{"id":385890,"date":"2025-08-30T22:43:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T22:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/385890\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T22:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T22:43:20","slug":"sir-alex-ferguson-welcomed-by-glasgow-west-end-restaurant-in-unforgettable-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/385890\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Alex Ferguson welcomed by Glasgow west end restaurant in &#8216;unforgettable Friday&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Glasgow west end restaurant was \u201chonoured\u201d to welcome a true football legend as Sir Alex Ferguson     dropped in.<\/p>\n<p>20:57, 30 Aug 2025Updated 20:58, 30 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_La-Laternajpeg.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A smiling <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/sir-alex-ferguson\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sir Alex Ferguson<\/a> was pictured in Glasgow&#8217;s west end as the legendary football manager enjoyed a Friday night out at a highly-regarded restaurant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Govan-born Sir Alex, 83, was pictured smiling with staff at La Lanterna on Great Western Road as he enjoyed a meal on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">La Lanterna has become a favourite spot for Glasgow\u2019s football superstars, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/whats-on\/glasgow-west-end-restaurant-honoured-32381518\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"reports Glasgow LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">reports Glasgow Live<\/a>, with Rangers legend Peter L\u00f8venkrands and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/celtic-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Celtic<\/a> keeper Kasper Schmeichel spotted sharing a meal at the venue just days ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In July, three of Celtic\u2019s Japanese stars were snapped at the restaurant, as Hoops hero Reo Hatate showed new arrivals and fellow countrymen around Shin Yamada and Hayato Inamura around the city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Screenshot-2025-08-30-at-202038.png\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>La Laterna welcome Sir Alex Ferguson<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The legendary <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United <\/a>manager, who also brought European glory to Aberdeen and briefly coached Scotland, has been making a tour of the west end\u2019s best restaurants, including a stop at Ox and Finch in July.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Since retiring from management, Sir Alex, has dedicated time to a charity that uses music therapy to aid individuals battling dementia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He is still a regular at the bakery, Watsons, in Govan where he once brought his Manchester United team with staff there describing him as an &#8220;absolute gentleman&#8221; who has a &#8220;really good sense of humour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a post to social media, staff at La Lanterna wrote: \u201cAn unforgettable Friday at La Lanterna. It was an absolute honour to host the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Thank you for gracing us with your presence, and we can\u2019t wait to welcome you back soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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