Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has revealed that pop icon Mick Hucknall was allowed to train with the Red Devils squad by Sir Alex Ferguson. Hucknall, who is the lead singer of Simply Red, is a huge Man Utd supporter and is often pictured at events or watching matches with legendary Red Devils boss Ferguson.

Former United midfielders Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, part of the side that was thrashed 4-0 at the Camp Nou, recalled how Hucknall rocked up on the training pitch ahead of the game – blasted by Roy Keane for putting in a poor performance.

Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his fear of getting dementia as he revealed he does quizzes to keep his mind sharp. The ex-Manchester United boss, who won 38 major trophies with the Red Devils, also told how he misses the glory days of leading United in European cup clashes.

Sir Alex Ferguson once invited pop legend Mick Hucknall to train with Manchester United – with the Simply Red star bringing his Miss World girlfriend along with him. Hucknall, a huge United fan, has been pictured sitting alongside the legendary United manager watching games at Old Trafford over the years.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has revealed that he is “100 per cent” worried about getting dementia. The former Manchester United boss, 82, also lifted the lid on how he misses life in the Old