Leeds fan branded a ‘disgrace’ for verbal Sir Alex Ferguson attack as fuming pundits let rip at Elland Road ‘twerp’

Ferguson watched his old side labour to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday and footage emerged of the 84-year-old getting abused by a fan in the home end…

By Anthony Evans · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:03 PM

Key Things to Know

A Leeds United fan was widely condemned after verbally abusing Sir Alex Ferguson at Elland Road.
The incident occurred following Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Leeds.
Pundit Sean Dyche branded the verbal attack an absolute disgrace on talkSPORT.

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Pundits Sean Dyche and Simon Jordan have strongly condemned a Leeds United fan who directed verbal abuse at former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The incident occurred at Elland Road on Sunday as the 84-year-old was leaving the VIP box following a 1-1 draw between Leeds and Manchester United.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Dyche branded the supporter's behavior an absolute disgrace, while Jordan labeled the perpetrator mindless and noted that Leeds United would feel embarrassed by the fan's actions.

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