Wayne Rooney, right, poses with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford Stadium the day after the England striker's signing for the club, Manchester England, Wednesday Sept 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Str). ** INTERNET OUT ONLINE OUT **

Appointed football coach of the year Alex Ferguson of Manchester United attends a press conference prior to the FIFA Ballon d'Or awarding ceremony for the world footballer and coach of the year in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his team's 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in their League Cup Final soccer match at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Sunday Feb. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Scotland manager Alex Ferguson speaks to a press conference after his team arrived at the airport in Mexico City, Mexico on June 1, 1986, for the Football World Cup tournament. Unidentified interpreter sits by his side. (AP Photo/Staff/Dear)