Sir Alex Ferguson spotted watching Wrexham vs Peterborough at the Racecourse Ground – as son Darren’s side slipped to their 13th defeat of the season
Sir Alex Ferguson watched from the stands as Wrexham defeated Peterborough on Saturday.
The legendary former Manchester United manager was on hand to support his son Darren, who is currently in his fourth spell in charge at third-tier Peterborough.
Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground has become well accustomed to VIP guests since Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney bought the Welsh club in 2020.
A video circulating on social media showed the 83-year-old making his way to the stadium and posing for photos with fans on match day.
Ferguson took his place in the ground among the more than 13,000 supporters in attendance.
Warriors Peterborough held on for much of the match but were ultimately undone when former Premier League striker Steven Fletcher broke the deadlock for the hosts in the closing stages.
Sir Alex Ferguson watched from the stands on Saturday as his son Darren’s Peterborough faced Wrexham
After reaching the play-offs last season, Peterborough are currently in the midst of a dismal run of form
Steven Fletcher scored late on at the Racecourse Ground to put further pressure on the youngster Ferguson
After winning the EFL Trophy under the youngster Ferguson last season, Peterborough have had a difficult start to the season.
Defeat to Wrexham means the Posh have won just one of their last nine league matches and currently sit 19th in League One, eight points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Sir Alex recently fell victim to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s continued cost-cutting measures at Manchester United.
Ferguson’s £2 million-a-year contract as global ambassador for the club was terminated in October.
Ratcliffe informed Ferguson of his decision in a face-to-face meeting at Old Trafford, ending his 38 years as a paid employee at United after this season.
Sources insist the meeting was entirely amicable and that 82-year-old Ferguson, who will retain his title as non-executive director, remains a close friend of the club who will always be welcome at Old Trafford.
But the decision once again demonstrates Ratcliffe’s determination to cut costs after United announced net losses for the fifth year in a row last month.