Some people, including a sprinkling of Dons fans, think that Aberdeen spend too much time dwelling on their past achievements.
Yes, the Gothenburg Greats entered uncharted territory by beating such giants as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on their march to the European Cup Winners Cup in 1983.
They left a legacy which will never be forgotten, but doesn’t it make life impossible for those who have followed in Fergie’s footsteps?
Well, here’s an interesting statistic. Derek McInnes will take charge of the Dons for his 100th Premiership match when his team travel to lowly Kilmarnock on Saturday.
And his results have been very impressive. Thus far, in 99 tussles, McInnes’ personnel have mustered 56 wins, with 20 draws and only 23 defeats during that period.
Ferguson, by comparison, won only 47 – with 32 draws and 21 losses – in his first century of league games during his period at Pittodrie.
Of course, the gruff Govan-born giant went on to collect a raft of domestic and European honours, both at Aberdeen and once he moved on to Manchester United.
Nor, as December 20 beckons, should we forget the stirring fashion in which his side beat Hamburg 32 years ago to lift the Super Cup.
But this week’s Aberdeen AGM testified to the optimism which is brimming around the club again.
And chairman Stewart Milne’s paean of praise to McInnes suggested he genuinely believes the young manager can challenge for more prizes after Aberdeen collected their first Cup last year by beating Inverness at Hampden Park.
Nobody’s arguing McInnes is any rival to Ferguson, least of all the current boss or his squad.
But he has laid healthy foundations for a truly bright future.
How far do you think they can go?