The fans hung a birthday banner over the stands at Old Trafford to celebrate the fact their former manager will reach the milestone age of 80 on New Year's Eve.

The sign wished Ferguson a happy birthday ahead of Manchester United's final game of 2021. The banner was also accompanied by chanting and singing directed at the Scottish man.

Manchester United fans have nothing but admiration for Ferguson because under his tenure, United became England's most successful club winning 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles.

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Ferguson was also the manager who first brought Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford subsequently turning the Portuguese international into a superstar.

Ferguson retired back in 2013 leaving many fans disappointed and Manchester United have failed to replicate such success following his departure.

Therefore, the United fans take every opportunity they can to show the manager how grateful they are for what he achieved at the club.

The fans birthday banner was another example of this and it circulated around the stands at Old Trafford and read “Happy 80th Sir Alex”.

Sir Alex Ferguson Pulse Live Uganda

The banner featured a picture of the Scottish manager and was designed on a trademark red felt in honor of the club's colors.

Also, Amazon Prime Video cameras captured Ferguson's reaction smiling from ear to ear as he opened what looked like a small present.

Ferguson was also seen bursting with happiness when Manchester United went 1-0 up against Burnley in the opening eight minutes of the game.

United then added two further goals before conceding one in the 38th minute to see them enter the half-time break 3-1 up.

Manchester United celebrate Sir Alex Ferguson's 80th

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