In response, thousands of you sent in your favourite memories of the team under Sir Alex’s management, your stories of meeting the boss and there were also some incredibly touching tales of kind gestures from the great man.
Throughout his time as our manager, the Scot dedicated a great deal of time to contacting fans in times of need. Whether it be a child struggling with illness, a parent coping with grief or any kind of troublesome situation, Sir Alex would take some time to pen a letter.
As one supporter, Jackie Berry, wrote, “you are the greatest of all time without question, but what makes you so special is the kindness you have shown people with handwritten messages of support when they faced difficult times.