Sir Alex Ferguson's 66th year was a great year for United. To celebrate his turning 67 this week (New Year's Eve), we recall some of his best quotes from the past 12 months...
“Wayne's said to me half a dozen times, 'I played centre-half for the school you know'. I said: 'Yes, but not against Drogba'.”
Picking his back four vs Chelsea - without Rooney
“Ronaldo's goal changed the game for us. It was a fantastic header. His spring and courage to go in front of the defender surprised the Roma player. It was a centre forward's header - it reminded me of myself.”
Reliving Cristiano's goal against Roma away
"How would I be without all this, please tell me? And anyway, my wife wouldn't let me retire. She kicks me out of the door at 7am every morning. She's quite a formidable person.”
Sticking around after winning title number 10
"I've had three European finals when it tipped down with rain so when the rain came in Moscow I said: 'This will do for me.' I was delighted to see it and with [John] Terry slipping... it's amazing."
Enjoying the weather in Russia
“That's the first penalty shoot-out I have ever won in a big game. I've lost three with Aberdeen and three with United, so seventh time lucky - magnificent.”
Celebrating the spot-kick victory in Moscow
“I'm going to check what he had for breakfast, something must have upset him.”
Responding to Mark Hughes' claim that City v Chelsea is now bigger than Liverpool v United
“You can't beat Frank Sinatra. I was actually supposed to have dinner with him one night, but we lost to Charlton so I cancelled it and went home!”
Revealing - and missing - his musical hero
