Sir Alex Ferguson joins Sale Sharks ahead of Gallagher Premiership Final

Ferguson was well-versed in bringing silverware to the Greater Manchester region, as the former manager of Premier League giants Manchester United.

Sale are about to embark on their first Premiership Final since 2006, and brought in the iconic manager to help prepare the team.  and her 75 cookbooks, was born in Bath has been involved with the club on a number of occasions. Radio 1 DJ Greg James also supports the black, blue and whites.

City AM reported how Ferguson is an inspiration to Sale Sharks Head Coach Alex Sanderson, and the rest of the Sale Sharks squad.

Ferguson won the Premier League 13 times with United as well as two Champions League titles. The 81-year-old certainly knows how to bring home a trophy on the biggest stage, and it is not the first time that he has been brought in ahead of a high profile rugby match.

Former England Head Coach Eddie Jones utilised Sir Alex's expertise, ahead of England's 2019 Rugby World Cup Final against South Africa. Sale Sharks are without their captain Ben Curry, who suffered a hamstring injury after a controversial 'crocodile roll' against Leicester Tigers in the semi-final.

Saracens are considered favourites for the match, and are out to right the wrongs of last year's Premiership Final.

A match-winning drop goal from Freddie Burns won the title for Leicester Tigers last season, with Sarries left distraught after the arduous campaign. Saracens are lining up their sixth Premiership title this weekend.

From Mary Berry to Sir Alex Ferguson, we run through the stars in the stands for every top-flight team...

Best known for her cakes - that definitely do not have a soggy bottom - she is beloved across the nation. The 84-year-old, who is best known for previously judging on The Great British Bake Off

The famous actor, best known for Star Trek, Sean of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, revealed in his autobiography that attended Bristol matches when attending university in the city. He revealed in an interview in 2017 that he still follows the team and he hopes to get to a game in the near future

Affectionately known as ‘The Tank’, Liam Tancock is a Devon born athlete to make his mark on the sporting world. Born in Exeter, Liam played for the Exeter Chiefs until he was 13 when his coach persuaded him to pursue a career in swimming over rugby. Keeping his roots close to his heart, he is a keen supporter of Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.

Countdown icon and Pride of Britain presenter Vorderman often makes an appearance at Kingsholm to cheer on the Cherry and Whites. She's also a passionate Wales supporter

The famous TV chef is passionate Quins fan and has a season ticket at Twickenham Stoop. He can often be found tweeting about the clubs fortunes on social media.

Hopper has come a long way in his acting career, but still finds time to follow his beloved Tigers and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Leicester to discuss the team's fortunes. Hopper has become widely known for his involvement in both films and in some of television's highly popular drama series including Merlin, Game of Thrones, Black Sails and most recently Umbrella Academy.

KSI s an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, and boxer. He is also a member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. As well as attending a number of game, ge made videos with a number of players over the years. The late Terry Wogan was also an Irish fan.

The popular TV presenter is the newest Northampton fan. Cricketers Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann & Ian Bell also both support Saints.

Sport has always been important to Kemp, who is famed for his role and as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders and subsequent documentaries. He boxed and played rugby from a young age and has played rugby at senior level with Brentwood RFC, Saracen 2's and Maidstone. He continues to follow the club and was at St James Park for their Champions Cup triumph in 2019.

The legendary Manchester United manager has been indirectly involved with the club since 2006, and has attended three matches in the last two seasons.  Through that connection, Steve Diamond has struck up a “basic friendship” with the 78-year-old and speaks to the Scot when in need of some advice. Ted Robbins (Len Perry from Phoenix Nights) and Rachel Burden from 5Live also support the Sharks.

The Masterchef judge is a lifelong Wasps supporter. Watch him explain why he supports the #MakeThatCall campaign which was started by Wasps Rugby during lockdown and why it's so important and how you can get involved yourself.