Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer New Manchester United manager Alex

New Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson waves to the Old Trafford crowd before the start of his first home game in charge

tells the King

hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

by whose help the Juice is plentifully pressed out of Wood

Portrait of Martin Folkes (1690-1754) cavalry officer New Manchester United manager AlexThe sitter is depicted full faced and wigged against clouds and woodland. Folkes wears a brown coat and waistcoat, both with gold buttons and both open to the waist. This reveals a white linen shirt, ruffled at the wrist and white necktie. The sitter's right hand is visible, with the index finger extended. Martin Folkes was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1714, he served as its President from 1741 to 1752. Original: oil on canvas, 735x640mm.