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Samuel Meade

Sir Alex Ferguson's brutal putdown to Man Utd's 'Ted Lasso' coach amid revenge mission

Sir Alex Ferguson didn't think much of Chris Armas' CV when he arrived at Manchester United - but the American will get a chance to settle old scores this week.

Armas was hired by Ralf Rangnick last term, shortly after being sacked by Toronto FC. His arrival did little to impress the United dressing room, who likened him to fictional character Ted Lasso, with Ferguson also rather unenthused by 50-year-old's experience.

He and the Scot met after a Champions League draw with Young Boys last term, at which point Armas detailed his experience. Ferguson, who remains the last man to win a league title at Old Trafford, said to the American: "'You'll need more than that here, son" - according to the Athletic.

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