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Sir Alex Ferguson is a painful reminder of Man Utd's glory days 40 years on from his arrival

Mirror reportFriday 6 November, 14:09 UKSingle source

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Manchester United mark 40 years since Ferguson's arrival, but the club has declined significantly from its peak under the legendary manager.

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Single source2 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by MailOnline, 09:53.

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Sir Alex Ferguson is a painful reminder of Man Utd's glory days 40 years on from his arrivalMirror14:09This article
Inside Man United's secret plot to poach Sir Alex Ferguson from Aberdeen, 40 years on - from phone calls with a fake Scottish accent to clandestine meetings at M74 services on Bonfire NightMailOnline09:53

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