Fergie enjoys Christmas lunch in Manchester joined by Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Butt
Ex-United stars were waiting for his former boss outside brand new The Ivy restaurant in Manchester city centre
Posted Saturday, December 15, 2018 by Thesun.co.uk
SIR ALEX FERGUSON received a nice surprise when he went for lunch in Manchester.
Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes were all waiting outside The Ivy for the 73-year-old Red Devils legend.
Sir Alex Ferguson was joined by Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs for Christmas lunch in Manchester
Sir Alex Ferguson arriving at The Ivy in Manchester city centre
Gary Neville chatting on the phone while waiting for Ferguson
Paul Scholes also paid visit to the Man United legend
All four players were recruited by Fergie as a part of United's Class of '92.
Former Red Devils' stars surprised Ferguson, waiting outside The Ivy in Manchester for 10 minutes before the Scot arrived.
The newest branch of the popular amongst celebrities chain restaurant opened in Manchester on November 27 and can host up to 535 guests.
It includes a first floor private dining room as well as company's first Ivy Asia site.
The 73-year-old thought he was attending a casual lunch before seeing his former pupils in front of the restaurant.
Ryan Giggs was in jolly mood joining Ferguson for a lunch
Ferguson suffered to a brain haemorrhage earlier this year and his unexpected lunch guests were among those wishing his former gaffer a speedy recovery.
The meeting comes after Ferguson was banned from attending United's match against Fulham as his doctors were concerned over Fergie's health.
The Scot was seen watching Red Devils' three consecutive games in just nine days - including the dramatic 2-2 draw at Southampton.
The clash could surely provide Ferguson with an adrenaline boost as Jose Mourinho's men fell 2-0 down quickly in the first half.
Fergie got emotionally involved as the drama was unfolding at St Mary's, chuckling shortly after Cedric gave Saints a two-goal lead having wonderfully converting a free-kick.
United managed to draw level before half-time, getting only a point and sparking the latest outburst amongst their fans.
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