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Alex Ferguson's 1986 move from Aberdeen to Manchester United shocked fans
Alex Ferguson left Aberdeen for Manchester United on 6 November 1986, after eight years managing the Scottish club.
At Aberdeen, he had won three league titles, four Scottish Cups, the European Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
His departure shocked and angered many Aberdeen fans, who had seen the club achieve a run of success under his leadership.
One fan said at the time that Ferguson was making the wrong move and would regret it.
Ferguson went on to win 38 trophies during a 26-year spell at Manchester United.
The 40th anniversary has prompted people involved to reflect on the day the move was announced.
Alex Ferguson left Aberdeen to join Manchester United on 6 November 1986, after eight years with the Scottish club.
His departure shocked Aberdeen fans, who had seen him lead the club to multiple trophies.
One fan said at the time that Ferguson was making the wrong move and would regret it.
BBC Scotland broadcaster Roddy Forsyth broke the story after finding Ferguson and United chairman Martin Edwards at an Aberdeen airport hotel.
Ferguson later won 38 trophies during a 26-year tenure at Manchester United.
- Who
- Alex Ferguson left Aberdeen to join Manchester United.
- What
- His move shocked Aberdeen fans.
- When
- 6 November 1986.
- Where
- Aberdeen; Ferguson was found at an airport hotel.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ferguson left Aberdeen to join Manchester United.
Forsyth contacted the BBC newsroom to confirm the story.
- Aberdeen tenure
- Eight years
- Move date
- 6 November 1986
- Aberdeen trophies
- Three league titles, four Scottish Cups, the Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup
- Manchester United tenure
- 26 years
- Trophies at Manchester United
- 38
What people are saying
I think he's making the wrong move, I think he will regret it.
are you the new manager of Manchester United?
yes