Shock attack on Sir Alex

As reported by the BBC today. It's either a football fanatic or an overzealous fan:

Sir Alex hurt in alleged attack

Sir Alex Ferguson has suffered minor injuries after an alleged attack at a London train station.

It is understood the Manchester United manager was on his way to a function when he was allegedly attacked by a man at Euston station on Monday afternoon.

A British Transport Police spokesman confirmed that 65-year-old Sir Alex suffered leg injuries.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with actual bodily harm, assault and a public order offence.

Sir Alex, who was born in Glasgow, is not believed to have been badly hurt and later attended the planned function in the city.