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Denis Law's presence on the New Year's Honours list has thrilled another of Manchester United's most decorated figures, Sir Alex Ferguson.
When he was a young footballer in Scotland, former United manager Sir Alex idolised Law and followed the prolific striker's exploits for the national team and for the Reds. He was therefore in full approval of his idol becoming a CBE for his services to the game and services to charity.
Sir Alex, who celebrates his 74th birthday today (New Year's Eve), told ManUtd.com: "I am absolutely delighted Denis has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. I am really proud and pleased for him.
"Denis is a fantastic character, one of the great characters you get in football who absolutely loves the game and never criticises it. I have never known Denis criticise anybody in football and he has held that throughout his life.
"Without a doubt he was a magnificent player. I have always said that he was my hero as a player and he has to be the best Scottish player of all time.
"This honour is well deserved. I am proud of his achievements at Manchester United of course, and as a human being. He is a fantastic person and the work he has done for charity is invaluable."
Other names with United connections in the 2016 New Year's Honours List are England netball coach Tracey Neville (MBE), the sister of former Reds defenders Gary and Phil, and two famous supporters of the club - Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt (OBE) and Falklands War veteran Simon Weston (CBE). Congratulations to all of them.
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