Sir Alex Ferguson was a notable absentee at Old Trafford as Manchester United hosted Brentford in the Premier League. The legendary former manager’s non appearance comes after INEOS dropped him

Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal with Manchester United has been axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new part-owners Ineos in the latest cost-cutting measure at the club. Ferguson, 82, has been a global ambassador and club director at Old Trafford since his decision to end his extraordinary 27½ year reign as manager and retire in May 2013.

Sir Alex Ferguson won't be in attendance for Manchester United's crunch clash with Brentford today. The 82-year-old was axed as an ambassador for the club earlier this week, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe showing him the door despite everything he achieved during his time as manager.