Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson is set to finally receive a medal that eluded him throughout his whole managerial career.
Ferguson enjoyed a wonderful career as he won a wide array of trophies before retiring in 2013.
However, he didn't receive a medal when he guided Aberdeen to glory in the Cup Winners' Cup in Gothenburg in 1983 as they beat Real Madrid.
UEFA rules at the time stated that only the starting XI and five substitutes were allowed to be given medals.
Now Ferguson is to receive one of six extra medals that will be given out at a ceremony at Pittodrie on May 12.
Archie Knox, who worked as Ferguson's assistant, will also receive a medal, along with midfielder Dougie Bell, who couldn't play in the final because of injury.
Former vice-chairman Chris Anderson will be awarded a medal post-humously, as will Teddy Scott, who represented Aberdeen as a player, coach and a kit man.
The Donald family will also be recognised with a medal for the work of former director Ian Donald and his father and late chairman Dick Donald.
Speaking about receiving the medal, Ferguson said: 'It's a great honour to be receiving this medal and I am grateful to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen.
'Their efforts, along with the co-operation of Uefa, is much appreciated. It's also fantastic to see some of the wonderful people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes during this hugely successful period for the club now being honoured.'
A statue of Ferguson was unveiled outside Aberdeen's Pittodrie ground last year.
Ferguson won many trophies during his lengthy career, which included three league titles with Aberdeen.
Also during his time at Aberdeen, he won four Scottish Cups, the Scottish League Cup, the European Cup Winners' Cup and the European Super Cup.
While at United he won a remarkable 13 league titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
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It appears some people commenting here were still wearing dippers when Ferguson was cooking a storm. Did you know before ManU, Liverpool was the only glamorous team. Nobody thought any team would challenge them to the league honours let alone beat their number of collections. Ferguson basically put Liverpool in a "deep freezer" & hauled all those leagues and other cups to make ManU what it is today. He basically performed a miracle bcz that was deemed almost impossible by any soccer fanatic or gambler. And somebody says he's an ordinary man. Perhaps an ordinary man with a great reputation and lots of achievements. Salute Sir Alex Ferguson.