Sir Alex Ferguson was asked about some of the great skippers he had the pleasure of coaching at Manchester United and notably left out the Irishman, who held the role for nearly a decade

Sir Alex Ferguson's relationship with his former captain Roy Keane is not known to be the healthiest, and this latest snub hints that is still the case.

Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial contract at Manchester United has come to an end, with Gary Neville one of several former players who represent the club in a similar capacity