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Neil Lennon is at the centre of celebrations after Celtic clinch the title

Scottish Premier League fixture list unveiled: Celtic begin title defence at home

The reigning champions play Ross County

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Celebrations over moderate leader

Sir Alex Ferguson bids farewell in his final game in charge of Manchester United

Robin van Persie was hoping to score in 'Fergie time' for Manchester United in 10-goal thriller against West Brom

Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge to not see an injury time goal

Manchester United's Scottish manager Alex Ferguson applauds as he arrives on the field (Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images)

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View From The Sofa: Gothenburg ’83, BBC Alba

Charlton and Ferguson pose with the Premier League trophy after United were crowned champions in 1994

Sir Bobby Charlton: Sir Matt Busby said his Manchester United heir had to be a big man. Sir Alex Ferguson has been the biggest

I am happy for him, and for the club he leaves in such sturdy health

1986/87
Alex Ferguson was appointed Manchester United manager on 6 November 1986 and lost his first game in charge against underdogs Oxford United. United would only manage one away win in the whole season. Having been 21st and second from bottom when he took over, he guided them to an 11th place finish at the end of the campaign.

Fact file: Sir Alex Ferguson

Highlights in the career of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who will retire at the end of the season:

The 49 trophies of Sir Alex Ferguson - the most successful managerial career Britain has ever known

Sir Alex Ferguson will stand down as Manchester United boss at the end of the season having won 49 trophies in the most successful managerial career Britain has ever known.

Restructuring of Scottish football vetoed by St Mirren and Ross County

Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne emerged from the talks to announce that they had failed to secure the 11-1 majority needed

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Craig Brown will remain until the SPL split

Gordon Strachan faces his first competitive game as manager

Scotland v Wales: Gordon Strachan puts faith in players

Gordon Strachan will send out a team he can trust in tonight's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Wales at Hampden.

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown

Craig Brown will retire as Aberdeen manager at end of season

Former Scotland manager will see out season

Roy Hodgson remembers the Munich air disaster victims

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the accident

Gary Hooper hits Celtic’s opener

Norwich fail in bid to sign Gary Hooper from Celtic

The Scottish champions have rejected three bids from Norwich

Scotland fans hold a sign asking for help from Gordan Strachan during the World Cup Qualifier match between Belgium last year

Gordon Strachan appointed Scotland manager

Former Celtic manager replaces Craig Levein

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