Sir Alex Ferguson was banned from attending Manchester United’s win over Fulham by his doctors.
The 76-year-old suffered a brain haemorrhage earlier this year, but has recovered back to full health.
Ferguson attended three straight games before Saturday’s 4-1 win over Fulham. However, doctors have warned the enthusiastic Scot not to push his limits.
An Old Trafford veteran – via The Sun – said: “Sir Alex was nowhere to be seen and the word was he has agreed to the message from the medics – that is not to start overdoing things.
“They were concerned after seeing him on TV footage at the games – they then realised that he had been at three matches in just nine days including the lengthy trip to Southampton.
“We have been told Sir Alex took the advice on the chin and in his own inimitable style reluctantly agreed to it!
“He has done remarkably well in getting back to good health when things were really looking bleak – but even an old stubborn guy like him realises you have to listen when told what is good for you.”