Few topics of conversation in footbal have a general consensus – however, everyone seems to be in agreement that Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager Manchester United have ever had.

Everyone knows that he is one of the most successful head coaches of all time – but we’d like to impart a few nuggets of knowledge that you may not know about Fergie.

From his often-forgotten playing career to his love for a certain Scottish club, we have left no stone unturned for this list.