Former Manchester United skipper David Beckham has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson for the success he has enjoyed in his career.
The England international shot to fame at Old Trafford under the management and guidance of the Scot before joining Spanish giants Real Madrid for £25million.
His move to the Spain came shortly after an infamous event when Ferguson unintentionally kicked a boot at him, causing a cut that needed two stitches over his eye.
But Beckham has put that incident behind him and gave his former manager a glowing testimony.
"It's been amazing. But that's what happens when you have stability, and a man that is so passionate and hungry, who has the love for one club that he has," the 36-year-old said in the special tribute magazine created by United Review.
"That loyalty and respect for one club is unbelievable and it's not something you see these days.
"It says a lot about United as a club and the manager."
"It's 50/50 with my parents - that's how highly I regard the boss.
"My parents were the ones who brought me up and helped get me to a certain level in my career, and the manager is the one who took me to a whole different level.
"He's the sole reason why I was successful. He gave us everything we needed to become the players and the men that we are today."
Beckham won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League title during his 10 year spell with the Red Devils.
