Sir Alex Ferguson 'BANNED from Man Utd dressing room' in second bombshell decision

Sir Alex Ferguson has been BANNED from the dressing room in a second bombshell decision.

The INEOS owner has been making drastic changes at Old Trafford since his arrival as he attempts to get the Red Devils back on track both on and off the pitch. That has included

The legendary Scot has held the role since retiring as manager, earning an annual salary of around £2m. Ferguson was made aware that the role was being axed in an amicable meeting with Ratcliffe, while the former boss remains welcome at the club.

But it now appears that Ratcliffe has gone even further in getting his feet under the table. According to , Ferguson and other members of the club’s board will now be prevented from entering the team’s dressing room after games.

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It is a tradition that has been in place since Sir Matt Busby’s time at Old Trafford. Ferguson has not regularly taken up the invitation but was a regular visitor during his time as an active board member.

The decision to further decrease Ferguson’s role at the club is unlikely to go down well with a number of pivotal United figures. Former forward with a foul-mouthed rant.

Sharing a picture of him alongside his former boss, the Frenchman wrote on social media: “Sir should be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies. Such a lack of respect. It’s totally scandalous. Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever! And I throw them all in a big bag of s***!”

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Ex-United defender also gave his take on the news, tweeting: “If Sir Alex can be taken out, then NO ONE IS SAFE at Man Utd – anyone can get it now. Ineos sending a message to ANYONE at the club?!?”

Ferguson is still expected to attend games at Old Trafford. He has been a regular attendee at games since retiring from management - albeit he chose to snub the Red Devils recently.

The 82-year-old decided not to attend United’s draw with Porto earlier this month. Instead, he was spotted taking in Rangers’ showdown with French side Lyon at Ibrox. The Scottish giants slumped to a 4-1 defeat that night, former star Alexandre Lacazette netting a brace.

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