Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described Sam Allardyce's sacking by Blackburn as "stupid" and "absolutely ridiculous".
New owners the Venky's Group announced they had dispensed with the former Bolton boss' services despite Rovers sitting relatively comfortably in 13th in the Premier League.
And Ferguson, speaking after his side's 1-0 win at home to Arsenal on Monday night, was baffled by the move.
The United boss told Sky Sports 1: "He phoned me at 3.10pm today saying 'can I have a cup of tea tonight?' because he was coming to the game. Then he phones me at half past four and says 'I've been sacked'.
"I've never heard of such a stupid decision in all my life, it's absolutely ridiculous. I don't know what they're doing up there, but deary me.
"It confounds common sense to be honest with you. Absolutely ridiculous.
"I wouldn't like to follow him!"
