A change of procedure before Premiership games is set to be introduced for the new season.
This will also provide an opportunity for the match official to explain any issues with the two pivotal club figures.
Until now it has been common for any backroom staff member or club administrator to provide the referee with the team details.
Manchester United, for instance, have given the task to club secretary Ken Ramsden, first-team coach Mick Phelan or the then goalkeeping coach Tony Coton.
But now it will have to be Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville, if he plays, who converse with the referee before kick-off.