Sir Bobby Charlton sat on the board as Manchester United chose to sack David Moyes on Sunday.
The Daily Mail says on Sunday night, the decision had been made and ratified by a meeting that included Ed Woodward, David Gill, Sir Bobby Charlton and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Sunday's loss at Everton had only accelerated the separation process.
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