In the programme for the 191st Manchester derby, Sir Alex Ferguson has penned a 1,000-word eulogy to Sir Bobby Charlton.
Sir Alex Ferguson had lauded Sir Bobby Charlton as a "tower of strength" during his managerial tenure at Manchester United.
Ferguson, 81, has not attended a United match since the 3-2 victory against Nottingham Forest on August 26 and it is unclear if he will be at Old Trafford for the 191st Manchester derby.READ MORE: Manchester derby can bring out the best in united and City off the pitch"I first set eyes on Bobby Charlton when he made his debut for England against Scotland at Hampden Park in April 1958, just two months after surviving the Munich air disaster.
"But the Scottish keeper sprinted out of his goal 40 yards to congratulate him, not just because it was a great goal, but also because of what Bobby had been through. Everyone in the stadium that day could see there was a bit of magic about him but also some steel. "It’s no surprise to me that we’ve seen tributes to Sir Bobby from everywhere in the world, on every TV channel and in every newspaper, because he was, without question, the greatest English player of all time.
"Unfortunately, I have also suffered the painful loss of my beloved wife, Cathy, this month, and I want to thank the club, the fans, and everyone who has sent me their condolences. The black armbands worn by the team against Brentford, and the flags at half-mast around Old Trafford were a wonderful tribute. Cathy supported me every step of the way through my career and she was the backbone of our family.
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