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Man United plan classy tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson on 40th anniversary of legendary appointment

To mark the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary Manchester United appointment, the club have prepared a special honour.

By Derick Kinoti · The Peoples Person

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Manchester United will host an invite-only dinner at Old Trafford celebrating Sir Alex Ferguson's 40th appointment anniversary.
The event will reportedly include 100 specially selected guests from Ferguson's managerial career.
Ferguson was originally appointed as Manchester United manager on November 6, 1986.

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Manchester United are preparing a tribute to mark the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as manager. The club will reportedly host an invite-only dinner at Old Trafford over the weekend to honor the legendary Scottish manager, who officially took charge of the team on November 6, 1986.

Around 100 specially selected guests from across Ferguson's career will attend the celebration. Ferguson won 38 major trophies during his 27 years in the dugout, including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.

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