Bring on the dancing girls: Sir Alex opts for the Benny Hill look as he relaxes on the beach

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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As the England footballers take a break from playing in the European Championships this summer, Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to do the same.

And while one is carting off with is girlfriend on the Caribbean Island of  St  Barts and another getting married in Italy, Fergie opted for a classy time in the South of France.

But after a grueling and very successful season, the Manchester  United manager deserved a holiday.

Double take: Sir Alex Ferguson relaxes in the South of France with his hat turned to the back looking like an uncanny resemblance to comedian Benny Hill

The only problem was his interesting choice of head wear.

With his baseball cap firmly turned to the back, Fergie bore a resemblance to the late Benny Hill.

Making funny faces and with a reddish tint to his skin-as he fried in the sun- Fergie and the comic were almost uncanny.

Munch time: Sir Alex enjoyed a hot toastie while he relaxed on the sandy beach in the South of France

Munch time: Sir Alex enjoyed a hot toastie while he relaxed on the sandy beach in the South of France

A nice tipple: Sir Alex cooled off and quenched his thirst with a nice cold drink

A nice tipple: Sir Alex cooled off and quenched his thirst with a nice cold drink

Maybe he was getting in tune with his more youthful side with his hip street style looking cool as he lay in the French sun.

But with speculation of his top Striker being pinched by Real Madrid for next season, Fergie didn't seem too worried as he munched on a toastie, had a little drink and kipped in the sunshine.

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