Man Utd explain second Sir Alex Ferguson absence after brutal Sir Jim Ratcliffe axe

Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to miss a second match in succession after seeing his contract as a club ambassador torn up.

The legend was come the close of the season as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continued cost-cutting measures across the club. The 82-year-old Scot is widely regarded as the club's greatest manager after claiming 38 trophies in his 26 years spell in the hotseat and became a global ambassador for the club soon after .

Ferguson was told the news in a face-to-face meeting with Ratcliffe and talks . He and other members of the club's football board .

After in the aftermath of the news to attend Celtic vs Aberdeen, a prior engagement, Ferguson will also miss the clash against Fenerbahce. The veteran will not make the trip to Turkey where ex-United boss awaits.

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there is nothing malicious to Ferguson's absences, however. It is not uncommon for the United stalwart to miss away trips.

It was highlighted that the former manager did not travel to Porto for United's last match earlier this month. Ferguson has also only watched one of the club's away matches in the this season, when he made the trip to Villa Park.

Current United boss paid tribute to Ferguson when he was asked about the decision to axe Ferguson from his role. The Dutchman believes it will have an impact on the club but maintains he believes the ex-Aberdeen boss will still be available for advice.

“Of course it has an impact on us. Sir Alex is Manchester United. He built United to where the club is now and it impacts us," said Ten Hag last week.

"But on the other side, we know and Sir Alex knows what he wants. He wants to see a winning Manchester United and I’m sure he’s always available for any advice and we will need him.

“Now and then we have good contact. I would say, once in half a year I meet formally with him, but also of course, informally, around games.”

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