SIR ALEX FERGUSON was left in hysterics as Gary Neville missed an absolute sitter in Manchester United’s Legends game against Bayern Munich.
The hosts were leading 2-0 when the ball fell to Nev, 44, just a couple of yards out.
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Proving just why he was a defender in his day, Neville smashed the ball wide of the far post.
The now-Sky Sports pundit slumped to the turf in disbelief, as Ferguson couldn’t hide his laughter – all the while with his head in his hands.
The two teams were taking part in a star-studded, one-off game at Old Trafford for “The Treble Reunion”.
This season marks 20 years since United famously scored twice in added time to beat Bayern Munich to clinch Champions League and complete their treble.
FEEL-GOOD AFTERNOON
And while United fans haven’t had much to celebrate in recent months, they were treated to a fun afternoon in Manchester.
In a far cry from their 2018-19 form, United put five past Bayern in the 5-0 drubbing.
Dwight Yorke, David Beckham and now-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all found the net – and Neville should have boosted the scoreline further.
All the while, Beckham and Paul Scholes were spraying 40-yard balls, Jaap Stam was thundering into tackles and for 90 minutes, the feel-good factor was back.
The current United stars could learn a lot from the predecessors.
Sure, the pace was slower than the famous night at the Nou Camp two decades back, but some of the football was glorious.
Fans will be hoping to see more next season – with Solskjaer threatening his players with getting fit or being axed.
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