Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will have his legacy immortalised later today as Trafford council unveil a street named in his honour and award the Scot freedom of the borough
Sir Alex retired as the most successful British manager in history last season after a remarkable career in which he won almost 40 trophies.
The enigmatic manager already has a stand at Old Trafford named after him as well as a statue outside the ground and today Trafford Council will rename ‘Waters Reach’ – a street near the stadium – ‘Sir Alex Ferguson Way’.
Sir Alex said: “I am delighted to accept this honour from Trafford Council.
“When I arrived at Old Trafford in 1986 I had little idea of the journey that awaited me.
“Over quarter of a century later, to receive the Freedom of the Borough of Trafford, and to have a part of Trafford carrying my name, is truly humbling.”
The approach to Old Trafford is already marked by the name of one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s illustrious colleagues after the unveiling of ‘Sir Matt Busby Way’ in 1993.
Councillor Matt Colledge, leader of the council, said: “Sir Alex has contributed significantly to Trafford over a sustained period of time through his strong leadership of the Manchester United team and it was felt that the Honorary Freeman title and the renaming of the street was a fitting tribute to him.
“Football contributes significantly to the borough through the large number of visitors it attracts and jobs it creates.
“It has been through the success of the team that the club has grown in strength over the years, becoming one of the world’s most successful and renowned clubs.”
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