Fergie's 15 stressful years

On the edge: Sir Alex's job was rumoured to be on the line before his team won the 1990 FA Cup

First of many: Ferguson led Manchester United to their first league title for 27 years in 1993

Double double: Eric Cantona's goal was enough to defeat Liverpool in 1996's FA Cup Final

Finest hour: Man Utd celebrate winning the Champions League, beating Bayern Munich in 1999

Thorn in his side: The signing of Jaap Stam in 1998 bolstered defence, but he left under a cloud in 2001

Season of discontent: Fergie feels the pressure after his team lose to Deportivo La Coruna in October

Lack of hunger: After Man Utd's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool this month, Fergie accused his players of complacency