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7. The Hair Dryer Treatment:
Countless games have changed for the Old Trafford based outfit after a disastrous first half. What exactly goes on in the dressing room, in the middle of a full-fledged game, only those who have experienced would be able to give a full account of; but rumors of his flying temper and maligned speeches in the middle of a poorly played game have forever lingered during his illustrious career. Many of his players have confessed to being openly scared of the Scottish gaffer at the end of a poor performance. The transformation that 5 minutes of Fergie-fury can have on a team has been testified time after time by United’s comeback victories. This uncanny ability to motivate and will his players into giving their 100% if not more game-in game-out is one of SAF’s several secrets to long-term managerial success.
‘I am the manager of the most famous club in the world. I was demonstrative. I am always demonstrative. Everyone knows I am an emotional guy but I am not abusive.’ – Sir Alex
Awesome article!
Respect to Sir Alex, his achievement is going remain unparalleled for a long, long time.