Rio Ferdinand reveals Sir Alex Ferguson’s best advice at United
Rio Ferdinand reveals Sir Alex Ferguson’s best advice at United Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left a lasting impression at Old Trafford. The Scot took the Red Devils to the pinnacle of success during his 26-year reign at the Theatre of Dreams. His time was marked not just by success, but also by consistency, as the English giants never finished outside the top three in the Premier League.
Sir Alex also built several trophy-winning teams, blending the right mix of youth and experience into the cauldron to brew that perfect squad. It is little wonder then that United became the first English team to win the treble under his reign. The legendary Scot powered the Red Devils to a record 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies, along with a host of other silverware, during his glorious reign.
But Sir Alex did not just win silverware; he also transformed the lives of many players, setting and holding them to standards that helped them realise their potential. Former United defender Rio Ferdinand has now shared an insight into Sir Alex’s winning mentality. Hard work the only route to success Speaking to The i Paper , Ferdinand revealed the best advice he received from the legendary Scot.
He said: “It was the first thing he said to me, actually. I remember we were sat in his office. It was quite simple, really – he told me to work hard.
” “I’d been given a great opportunity. People would give their right arm, a limb, to go and put the shirt on and play football. And I carried that with me throughout my whole career, to be a professional is a privilege.