Ferguson ‘faces drop over turf war with Irishmen’

A LEADING financial expert believes Manchester United’s board of directors as well as manager Alex Ferguson could be forced out following the turf war with John Magnier and JP McManus.

Henk Potts, of Barclays Stockbrokers, believes that Magnier and McManus are ready to flex their muscles again and change the landscape at Old Trafford.

Mr Potts, an equity strategist, said: "I certainly believe that Magnier and McManus will make a full bid for Manchester United. They are in a fantastic position as they own a quarter of the company.