It is 13 years since Bruce left Old Trafford. Yet his affection for the club and Ferguson remains strong. Neither has Ferguson forgotten the contribution Bruce made.
His defensive partnership with Gary Pallister was the bedrock on which three title-winning sides were built in 1993, 1994 and 1996.
The £825,000 United paid Norwich City to secure Bruce back in 1987 remains one of Ferguson's best deals.
Although the likes of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have justified their massive transfer fees, Ferguson remains convinced that Bruce represented excellent value for money at that time.
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