West Brom and Man United fans try to get a photo as the United team coach arrivesPhotograph: Tom JenkinsA West Brom fan with a United sticker collectionPhotograph: Tom JenkinsScarf sellers outside the groundPhotograph: Tom JenkinsSir Alex Ferguson gets off the team bus for the very last timePhotograph: Tom JenkinsWest Brom manager Steve Clarke greets Sir Alex Ferguson before the match beginsPhotograph: Tom JenkinsFerguson acknowledges the fans who've gathered to witness the end of an era …Photograph: Tom Jenkins… and willingly signs autographs for those lucky enough to be seated near the boxPhotograph: Tom JenkinsSome fans show their appreciation for the Scot's 26 years of service…Photograph: Tom Jenkins… while others do so with a more homemade touchPhotograph: Tom JenkinsThe United players are applauded onto the pitch by the West Brom playersPhotograph: Tom JenkinsYoussouf Mulumbu goes in high on Alexander BüttnerPhotograph: Tom JenkinsA United fan pays tribute with his t-shirtPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWith 38 trophies during his time at Manchester United, he certainly didPhotograph: Tom JenkinsRobin van Persie celebrates scoring Manchester United's fourth goal in the 53rd minutePhotograph: Tom JenkinsJavier Hernández scores United's 5th goal to put them 5-2 upPhotograph: Tom JenkinsKnown for his own brand of tackling throughout his career, Paul Scholes is booked for a rash challenge in his final appearance before retirementPhotograph: Tom JenkinsAt the end of a rollercoaster game, Romelu Lukaku scores for West Brom to make it 5-5Photograph: Tom JenkinsSir Alex Ferguson waves to the United fans as he leaves the pitchPhotograph: Tom JenkinsA lone United fan keeps vigil as the sun sets on Alex Ferguson's tenurePhotograph: Tom Jenkins