Sir Alex Ferguson signs autographs for referees

The officials who took charge of Sir Alex Ferguson's final game in charge of Manchester United asked the manager for his autograph.

Referee Michael Oliver, assistants Dave Bryan and Ceri Richards and fourth official Chris Foy posed for photographs with the 71-year-old at the end of the game at The Hawthorns yesterday.

Afterwards Ferguson signed a copy of the matchday program for each of the officials following his 1500th game in charge of the Red Devils.

The Scot is retiring after more than 26 years at Old Trafford.