Alex Ferguson receives street name honour

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Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson spoke of his pride after unveiling a street named in his honour near the English champions' Old Trafford ground on Monday.

What was Waters Reach will now be known as Sir Alex Ferguson Way.

During the Scot's 26 years in charge, United won 13 Premier League titles, including last season's top-flight crown and two European Champions League trophies among a slew of silverware.

Ferguson, the most successful manager in British football history, retired at the end of last season.

Having revealed the new road sign, Ferguson said Monday: "It encapsulates probably the last 26 years - coming to the great club, the history of it."

The 71-year-old added: "To have a part of Trafford carrying my name is truly humbling."

Sir Alex Ferguson Way will be on the other side of the ground to another stadium approach road, Sir Matt Busby Way, named after Ferguson's most illustrious predecessor as United manager and the man behind the club's first European Cup triumph in 1968.