‘Flogging it on eBay’ – Twitter in stitches as Allardyce seems to ask Sir Alex Ferguson for an autograph at Man Utd game

FOOTBALL fans were in stitches as Sam Allardyce was spotted seemingly asking legendary Sir Alex Ferguson for an autograph.
The former England manager was at Old Trafford for United's 3-0 win over Brentford.
It was a rare convincing victory for the stuttering Red Devils as Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane rolled back the years to the legendary former boss's days.
And near full-time, Allardyce was seen on Sky Sports' cameras getting a piece of paper signed by Ferguson.
Fans watching on TV couldn't believe their eyes.
One wrote: "Did I just see Sir Alex Ferguson signing an autograph for Sam Allardyce at the Man Utd game??"
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While another alluded to Big Sam's wheeler dealer reputation, joking: "You just know Big Sam getting Fergie to sign autographs so he can flog them on eBay."
Thirteen-time Premier League winner Ferguson is heavily involved with horse racing, and is one of the co-owners of superstar chaser Protektorat.
He has regularly been seen watching racing with his pal Allardyce.
And one viewer joked saying the pair are plotting their next horse race.
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The United fan Tweeted: "Sir Alex Ferguson and Sam Allardyce plotting their next horse race."
Ferguson will be hoping incoming Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag can bring back the glory days he saw as manager.
He says the club needs someone to "get in control" and steer it in the right direction.
Speaking at Punchestown horse racing festival, Fergie told : "I hope he does well [Ten Hag], because the club needs someone to get in control."