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Darren Norris believes Alex Ferguson could become the greatest Champions League manager of all time if he wins tomorrow — a loss and Pep Guardiola rises further up the list

1 Bob Paisley (Liverpool)

A reluctant successor to the legendary Bill Shankly, Paisley (inset, and main picture at Anfield) would ultimately eclipse the achievements of his predecessor. In a glorious nine-year spell at Anfield from 1974 to 83, Paisley led Liverpool to six league titles, one UEFA Cup, three League Cups and most impressively of all, became the first and, until tomorrow at least, only manager to win the European Cup three times. German side Borussia Monchengladbach were beaten 3-1 in the 1977 final, a Kenny Dalglish goal against Brugge retained the trophy 12 months later while a late Alan Kennedy goal saw off Real Madrid in 1981.