Sir Alex Ferguson spotted watching Wrexham’s 1-0 win over Peterborough – as his son Darren’s side slipped to their 13th defeat of the season

Sir Alex Ferguson watched on from the stands as Wrexham defeated Peterborough on Saturday.

The legendary former Manchester United manager was in attendance atto support his son Darren, who is currently in his fourth stint in charge at third-tier Peterborough.

Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground has become well-accustomed to VIP guests since Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney purchased the Welsh club in 2020.

A video circulated on social media showed the 83-year-old making his way to the stadium and posing for pictures with fans on matchday.

Ferguson took his place in the ground among the more than 13,000 supporters in attendance.

Strugglers Peterborough held firm throughout much of the game but were ultimately undone when former Premier League striker Steven Fletcher broke the deadlock for the hosts in the closing stages.

After reaching the play-offs last season, Peterborough currently find themselves in the midst of a dismal run of form

Steven Fletcher netted late at the Racecourse Ground to heap yet more pressure on the younger Ferguson

After winning the EFL Trophy under the younger Ferguson last season Peterborough have endured a difficult start to the campaign.

Defeat against Wrexham means the Posh have won just one of their last nine league fixtures and currently sit 19th in the League One table, eight points above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile Sir Alex was recently a victim of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ongoing cost-cutting measures at Manchester United.

Ferguson’s £2million-a-year contract as a global ambassador for the club was ended in October. 

Ratcliffe informed Ferguson of his decision in a face-to-face meeting at Old Trafford, bringing to an end his 38 years as a paid employee at United after this season.

Sources insist the meeting was entirely amicable and that 82-year-old Ferguson, who will keep his title as a non-executive director, remains a close friend of the club who will always be welcome at Old Trafford.

But the decision once again demonstrates Ratcliffe’s determination to drive down costs after United last month announced net losses for the fifth year in a row.