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Darragh Culhane

Paul McGrath teases Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment in 80th birthday- Instagram post

Paul McGrath teased Alex Ferguson as he wished his old manager happy birthday.

The legendary Manchester United manager turned 80 on Friday and McGrath teased Ferguson's infamous 'hairdryer treatment'.

And McGrath poked fun at his old manager, as he took to Instagram to wish his old boss a happy birthday.

Sharing a black and white photo of the two, McGrath said: "Happy 80th birthday to my old boss Sir Alex Ferguson, I am sure you will be able to blow out all the candles #hairdryer #manchesterunited"

McGrath burst onto the scene with Manchester United as he spent seven years at the club and made close to 200 appearances.

And McGrath wasn't the only one to send well wishes to Ferguson.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes said: Happy birthday Sir Alex!! A living legend of @ManUtd, an icon of the world of football!"

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