Two men in anoraks which have red and blue horizontal stripes. The man on the left is wearing a red and white scarf around his neck and has his right arm in the air. The man on the right has his arm around the other man's shoulders. They are on a football pitch and a crowd of people are in the stands behind them. Image source, Alamay
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Alex Ferguson and Archie Knox led Aberdeen to victory in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup in 1983

ByRobbie BoyleBBC Scotland
  • Published1 hour ago

When Alex Ferguson announced he was joining Manchester United after eight trophy-laden years at Aberdeen, there was shock among fans.

They had seen the legendary manager lead the Dons to three league titles, four Scottish Cups, the Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

One told BBC Scotland News at the time: "I think he's making the wrong move, I think he will regret it."