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All the ex-Man Utd stars who attended Sir Alex Ferguson’s 40th anniversary dinner – can you name them all?

MANCHESTER United legends gathered in numbers to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's club appointment. The most decorated football manager of all-time stepped into the famous Old Trafford dugout on November 6, 1986. What started as a chat…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:32 PM
All the ex-Man Utd stars who attended Sir Alex Ferguson’s 40th anniversary dinner – can you name them all?
Key Things to Know
  • Former Manchester United stars gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's managerial appointment.
  • Around 100 high-profile guests attended the celebratory dinner held at Old Trafford.
  • Attendees included current manager Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs, Edwin van der Sar, and Robin van Persie.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United legends assembled at Old Trafford to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as manager in November 1986. Around 100 high-profile guests gathered to honor the 84-year-old, who captured 13 Premier League titles and a historic Treble during his 26-and-a-half-year tenure.

Attendees included current United manager Michael Carrick alongside former stars Edwin van der Sar, Ryan Giggs, Robin van Persie, and Nemanja Vidic. Gary and Phil Neville were notable absentees due to a television scheduling clash in the United States.

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