Sir Alex Ferguson addressed Manchester United fans at the unveiling of Sir Alex Ferguson Way.
The street was named in honour of the former United manager.
"I'm really proud of that and I'm proud of everyone who has been associated with the club.
"I'd like to thank Manchester United for inviting me down here, 26 years ago. It was a fantastic elevation in my life and a challenge that I accepted. And we are where we are now.
"It's a great, great football club. You, the supporters, have enjoyed it. And I still think that a lot of our young fans don't remember that there were bad days. Dealing with bad days is what we're good at. This club will always go on.
"We've got a fantastic set-up, great staff, wonderful people and there's only one way and that's up for Manchester United.
"I thank everybody for being here - all my friends, all my family and my wife, the boss! She picked all the winning teams, by the way.
"Thanks for coming here, thanks to the Mayor and Trafford Borough for this fantastic honour and the day we've had today at the town hall. It's been absolutely brilliant."
