Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at popular Glasgow restaurant as buzzing chef says meeting icon was ‘an unforgettable honour'
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SIR ALEX FERGUSON is one of the most recognisable faces in Scottish football.
The legendary ex-Manchester United and Aberdeen boss is regularly spotted whenever he makes a return to his former stadiums Old Trafford and Pittodrie.
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Sir Alex with delighted staff at a popular Glasgow restaurant
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But this week the Scottish football icon actually paid another one of his old clubs a visit - Rangers.
Sir Alex was at the Auchenhowie training centre earlier in the week and caught up with some of Rangers' current staff and players.
Rangers Women captain Nicola Docherty shared a picture of herself alongside the managerial great in the training centre as she beamed on social media: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex!"
But she wasn't the only one who managed to grab the 83-year-old for a picture.
Ferguson was also spotted in Glasgow's city centre as he headed to a popular restaurant which has previously hosted other celebrities affiliated with Rangers, including Gordon Ramsay.
The restaurant he visited was Ox and Finch in Sauchiehall Street.
The much-loved diner closed for refurbishments last year, leaving locals and regulars gutted.
But it reopened in April and it's as popular as ever with their latest additions, including an outdoor dining space.
Ferguson was the latest big-name to enjoy a meal at the eatery as delighted staff shared pictures alongside the Man Utd and Aberdeen legend.
Head chef Craig Nelson uploaded a photo on Instagram showing him standing next to the icon and other members of staff.
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He wrote: "An unforgettable honour to cook for a true legend."
Many of the chef's followers were just as excited to see Sir Alex in the popular venue.
One person wrote: "Fabulous Craig. 💛"
Another said: "Great picture!"
While a third added: "Brilliant 🙌"
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