Sir Alex Ferguson PICTURE SPECIAL: A selection of the legendary former Manchester United manager's best moments as he celebrates his 75th birthday

Daily Mail | December 31, 2016

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his 75th birthday on New Year's Eve so it's only apt that we look back at his best pictures.

The Scotsman guided United to an impressive 28 major trophies - including 13 Premier League titles and the Champions League on two occasions - during his hugely successful 27-year spell at Old Trafford.

Here are some of his best moments as Red Devils manager...

Sir Alex Ferguson lifts the Champions League trophy after winning the competition for a second occasion in 2008

Ferguson (pictured with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) managed to guide Manchester United to the treble (Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League) in 1999u00a0 — Ferguson (pictured with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) managed to guide Manchester United to the treble (Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League) in 1999

The Scotsman poses with fellow Manchester United club legend Sir Bobby Charlton, the former Red Devils forward proved to be a tremendous sounding board for Ferguson

Ferguson is all smiles as he poses with an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney after purchasing him from Everton for u00a327million, the current United captain is close to becoming the club's record scorer — Ferguson is all smiles as he poses with an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney after purchasing him from Everton for £27million, the current United captain is close to becoming the club's record scorer

Ferguson struck up a tremendous bond with then-Manchester United chief executive David Gill (right)

Jose Mourinho shakes Ferguson's hand during a match against Real Madrid, the Portuguese is now United boss

Ferguson had some brilliant managerial tussles with long-time Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, here they are pictured in 2003

A Portuguese winger going by the name of Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be one of his best signings at Manchester United... we can't say the same for Kleberson — A Portuguese winger going by the name of Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be one of his best signings at Manchester United.