Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to axe Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal with Manchester United has been slammed by his former player Eric Cantona. Ferguson, 82, has been a global ambassador and club director at Old Trafford since his decision to end his extraordinary 27½ year reign as manager and retire in May 2013.

Manchester United ‘terminate Sir Alex Ferguson contract’ after Sir Jim Ratcliffe decision - INEOS continue cost-cutting programme by ending a multi-million pound annual commitment to former manager

Manchester United fans are split on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to ask Sir Alex Ferguson step down from his role as an ambassador for the club at the end of the season. Ratcliffe has introduced significant cost-cutting measures since acquiring a minority stake and 250 members of staff have been made redundant in a club-wide restructure.