LEGENDARY Man Utd boss was all smiles at Old Trafford on Sunday - despite a disaster out on the pitch. The former Red Devils manager, 82, was snapped alongside Olympic gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson following United's 3-0 loss to Spurs. 4 Sir Alex Ferguson and Keely Hodgkinson met at Man Utd's game with Spurs on Sunday Credit: https://www.

instagram.com/keely.hodgkinson/ 4 The legendary boss was all smiles despite the 3-0 loss Credit: https://www.

instagram.com/keely.hodgkinson/ 4 The Olympic star showed off her gold medal prior to the game Credit: PA Ferguson remains a regular at United games despite his recent health concerns.

He posed for a snap alongside Team GB's golden girl and United fan Hodgkinson . She was given a hero's welcome as the 800m champion showed off her gold medal prior to kick-off at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old was presented with a framed Man Utd shirt before heading off on a lap of honour.

READ MORE ON MAN UTD RED-DEMPTION Man Utd win appeal against Bruno Fernandes' red card against Tottenham But she left disappointed as Erik ten Hag's men fell to a calamitous defeat. Despite the result, Hodgkinson and Sir Alex were all smiles as they linked up after the game in the VIP area. The pair shared a hug as the Atherton native documented her day out to her 521,000 Instagram followers.

Hodgkinson wrote: "Thank you for a warm welcome yesterday @manchesterunited. Most read in Football DORTMUND VS CELTIC Latest team news as Rodgers prepares for massive Champions Le.