The three personal questions Sir Alex Ferguson asked every player before signing them for Man Utd
SIR ALEX FERGUSON asked potential signings three very personal questions before bringing them to Manchester United.
Paul Ince claims the legendary Red Devils boss was always chasing the best talent for his squad.
Sir Alex Ferguson would ask potential Man Utd signings three personal questionsPaul Edwards
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Fergie won a record 13 Premier League titles during his 27 years at Old Trafford.
He worked with iconic players including Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo to turn United into a global force.
However, the Scot was never one for dissent.
Anyone who failed to toe the line was swiftly shown the door.
And Ince has explained how Fergie attempted to avoid these situations from day one by getting the inside track on the personal lives of potential signings.
Speaking on the new David Beckham Netflix documentary, Ince revealed Ferguson would ask three questions to determine whether the footballer in question was the right fit for United.
Ince said: “Sir Alex would buy players, not just because they were talented, he’d look at their backgrounds.
“‘Have you got a girlfriend?’ Yes gaffer. ‘How long you been with her?’ Two years gaffer. ‘Are you engaged?’ Getting married in 1990 gaffer.
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“He liked the fact you’re going home to someone because he wanted you to be stable, not having parties every night.”
Gary Neville went into further detail on Fergie’s approach to management, adding: “Sir Alex Ferguson had socialist principles.
“You might be an individual but in here, we’re all equal. You’re putting the team first.
“What Sir Alex built was a team of mini-mes.”
And former captain Steve Bruce said the Scot rule with an iron fist.
He said: “We all knew the rules. It was his way, you had to conform. Go against him, you’re finished.”
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