starting spot this term, but the boss is confident with persistence he will soon be back to his best.
Lee Sharpe - Man United appearances: 193
If Lee Sharpe could have passed a disco like he passed a ball he might have gone on to win even greater honours. After just 14 appearances for Torquay he attracted the attention of United scouts; with Sir Alex quick to snap up a player whose potential was there for all to see. Alongside partner in crime Ryan Giggs, a fellow flamboyantly talented and perennially cheeky wide man, Sharpe set about tearing up opposition defences. The Sharpe shuffle remains an iconic celebration of the Premier League 's halcyon years, with United fans guaranteed to speak warmly of a player who made nigh on 200 appearances for the club. After leaving United in 1996 his career took on a nomadic existence, with the player having conceded he fell out of love with the game upon exiting Old Trafford for the final time.
