Sir Alex Ferguson Auctions Favourite Manchester United Photographs For Unicef

Which Is Your Favourite? Fergie Auctions United Photos

Sir Alex Ferguson was back at Old Trafford on Tuesday night to auction off several photographs taken during his time at Manchester United.

Hundreds of photographers captured Ferguson at his happiest and angriest over 26-and-a-half trophy-laden years and the Scot has chosen a select few in the name of charity.

United and Unicef celebrated their 15-year partnership at the event and here are the photographs up for auction...

Fergie's photos
(01 of18)
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Treble triumph: Ferguson finally gets his hands on the "Holy Grail" to end one of the greatest seasons any football club has experienced in May, 1999. (credit:Getty)
(02 of18)
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Ferguson embraces Gary Neville after United's 4-0 rout of Wigan in the 2006 League Cup final. Neville's firs trophy as United captain, it kick-started a dominant three years for the Reds. (credit:Magi Haroun (via Unicef))
(03 of18)
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"Just go to the right." Ferguson offers Edwin van der Sar some advice on the eve of the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow. The Dutchman denied Nicolas Anelka in the penalty shootout to clinch United's third European Cup. (credit:Getty)
(04 of18)
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Champions of England, Champions of Europe: Ferguson poses beside de facto captain Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs moments after United landed in Manchester after their Champions League triumph in Moscow. (credit:Getty)
(05 of18)
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Viva Ronaldo: Ferguson advises his talisman in February, 2009. The Portuguese said last month the Scot is "The only coach I maintain a friendship with... no one else." (credit:Getty)
(06 of18)
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Ferguson reacts to United's barnstorming 4-3 derby win against City in September, 2009. Michael Owen struck six minutes into injury time in what was the first of three late victories over City that season. (credit:Manchester United Foundation)
(07 of18)
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The Guardian's Tom Jenkins captured the marvellous moment Ferguson knew United had effectively usurped Liverpool for league titles. Their 2-1 win, in the antepenultimate game of the season, left United needing just a point against Blackburn and Blackpool. Jenkins said: "It looks as if he's in with the crowd - ideal for a moment like this."
(08 of18)
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The kids are alright: Ferguson stands in for Eric Harrison ahead of Gary Neville's testimonial as United celebrate the Class of '92 (and Phil Neville)'s legacy, May 2011. (credit:Getty)
(09 of18)
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Magi Haroun poses with Ferguson beside one of her auctioned images. (credit:Magi Haroun)
(10 of18)
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Sean Pollock has taken a number of candid portraits of Ferguson behind closed doors, and this one shows him preparing for the 2011 Champions League final against Barcelona. Fatally, United lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. (credit:Manchester United Foundation)
(11 of18)
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Captain Marvel: Ferguson enjoys a joke with his first captain, Bryan Robson, as the duo watch United train ahead of United's Champions League match with Basel in September, 2011. (credit:Getty)
(12 of18)
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"Why does he get all the sweets?" Ferguson holds the Celebrations goodies as Wayne Rooney protests aboard a private jet bound for the Ballon d'Or awards in Zurich in January, 2012. (credit:Getty)
(13 of18)
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Wrapped up on his final pre-season tour in Cape Town, Ferguson consults another genius ahead of another title-winning campaign. (credit:Getty)
(14 of18)
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On his first day of United training, Robin van Persie is brought to one side by Ferguson. The Dutchman's 26 goals helped United regain the title from Manchester City. (credit:Getty)
(15 of18)
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Another image courtesy of Pollock, with Ferguson sandwiched between Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs back where it all began for the trio: United's old Cliff training ground.
(16 of18)
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Pollock took this satisfied snapshot was taken at Old Trafford days after United won their 20th title against Aston Villa. Ferguson had known for four months he was retiring. (credit:Sean Pollock)
(17 of18)
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Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton look very statesman-like as they pose for Pollock at the "Theatre of Dreams", a nickname coined by Charlton (credit:Manchester United Foundation)
(18 of18)
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Sealed with a kiss: The rain can't put a dampener on Ferguson's spirits on coronation day, as he caresses and kisses a 13th Premier League championship. (credit:Getty)