Manchester United supporters expressed their support for iconic manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their clash with Brentford at Old Trafford. In a week that saw news break of Ratcliffe and United planning to terminate Ferguson's lucrative ambassadorial deal, the legendary manager was notably absent from Old Trafford today.

SIR Alex Ferguson was all smiles as he snubbed Man Utd’s clash with Brentford in favour of a trip down memory lane. The legendary Red Devils boss was removed from his post as a club

Sir Alex Ferguson did not travel to Old Trafford to attend Manchester United's win over Brentford after being dismissed as club ambassador by INEOS.

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.

Manchester United great Alex Ferguson will step down from his role as club ambassador at the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

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.

He was pictured in the crowd at Celtic Park in Glasgow to watch as Aberdeen came from two goals down to maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a thrilling 2-2 draw at champions Celtic. Ferguson won 10 major trophies as Aberdeen manager before leaving to join United in 1986.

Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United's ambassador at the end of the season as Ineos look to cut-down costs at the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Arsenal was one of the three Premier League clubs he turned down before moving to Manchester United.