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Sir Alex Ferguson has described Sir Bobby Charlton as a \u201ctower of strength\u201d for him in a heartfelt tribute to the Manchester United great.<\/p>\n

Charlton, one of the finest players the English game has ever produced, died last weekend at the age of 86.<\/p>\n

After an illustrious career in which he won the World Cup with England and helped United win the European Cup, Charlton went on to serve the club as a director and ambassador.<\/p>\n

He remained a prominent figure at Old Trafford throughout Ferguson\u2019s glittering 26-year reign as manager, which began in 1986.<\/p>\n

In a eulogy to be published in the matchday programme for Sunday\u2019s derby fixture against Manchester City, Ferguson reflected on his appointment and the \u201cpersonal connection\u201d he had with Charlton.<\/p>\n

He wrote: \u201cThe directors came to meet me in Glasgow and asked what my vision was for the job. I said I would take the same approach I had at Aberdeen, by looking to build up the whole club, not just the team, and that I would do that by developing young players.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I was explaining this, I saw Bobby nudge one of the other directors and he said, \u2018that\u2019s what we want\u2019. He\u2019d made his mind up. From that moment on he was a tower of strength for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no surprise to me that we\u2019ve seen tributes to Sir Bobby from everywhere in the world, on every TV channel and in every newspaper, because he was without question the greatest English player of all time.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople loved him because of all those thunderbolt goals, but it was more than that. My dad used to say that humility in success is a sign of greatness, and that was Bobby.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe never used to boast about his own achievements; it was always about the team and the club.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlton\u2019s death came soon after that of Ferguson\u2019s wife, Lady Cathy.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI am so sorry for Lady Norma (Charlton), who was always by Bobby\u2019s side, especially as his health declined, and my thoughts have been with the whole family these past few days.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, I have also suffered the painful loss of my beloved wife, Cathy, this month, and I want to thank the club, the fans, and everyone who has sent me their condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n

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