Fans confused as they realise who Sir Alex Ferguson is sitting next to at Man Utd’s win over Nottingham Forest
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left puzzled after seeing Sir Alex Ferguson sit next to TV legend Ian McShane during the win over Nottingham Forest.
The Red Devils icon was in attendance at Old Trafford as the team recovered after an awful start to win the clash 3-2.
Forest stormed into a 2-0 lead in the first four minutes thanks to goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Boly.
However, United staged a comeback and managed to win the clash with goals coming from Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.
The excitement on the pitch would have been enjoyed by Fergie, 81, with the full-time result going the way of the hosts.
The Deadwood star would have also been relieved at the final whistle, although he would have enjoyed his company for the game.
And fans who spotted the pair sat together were left confused as they took to social media.
One Tweeted: “Was that Ian McShane next to Fergie?!?!!!”
A second commented: “Jheeze Fergie and Ian McShane chilling together 
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A third wrote: “Was that Ian Mcshane next to Fergie at Old Trafford? If so there’s probably a Deadwood joke to be made somewhere but I’m too full of a cold to do so at the moment.”
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A fourth said: “Is that Ian McShane I saw besides Fergie?.”
Another joked: “I fancy Ian McShane and Fergie as detective partners.”
McShane, 80, has made no secret that he is a fan of Man United as his dad, Harry, used to play for the club in the 1950s under manager Sir Matt Busby.
He also made friends with Ferguson while his dad was working as a scout for the club.
Speaking in 2019, he said: “From way back, when he first came to United.
“My dad was scouting for United when Sir Alex first arrived, and I was very close to my mum and dad so, whenever I came up to Manchester, I’d go to a game.
“I really got to know him in 1993 when we were invited to the 25th anniversary of the European Cup final.
“They had a big do-up at Mottram Hall with all the players, I spent the weekend up here with my wife and we got to know Alex and Cathy. Since then, we’ve been great friends.
“I see him when he comes out to New York or LA, and I’ve seen him and the team when they come out to the States on tours. He is a great friend.”
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