Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opened up on his decision to cull Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial role as part of his brutal cost-cutting measures at Manchester United. The club’s most successful ever manager,

United estimate the stadium and wider regeneration project has the potential to add an extra £7.3billion each year to the UK economy

Sir Alex Ferguson was informed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he would have to end his £2million-a-year deal with Manchester United - and the legendary ex-manager was left 'grumpy' by the decision

Sir Jim Ratcliffe opened up about his conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson before the legendary manager was removed as Manchester United's ambassador.

Manchester United minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has explained why the club terminated legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal. Ferguson was given the role after retiring from management back in 2013.