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Jose Mourinho keeps Sir Alex Ferguson close at Man United: This is the gesture he made
SIR ALEX FERGUSON’S presence at Manchester United will always be felt.
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After managing Manchester United for 25 years, he established himself as English football’s greatest coach.
Even today, Ferguson can be relied upon to give good advice the current crop.
David Moyes regularly consulted his fellow Scot during his ill-fated reign.
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Sir Alex Ferguson works as a director at Old Trafford
And current boss Jose Mourinho isn’t afraid to consult Ferguson.
Mourinho apparently used to invite Fergie to the training ground to watch the players practice.
The Daily Telegraph have revealed that on an away trip, Fergie asked Mourinho if he could sit on the team coach and the Portuguese had no problems.
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It is also believed that Mourinho sought out Ferguson on New Year’s Eve to wish his predecessor a happy 75th birthday.
Ferguson was thought to have been touched by the gesture.
United take on Hull in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie tonight (8pm).
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