Ferguson and Giggs should be next for Old Trafford statues, insists Sir Bobby

Curtain-raiser: David Gill and Alex Ferguson unveil the new statues of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford.

Ferguson has carried on the legacy of his fellow Scot and got his hands on the European Cup for a second time last week when Chelsea were defeated on
penalties.

Giggs played a big part and marked a record 759th appearance for the club by scoring from one of the spot-kicks.

Asked who might be next in line for a statue, Charlton, whose appearance record
was beaten by Giggs, said: "Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs will be here.

"What more can they do? They deserve it."

Ferguson and Giggs have both won an astonishing 10 Premier League titles - United retained the crown by beating Wigan on the final day this season.

Charlton said: "Alex is just a sensational manager and I'd put nothing past him.

"He doesn't bother about hurdles. He goes straight to the problem, solves the problem and gets our team to play to their absolute maximum.

"You can't ask any more than that. We've all seen what he's been doing for 22 years."

Charlton reflected on that nail-biting win against Chelsea and admitted his nerves were shot to pieces.

He said: "I was shaking but when I saw John Terry going forward I thought he might not be the best penalty taker.

"Fortunately he missed and when Ryan slotted it in I believed we're going to win.

"It's an abyss if you're on the losing side. You've nowhere to go, nobody you want to talk to. It's dreadful.

"But I am just glad life has thrown up another success story for Manchester United."

Charlton, Best and Law scored 665 goals between them for the club and between 1964 and 1968 all won the coveted European Footballer of the Year award.

The statue is the work of sculptor Philip Jackson with Best's sister Barbara McNarry representing the family.

Law said his team-mate was sorely missed.

"The only tragedy is that George is not here," he stated. "I am sure he is looking down and thinking what a wonderful tribute it is.

"The sculptor has done a magnificent job and to have a statue erected by the most famous club in the world is a tremendous honour for me."

Charlton described being alongside Best and Law on the statue as "a fantastic compliment".

He added: "Many great players have come through at Manchester United over the
years, so this is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me."