Man Utd to unveil 9ft bronze Ferguson statue outside Old Trafford this month

Man U to unveil 9ft Fergie statue outside Old Trafford

A statue in the honour of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be unveiled outside the Old Trafford later this month, the club has confirmed.

The 9ft bronze statue created by award-winning sculptor Philip Jackson will be unveiled 'in a prominent position' outside the stand named after Ferguson on Friday, November 23, at 2pm.

The Scot, who has won 24 major trophies in a quarter of a century, is the club's longest serving manager, the Daily Mail reports.

According to the paper, Ferguson, who is now 70 years old, has shown no signs of slowing down despite his advancing years and the increased competition, notably from rivals Manchester City.

The club will also be unveiling new artwork and installations in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand concourses designed to illustrate the manager's achievements throughout his United career, the paper said. (ANI)