Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Sir Alex Ferguson: This isn’t how my Man United reign should be remembered
SIR ALEX FERGUSON has refuted suggestions it was only his ‘hairdryer treatment’ that heralded a golden era during his time at Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson attending Manchester United's Community Shield game against Leicester
The Scot, who retired as Manchester United boss in 2013, will go down as one of the managerial greats.
13 Premier League titles and two Champions League triumphs pay testament to this.
But Ferguson claims it is wrong to suggest he ruled solely with an iron fist at Old Trafford.
United lifting the FA Cup last season - their only piece of silverware since Ferguson left
I never ruled by fear
In fact, the 74-year-old claims he only rollicked the players properly about six times in 27 years.
“I never ruled by fear,” Ferguson told The Sun.
“My job was to get a positive attitude into that team, for them to express themselves, never give in and enjoy playing for the club. That is sacrosanct.”
Sir Alex Ferguson claims he didn't rule solely with an iron fist
Manchester United's Most Expensive Transfers
Since Ferguson left, Manchester United have won just one significant piece of silverware - the FA Cup last season.
Under Jose Mourinho, United have struggled to set the Premier League alight, however they are sixth in the table after 11 games.
They face Arsenal after the international break.
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?