In an emotional farewell, Sir Alex pulled on his club coat bearing the AF initials for one last time and told the thousands outside Old Trafford: “Thank you.

“This is fantastic. I’m really pleased for you more than anything else.”

Recalling the tearful scenes on the pitch for his last ever home game, he added: “Yesterday was a day I’ll never forget. Thank you for that.”

Ferguson is leaving the dug-out to spend more time with his wife, mum-of-three Cathy, and their family, including the couple’s 11 grandkids.

Fergie added: “My grandchildren will remember it for many, many years.”

In an emotional farewell, Sir Alex pulled on his club coat bearing the AF initials for one last time and told the thousands outside Old Trafford: “Thank you.

“This is fantastic. I’m really pleased for you more than anything else.”

Recalling the tearful scenes on the pitch for his last ever home game, he added: “Yesterday was a day I’ll never forget. Thank you for that.”

Ferguson is leaving the dug-out to spend more time with his wife, mum-of-three Cathy, and their family, including the couple’s 11 grandkids.

Fergie added: “My grandchildren will remember it for many, many years.”