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At last! Sir Alex Ferguson will finally receive a medal that eluded the Manchester United icon for his entire managerial career

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is set to finally receive a medal that eluded him throughout his whole managerial career.

Ferguson enjoyed a wonderful career as he won a wide array of trophies before retiring in 2013.

However, he didn't receive a medal when he guided Aberdeen to glory in the Cup Winners' Cup in Gothenburg in 1983 as they beat Real Madrid.

UEFA rules at the time stated that only the starting XI and five substitutes were allowed to be given medals.

Now Ferguson is to receive one of six extra medals that will be given out at a ceremony at Pittodrie on May 12.