Special One: Ferguson is the unique one

Alex Ferguson has been told he is unique — by the Special One.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is a huge fan of the Manchester United chief, who celebrates 25 years at Old Trafford tomorrow with the match of Sunderland.

Mourinho insisted: "Sir Alex is a unique manager in the history of Manchester United.

"Sir Alex is a unique manager in the history of English football.

"And Sir Alex is a unique manager in the history of European football."

Special One Mourinho is one of the few to have out-performed Ferguson in the Premier League.

In his three years at Chelsea, Mourinho won six trophies including two league titles.

Mourinho is widely tipped to replace Ferguson, 69, when he retires.

But he added: "I really wish he stays in the job with the same happiness and ambition for many, many more years."

source: The Daily Chili