Sir Alex Ferguson first ruled Manchester United with an iron, or at least that is the myth.
Fergie, now 83, is generally considered the most successful manager of all time.
During his Red Devils Reign, he won 13 Premier League titles and lifted the Champions League twice.
He was often observed that he was fearing his teams to act as well as possible.
Roy Keane and David Beckham have admitted that they succeed with their old boss who led to the first Old Trafford left and the last one kicked a loose boot in his face.
But many others also spoke about how kind -good the Gaffer was.
From former players to even a rival manager, Sunsport De Hardryer Myth debates.
'Nothing but positives'
The big man said it himself.
When he was asked if his players were afraid of him and his fiery mood, he replied, “I don't hope so.”
“There is a lot of myth. In training there is nothing but praise for every player. Nothing but positives.”
Sir Alex added: “The hairdryer is part of the myth and the circus. It is completely exaggerated, such as throwing the tea cups.
“But I am a confrontational character. I don't like people who go back to me. I think that is where the hairdryer treatment came from.”
“He was a football father for me”
Sir Alex's relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is well documented.
It cannot be claimed that the scot was making the Portuguese superstar.
And it was Ronaldo who revealed that his former manager had an extremely compassionate side.
Speaking of the BBC documentary, Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success, Ronaldo revealed how Fergie showed a great concept before the death of his father in 2005.
“When my father was sick in London and was in the hospital – very bad, in a coma – I had a conversation with [Ferguson]”Ronaldo said.” I said, “Boss, I'm not feeling well.”
“We are in an important moment in the competition and the Champions League, but I say,” Boss, I don't feel good. I want to see my father. “
“[He said] 'Cristiano, you want to go on a day, two days, a week, you can go. I'm going to miss you here because you know that you are important, but your father [comes] First.'
“When he told me that, I thought,” This guy is incredible. “
Ronaldo also revealed that Ferguson's success was helped on the field by the family atmosphere that he created at United.
“He invites everyone to come and have lunch, come for tea … an English cup of tea!” Ronaldo added.
“It was a family with him. He was a football father for me.”
Ronaldo repeated that sentiment again – repeated that he came the top thanks to his former coach.
“Sir Alex is like a father in football for me,” he said.
“He was the most important key for me to be in the position I am, he is an incredible person.”
“He treats me like Ronaldo”
Giuseppe Rossi did not entirely expected the career at Old Trafford much from him.
But Fergie did not prevent it from reporting the former Italy International for the farewell match of the striker.
Rossi organized a ceremonial one -off competition in Florence on 22 March, where Sir Alex could return to the Dugout.
Rossi revealed that Ferguson showed his eternal class by immediately coordinating to help.
The 38-year-old said: “I didn't do much at United, but he treats me as Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 1,000 goals.
“Ferguson will be there (at his farewell match) as a coach. He was my first coach, I drew when I was 17.
“I only did with him for three years and played little, but he immediately said yes and this shows what kind of person he is.”
Help his rivals
It is almost unthinkable to think that Mikel Arteta picks up the phone to check the well -being of Pep Guardiola after the recent misery of Man City.
But Sir Alex was another race, according to former rival David Moyes.
“Sir Alex was great at calling managers if it wasn't good and wanted to help,” Moyes once revealed.
“He was competitive, but also someone who thought of others.”
Of course Moyes would be Fergie's successor at Old Trafford, on the recommendation of the legend.
Fergie turned a blind eye for pleasure
Amazingly enough, Nani – who played under Fergie from 2007-2013 – revealed that his former manager occasionally kicks an eye for players who would get drunk during the training.
“For example, if I had the next day, I could have some pleasure … On special days such as Christmas or New Year's tiem basket in England, the ex-Winger told Tribuna Expresso.
“On the new year we could even train drunk and the coach didn't care. That is the side of it [Sir Alex] That knew how to deal with the players and had the perception to say: this day is special, I can't make any demands.
“We had played non-stop all year round. It was a joy, a moment of relaxation, a different kind of training round clowning. I won't lie, I loved nights.”
The Portuguese added: “It was great. He knows how to deal with the player, whether they are older or younger. He knows how to manage their professional career and man.
“With him I can say that I gained a unique experience and adulthood because they were very important phases of my life. I had to grow up very quickly to learn and deal with that culture and club culture.”
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