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    Britain’s most loyal footie fan has been watching Hibernian FC for 91 YEARS

    FOOTIE-mad Pat Davidson is Britain’s oldest and most loyal fan — having watched her beloved Hibernian FC from the stands for 91 years.Pat, 96, was first taken to their Easter Road stadium in Edinburgh as a thrilled five-year-old by her dad Angus.She feared her days watching Hibs were over when she moved into a care home.But staff arranged a VIP hospitality experience with the club, including four-course fine dining, for the Scottish Premiership clash against St Mirren on November 9.Her first question to anyone new she meets is “are you a Hibby?”And she said of her emotions at the match: “I’m crying because I am so happy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS”I never thought I would be back to watch a game.”“It brought back lots of memories of my dad, when it cost two and six to get in and we had to stand.”Aren’t I lucky to still be having adventures at 96!”Pat, who lives at Lauder Lodge in the city, was also ­presented with a new Hibs scarf and had a chat with the club’s sporting director Malky Mackay about the game.Most read in FootballBut there were no such favours from St Mirren — who beat bottom-of-the-table Hibs 2-1.Hibernian FC fan Pat Davidson is Britain’s oldest and most loyal fanBizarre moment football fans turn up to cup final with human skull of grandfather and say ‘we take him everywhere’ More

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    Ruben Amorim breaks Man Utd’s 33-year duck in just 48 SECONDS during Bodo/Glimt clash

    IT took Ruben Amorim’s side just 48 SECONDS to break Manchester United’s 33-year duck in his home debut.It was the first time since 1991 that the Red Devils have scored in the opening minute of a major European game.The Ruben Amorim Old Trafford era got off to a perfect startAlejandro Garnacho broke a 33-year record after he scored inside 48 secondsUnited face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa LeagueAmorim picked a much changed side for his mid-week tieThe last time United put one in during the first 60 seconds of a European clash was during Sir Alex Ferguson’s fifth season.It was Brian McClair – now 60 – who opened the scoring against Montpellier in a Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup tie. Jonny Evans was just three years old. Casemiro wasn’t even born. But it was now Alejandro Garnacho, 20, who got United off to their dream start – albeit from a Bodo/Glimt goalkeeping howler.READ MORE ON MAN UTDGarnacho was the one to put the ball in the back of the net – but the goal was all about the hard work of Rasmus Hojlund.He dispossessed the Bodo/Glimt stopper, who took far too long on the ball in his own box before trying to wrestle Hojlund down.It was another fast-start under Amorim, just as we saw at Ipswich.But that quickly unravelled 19 minutes later when the visitors – from Norway’s top division – pegged one back through an absolute screamer.Most read in FootballIt was blow for Amorim, who you could see becoming frustrated that his side couldn’t capitalise on their dominance.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd ratings vs Bodo/GlimtAnd Bodo/Glimt incredibly turned the game on its head just four minutes later as the Norwegian outfit went 2-1 up.Forest winger Zinckernagel outpaced Tyrell Malacia, who looked every bit a player who hasn’t taken to the pitch for 550 days.Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich Malacia, who was later hauled off at half-time, had a headstart but you wouldn’t have known it as Zinckernagel fired in a low effort that squirmed in under the legs of Andre Onana.Goalscorer Garnacho continued to work as part of the front three – a a shift from his wing-back position during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road.Hojlund levelled the scores on the brink of half-time with a superb right-footed volley – his best goal in a United shirt.And it took just five minutes after the break for the Dane, 21, to put the home side back in front with a sliding finish.United are up to 12th in their European league phase table, with three games remaining.Ferguson was in attendance at Old Trafford for Amorim’s first home game as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.The cinema quickly panned to the Scot, 82, after Garnacho’s opener.Meanwhile, Amorim slashed two names off his United team-sheet for their Europa League clash.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe only named 10 players on the bench – two fewer than United’s last European game against PAOK.Teams are permitted 12 substitutes – with Bodo/Glimt opting to fill their bench.Ruben Amorim played his signature 3-4-3 More

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    Ruben Amorim slashes two names off his Man Utd team-sheet for Europa League clash vs Bodo/Glimt

    RUBEN AMORIM cut TWO names from his Manchester United squad for their Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt.The Portuguese coach, 39, took charge of his first home game as Red Devils boss on Thursday night as they claimed a 3-2 victory against the Norwegian champions.Ruben Amorim made a big decision for his first home game in chargeCredit: GettyHe lined up with a strong starting line-up as Man Utd sought a first win under their new manager following a 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday.And there was a notable change to Amorim’s side as the team sheet came out.He only named 10 players on the bench – two fewer than Man Utd’s last Europa League game against PAOK.Teams are permitted 12 substitutes – with Bodo/Glimt opting to fill their bench.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Amorim chose not to use his full bench.And two of those named as substitutes were goalkeepers – Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton – meaning he had just eight outfield subs to use.They were Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo.The starting XI consisted of Andre Onana in goal and a back three of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd ratings vs Bodo/GlimtTyrell Malacia and Antony were the wing-backs, with Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount in midfield.Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho then played more attacking roles, with Rasmus Hojlund up front.Roy Keane reveals brutal two-word put down to rude selfie-hunter as Man Utd legend discusses fame with Ricky Gervais More

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    Chelsea ratings: Filip Jorgensen makes claim for No1 shirt but Benoit Badiashile struggles versus Heidenheim

    CHELSEA remained at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Heidenheim.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk got on the scoreheet as the Bundesliga side gave them their toughest test so far in the Conference League.Filip Jorgensen made 11 savesCredit: RexChristopher Nkunku scored a brilliant goalCredit: RexMykhailo Mudryk wrapped up the points after good work from Jadon SanchoThe Blues were not at their best in the opening 45 minutes but were far better after a half-time team talk from Enzo Maresca.Here is how SunSport rated the Chelsea performances.Filip Jorgensen – 9He will feel he should be taking Robert Sanchez’s No1 shirt. Made 11 saves in the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA simply brilliant save to deny Paul Wanner at 0-0 and produced a stunning double stop as Heidenheim pushed for an equaliser.Very composed with the ball at his feet.Axel Disasi – 6One or two dodgy moments and lapses of concentration.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSProduced the front-foot defending Maresca demands to win the ball back high up the pitch for Chelsea’s opener.Tosin Adarabioyo – 7Made progressive passes between the lines to the midfielders excellently. Was vital to moving the ball up the pitch beyond the German side’s high press.Missed a huge chance to score from a set-piece just before half-time.’Referees don’t understand football!’ Ex-Prem ref slams PGMOL for serious Chelsea & Liverpool errorsBenoit Badiashile – 5Yellow card in the first minute for a cynical foul set the tone for his display.Not a very convincing performance. Another who had lapses of concentration. Renato Veiga – 7Played the inverted left-back role once again. Really understands a demanding position. Has the technical ability when on the ball and the intelligence when to move back into defence.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7Good performance. Picked some excellent passes and swung in dangerous crosses.Wasted a big chance to score a second for Chelsea.Cesare Casadei – 5Far too many sideways or backwards passes. Worked hard defensively to keep Wanner quiet. Was sent off for two yellows seconds from the end of the game.Jadon Sancho – 8Did not do much in the first-half but picked Nkunku out well for the goal.Then continued to be a threat down the right and set up Mudryk’s goal.Christopher Nkunku – 7 Probably tried to be too clever with a chance in the first-half, trying to unnecessarily chip goalkeeper Kevin Muller. But then showed his talent by going on a sensational run through challenges and forcing a save.He kept getting into great positions and took his goal incredibly well with a brilliant first touch and calm finish.Also missed a chance to bag another goal.Mykhailo Mudryk – 7Worked incredibly hard defensively and dribbled forward with purpose.Finished brilliantly into the top corner to wrap up the points.Marc Guiu – 6Had four chances in the opening stages, scuffing the first three and rushing the fourth.But the 18-year-old worked incredibly hard and got into good positions.Subs:Joao Felix (62 minutes, for Guiu) – 6Perhaps rested for the weekend. Carney Chukwuemeka (75 minutes, Nkunku) – 6Did not do much after coming on.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyrique George (90 minutes, Sancho) – N/ASamuel Rak-Sakyi (90 minutes, Dewsbury-Hall) – N/A More

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    Heidenheim 0 Chelsea 2: Nkunku and Mudryk both score but Casadei is sent off with second last kick of game

    CHELSEA’S second string maintained their 100 per cent record in the third tier of European competition – but not without a number of scares.Top scorer Christopher Nkunku claimed his seventh goal in the Europa Conference League and on another night might have had a hat-trick.Christopher Nkunku scored a close-range opener for ChelseaCredit: RexIt is the Frenchman’s 11th goal of the season in all competitionsCredit: ReutersMykhailo Mudryk doubled Chelsea’s lead with a brilliant finishCredit: GettyIt is the Ukrainian’s third Europa Conference League goal of the campaignCredit: RexHeidenheim had the share of chances despite having less of the ballBut Heidenheim, who also went into the game with three wins from three, caused plenty of problems for the Blues.Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a string of saves, the best of them after Nkunku’s goal and before Mykhailo Mudryk sealed victory with less than five minutes to go.And apart from Jadon Sancho, none of the other outfield players in the cream-coloured kit made much of a case to rise into the first 11 for Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa.As usual Enzo Maresca made wholesale changes from his first 11, with only Benoit Badiashile keeping his place from the win at Leicester.READ MORE ON CHELSEABut Chelsea learned within a minute that it would not be another Thursday night stroll.Badiashile was booked for fouling Heidenheim winger Leonardo Scienza and Mikkel Kaufmann almost touched in the resulting free kick.It was an entertaining, end-to-end game in a festive atmosphere.Marc Guiu, twice, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had shots saved, while Jorgensen denied Kaufmann, Scienza and Mathias Honsak.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMykhailo Mudryk wanted a penalty for a challenge on him but the referee waved it away even after going to the monitorCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca’s men remain the only side to have a 100 per cent record in the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: GettyAfter Nkunku spooned a finish over the bar, Chelsea were awarded a penalty when Mykhailo Mudryk went flying over a challenge by home captain Patrick Mainka.But Dutch referee Serdar Gozubuyuk went back on his decision after being summoned to the VAR monitor.Inside Frank Lampard’s superstitious routine as new Coventry boss’ success could depend on Chelsea legend’s DOGNkunku drew another save from home ‘keeper Kevin Muller, Tosin Adarabioyo shot just wide and the half somehow ended 0-0.Heidenheim had another chance before Nkunku broke the deadlock.Sancho’s cross sat up nicely and the France international found a fine finish.The home side, with their supporters keeping up constant noise behind the goal they were attacking, kept going and Scienza curled a shot just wide.Chelsea ratings vs HeidenheimChelsea remained at the top of the table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Heidenheim.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk got on the scoresheet as the Bundesliga side gave them their toughest test so far in the Conference League.The Blues were not at their best in the opening 45 minutes but were far better after a half-time team talk from Enzo Maresca.Click here to see how SunSport’s Alex Smith rated the Chelsea performances.Wanner should have equalised, but Jorgensen made a fine save and then another from Scienza’s follow-up.Substitute Joao Felix sent Nkunku through on the break but Muller kept his team in it with another save.Home sub Maximilian Breunig had the ball in the net but it was ruled out for offside and Muller denied Dewsbury-Hall at the other end.READ MORE SUN STORIESMudryk finally killed the game with an emphatic shot into the top corner after more good work by Sancho.Cesare Casadei was sent off for a second yellow card deep into stoppage time, which reflected a tough but ultimately successful evening for the Blues. More

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    Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Nkunku and Mudryk fire Blues to fourth straight win in Conference League – updates

    CHELSEA have beaten Heidenheim 2-0 to continue their perfect record in the Conference League.Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku broke the deadlock with a superb finish.On 86 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk slammed one right in the top right corner to make it 2-0 and secure a fourth straight win for Chelsea in Europe.The Blues’ win was clouded by Cesare Casadei receiving a red card for a second yellow with seconds remaining.Match result: Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaHeidenheim starting team: Muller, Siersleben, Mainka, Scienza, Wanner, Honsak, Traore, Kaufmann, Theuerkauf, Maloney, DorschChelsea starting team: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Nkunku, Mudryk, GuiuBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Voith-Arena with our live blog below…ReportChelsea’s second string maintained their 100 per cent record in the third tier of European competition – but not without a number of scares.Top scorer Christopher Nkunku claimed his seventh goal in the Europa Conference League and on another night might have had a hat-trick.But Heidenheim, who also went into the game with three wins from three, caused plenty of problems for the Blues.Blues goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a string of saves, the best of them after Nkunku’s goal and before Mykhailo Mudryk sealed victory with less than five minutes to go.Copy linkCopiedFull time statsThe numbers behind the 90 minutes.Chelsea well in control of the ball but Heidenheim did have their chances – actually registering more efforts on target than Chelsea.The Blues with over double the completed passes.Copy linkCopiedFull time from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyAfter the flood of goals that overwhelmed Noah, a far more challenging night for Chelsea in the depths of southern Germany. Heidenheim will surely climb higher than the 15th place they currently occupy in the Bundesliga. And Cesare Casadei will probably not be heartbroken by his late red card because it means he misses the trip to freezing Kazahkstan next month.
    Copy linkCopiedFull time in HeidenheimHeidenheim were perhaps a touch unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet tonight.But a second string Chelsea side proved just too strong in the second half.Two assists on the night for Jadon Sancho who was heavily involved in both goals.Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk the scorers and a decent away win in Europe.Copy linkCopiedFT! Chelsea win 2-0 at Heidenheim to guarantee European football after Christmas!Copy linkCopiedRED CARDCesare Casadei is shown a second yellow card with a few seconds to go.The youngster looks absolutely devastated with that as he trudges off. It takes the shine off what was a decent night for him too.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaChelsea win a corner and look quite happy to run the clock down as Joao Felix takes his time making it across.Copy linkCopiedFive minutes added onChelsea should have enough to see this one out from here.Smoke fills the air as yet more pyro is let off.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Heidenheim 0-2 ChelseaTwo late Chelsea changes:OFF: Sancho & Dewsbury-HallON: George & Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopiedGOOOO – NO!Nearly a grandstand finish.Max Breunig finds the net for the home side once again.Max Breunig is offside when doing so once again.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILStunning finish from Mudryk and it’s game over in Germany.Again, Sancho is the architect. He works a really clever one-two with Dewsbury-Hall who has been bright all night.The pair work it well and Sancho darts into the box before laying it off to Mudryk on the edge of the box who smashes it into the top corner with a first time finish.Copy linkCopiedGame over now!Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaJorgensen and Veiga both booked in the space of 90 seconds.Veiga for a foul on halfway, Jorgensen for time-wasting.That shows where this game is at the minute.Copy linkCopiedGOOO – NO!The home fans just getting excited for a few seconds there when Max Breunig found the net with a header.But he’s roughly a mile offside and it’s quickly ruled out.Chelsea living dangerously here.Copy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaIt is game over – for Nkunku.He was hurt from that challenge and missed chance and signaled to the bench straight away.He makes his way to the sidelines but he’s going to be replaced. Hopefully nothing too serious.OFF: NkunkuON: ChukwuemekaCopy linkCopied73 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaShould be game over!From the edge of their own box, Chelsea play three slick passes which completely cut open the German side and Nkunku is inside his own half but is clean through.His first touch is good as he bears down on goal. The defender gets back to put him off with a slight nudge in the back but he gets his shot away and Muller keeps it out.Copy linkCopied69 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaHeidenheim just haven’t managed to get Paul Wanner on the ball enough tonight.But he’s involved here, capitalising on more strange Chelsea defending to get a strike on goal which Jorgensen saves tremendously well.The home side on top at the minute chasing a famous equaliser.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King in GermanyHeidenheim aren’t giving up, nor are their fans. Those flares just keep on coming in the home end, no matter how many times they are politely told it’s not allowed. Joao Felix has replaced Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku has gone up top and the game is in the balance. Fabulous double save by Filip Jorgensen keeps Chelsea ahead.Copy linkCopied62 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaNearly a stunning equaliser from Scienza – but what on earth were Chelsea doing at the back there.From a goal kick, Badiashile gives it to Jorgensen when the keeper’s not looking. So he has to scramble to try and clear it but it’s charged down.The ball looks to be headed for a Chelsea throw and Disasi kids on he’s going to get it but tries to be clever to let it run out.He’s then made to look a right mug when Kaufmann bursts his lungs to keep it in on the slide. It’s knocked to Scienza who has a go from 25 yards on the angle but dips and curls agonisingly wide.Copy linkCopiedSome statTen goals in his last 11 European games for Nkunku.Copy linkCopied56 – Heidenheim 0-1 ChelseaGood work from Sancho once again.He beats his man with good footwork before a low cross into Guiu but good defending at the back sees the home side get bodies in the way to scramble it to safety.Copy linkCopiedToo goodChristopher Nkunku has to play more.In truth, his Chelsea career would probably be much different had he not been injured early into his Stamford Bridge life.He’s wasted as just a European player in this competition.Copy linkCopiedGOAL DETAILSmashing wee goal or Chelsea and a customary European goal from Christopher Nkunku.Dewsbury-Hall feeds Sancho down the right side of the area.His pick-out for the late run of Nkunku looks to be a difficult one for the forward.But on the stretch, Nkunku brings it down with his left foot and into his path superbly before finishing coolly from close range into the top corner with his right foot.Terrific goal.Copy linkCopiedHe’s done it again!Copy linkCopied49 – Heidenheim 0-0 Chelsea’Come on Chelsea, come on Chelsea’ – the chant from the Chelsea supporters as the Blues enjoy a couple of minutes of good possession.Dewsbury-Hall almost slips a great through-ball for Guiu to be sent clean through but it’s a last-ditch interception from Scienza which cuts it out.Copy linkCopied More

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    Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game

    BARCELONA legend Ronaldinho rolled back the years by scoring a stunning free-kick in an El Clasico exhibition match.The 44-year-old shared the pitch with Luis Figo, Clarence Seedorf, former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista and Rivaldo in Qatar on Thursday.Ronaldinho showed he still has it with a sleek free-kickThe Barca legend doubled the lead in an El Clasico exhibition match on ThursdayThe Samba legend couldn’t help but celebrateBarca went 1-0 up early on through Juan Pablo Sorin, before winning a free-kick from around 22 yards out.Naturally, Ronaldinho stepped up and curled a beautiful right-footed effort into the top left corner past ex-keeper Francisco Buyo.The former Madrid stopper – who is, it must be said, 66 years old – had no hope of reaching it.The Brazilian World Cup winner doubled Barca’s lead inside 15 minutes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the Catalans couldn’t replicate the 4-0 pasting the current flock imposed on Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid last month.The Madrid Legends eventually found a way back into the game, which went on to end 2-2 in Qatar.Former Portugal winger and Ballon d’Or winner Figo, who played for both sides in his prime, brought one back for Madrid in the second half.And Edwin Congo’s low finish in the 63rd minute levelled the score.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was Jose Mourinho’s old foe Frank De Boer who fumbled the pass to put Congo in a one-on-one with the keeper.Barca had a chance to win the game late on from the penalty spot, but Kluivert’s effort was saved by substitute keeper Pedro Contreras.Spectacular Timelapse of the works in the Spotify Camp Nou But Ronaldinho went onto score in the penalty shootout afterwards.As did Figo, Congo and Sorin as the Catalan’s edged the shootout 4-2.Ronaldinho’s most famous free-kick was the effort he floated over England’s David Seaman at the 2002 World Cup.Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joined Burnley’s under-21 squad this summer.The 19-year-old midfielder had previously been at Barca’s La Masia youth academy.Mendes most recently featured in Burnley’s 5-0 win over Luton Town’s under-21s last Friday.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis father won the World Cup in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006, and was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2005.The legends will play in another El Clasico before the end of the year, with the halves lasting a slightly shortened 40 minutes each.Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joined Burnley after coming through the ranks at BarcaCredit: FC Barcelona via InstagramWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Fans shocked to see who Sir Alex Ferguson was sat next to at Man Utd vs Bodo/Glimt as they say ‘not what I expected’

    SIR ALEX FERGUSON was in the stands at Old Trafford for Ruben Amorim’s first home game as Manchester United manager… and fans were stunned by the man sat next to him.Amorim, 39, took charge of his opening match as Red Devils boss on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich at Portman Road.Sir Alex Ferguson smiled as he made his way into Old Trafford on Thursday nightCredit: X/MANUTDFerguson sat next to a veteran Scottish manager for the gameBut Thursday evening saw him step in front of the Old Trafford faithful as Man Utd took on Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.And legendary manager Ferguson, 82, was seen coming into the ground as he prepared to catch his first glimpse of Amorim’s side.Man Utd shared a picture of a smiling Fergie and added the caption: “European nights 🤝 Sir Alex 🤩.”Then during the game he was seen in his seat alongside veteran Scottish manager Dick Campbell.READ MORE ON MAN UTDCampbell, 71, has coached a host of teams in Scotland across a 37-year period – Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, Brechin City, Partick Thistle, Ross County, Forfar Athletic, Arbroath and East Fife.Reacting to Fergie being next to Campbell, one fan said: “Dick Campbell is not a face I expected to see on this video 😂.”While another added: “One of the greatest football managers of all time sitting besides Sir Alex Ferguson.”Man Utd recently stopped paying Ferguson’s £2million-a-year salary as an ambassador of the club.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRuben Amorim’s first home game as Manchester United boss comes on Thursday nightCredit: GettyHowever, he remains a non-executive member of the board.Fergie won 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues during his 27 years as Man Utd manager.Sir Alex Ferguson ECSTATIC as his horse Spirit Dancer makes history with back-to-back wins in $1million Bahrain raceBut one record he lost on Wednesday night was his long-standing Champions League benchmark.Fergie had coached the most Champions League matches – 214 – a feat which was surpassed by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as he took charge of his 215th at Anfield in a 2-0 defeat. More