Fergie:
"I am delighted for Sam. I have known him since he was a young lad when his dad Bob was professional at Largs. I used to play with Bob from time to time.
"Sam showed great control as a captain during the match. He never panicked and that approach often wins the day."
But Ferguson was playing down his involvement when asked about the motivational tips he gave.
He said: "We just had a chat about various things but when I watched I could see he was in complete control."