Source: Daily_Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson joins the beige buggy brigade
ShareSun hat? Check. Beige trousers and matching top? Check. Buggy to help you get around? Check.[LNB]Everything a pensioner needs to enjoy a relaxing day out in the sun. But Sir Alex Ferguson is no ordinary golden oldie.[LNB]The Manchester United boss appears to have found yet another way to help him stay ahead of the chasing pack.[LNB] Easy rider: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson scoots round the golf course at Northenden[LNB] [LNB] Fresh from strengthening his Premier League champions by spending ?50million on Phil Jones, Ashley Young and David De Gea, the 69-year-old Scot celebrated 25 years as Old Trafford chief at a charity golf day in Northenden, Manchester.[LNB]New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas had just turned nine when Fergie left Aberdeen for Manchester but the former Dons boss proved he's still got as much drive as ever in his three-wheeled cart.[LNB]Meanwhile, Ferguson will be made a doctor of the University of Stirling for his 'outstanding contribution' to sport.[LNB]The visit will take Ferguson back to his footballing roots in central Scotland, where he played with Falkirk from 1969 to 1973.[LNB] Catch me if you can: Ferguson shows no signs of slowing down - on the golf course or in his day job[LNB]Glasgow-born Ferguson also started his managerial career at nearby East Stirlingshire in 1974.[LNB]The university said the award will recognise Ferguson's 'great distinction in the field of sport and the general public arena'.[LNB]He will be presented with his doctorate by the university chancellor, broadcaster James Naughtie.[LNB]The ceremony in which the football boss is being honoured is one of four graduation ceremonies taking placeat the institution on Wednesday and Thursday this week.[LNB] [LNB] De Gea will handle it: New Manchester United keeper will be a big star, says ReinaSanchez snubs English interest by claiming: 'Barca can make me best in the world'PREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: Strips your team will wear in 2011-12Club-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Ashley Young Places: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Manchester, Scotland
