Sir Alex Ferguson was the only member of the family to sit in the stands at Peterborough with a huge smile on his face.
THe ex-Manchester United The boss wore a festive smile – while son Darren’s expression became more Grinch-like.
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The Ferguson Juniors League One stragglers were beaten 3-0 at home by Mansfield.
sir alex The latter might not have been so brightly lit – 78 miles down the road The Red Devils lost 2-0 to Wolves.
But his son focused on a festival animal from Peterborough which he called “unacceptable”.
His legendary father, 82, defied the chilly weather as he bundled up warmly and watched intently, suggesting his love for the game is as deep as ever.
Sir Alex reigned at Old Trafford like no one before or since, finally retiring in 1986 after 27 years in the trophy.
In contrast, 52-year-old Darren has spent most of his managerial career in the EFL, with brief spells in the Championship at Peterborough and Preston.
ex-United The midfielder returns to Posh for a fourth spell in charge in January 2023.
And he will need another good New Year to turn things around as Peterborough sit 17th in the third tier after their Boxing Day defeat.
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A Will Evans double and a towering header from Bailey Cargill had Santa’s reindeer not the only ones with sparkling antlers at Christmas – as the Stags took a 3-0 half-time lead.
Posh defender George Nevet. 16, then a foul from time is given a straight red for five minutes.
At that point Fergie moved on to a more intense look, no doubt out of sympathy for her son.
And then there was the big question: Will Darren give his flops the junior hairdryer treatment?
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