Erik ten Hag: Man Utd will need Alex Ferguson despite end to ambassador role

“Sir Alex of course is Man United. He built Man United to where the club is now."

FERGIE TIME OVER: Alex Ferguson is to leave his ambassadorial role at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag says Sir Alex Ferguson “is Man United” and believes he will remain available to help in their bid to return to the top, despite leaving his ambassadorial role.

The Old Trafford giants have struggled since the Scot bowed out as Premier League champion in 2013, with the club failing to make a sustained title bid since.