Sir Alex Ferguson ‘steps in to make sure legendary Man Utd boss’s family keep director’s box privileges’
LEGENDARY Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly stepped in to make sure the family of Sir Matt Busby have kept their privileges at Old Trafford.
Busby, who managed United for 24 years between 1945 and 1969, passed away in 1994 but members of his family have since been gifted complimentary season tickets in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.
The seats had been located next to the directors’ box and have access to a lounge.
However, it’s understood they were moved to a different area of the stand as part of a restructure earlier this year and the Busbsys lost their hospitality table as a result.
According to the Daily Mail, they were concerned over a lack of communication from United.
But Ferguson intervened and spoke to Omar Berrada, the club’s chief executive, and chief operating officer Collette Roche to ensure the family were still taken care of.
They were subsequently given access to the directors’ bar again.
Sources say there was never an intention to withdraw the privileges.
They also claim the Busbys will always be welcome at Old Trafford.
An insider told the Mail: “There are two things you don’t touch at United – one is Fergie and the other is the Busbys.”
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New United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruffled some feathers with his cost-cutting attempts in recent months.
He removed Ferguson from his ambassadorial role in October and stopped paying his £2million annual salary.
Ratcliffe also axed 250 members of staff including comms man John Allen, who has worked at United for 25 years, as well as the club historian and a much-loved kit man.
And the Telegraph claimed this week that the new chief has also replaced staff bonuses with a voucher.
Rather than each member of staff receiving £100 extra ahead of the festive season, they have now been given a £40 voucher for M&S.
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