Manchester United is to unveil a statue of manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford later this month.
Ferguson, who was appointed to the United hotseat 26 years ago, will be honoured with the work by sculptor Philip Jackson , to be revealed on Friday, 23 November .
A statement on the United website read: "It will be placed in a prominent position near the entrance to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand - formerly the North Stand which was renamed in his honour last year.
"The club will also be unveiling new artwork and installations in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand concourses which will illustrate the manager's achievements throughout his United career."
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Ferguson, who was appointed to the United hotseat 26 years ago, will be honoured with the work by sculptor Philip Jackson , to be revealed on Friday, 23 November .
A statement on the United website read: "It will be placed in a prominent position near the entrance to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand - formerly the North Stand which was renamed in his honour last year.
"The club will also be unveiling new artwork and installations in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand concourses which will illustrate the manager's achievements throughout his United career."
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/english-premier-league/news/1127537/Ferguson-to-receive-statue-honour