Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that one Manchester United legend was a “born-winner” and had an “unbelievable personality” during his managerial spell at Old Trafford.
The 82-year-old legendary former Manchester United manager bowed out of Old Trafford in 2013 after capturing the club’s last Premier League title.
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely considered one of the best managers of all time, with the iconic Scot leaving behind a long-lasting impact at United and at Aberdeen.
During his reign at Old Trafford, the United legend lifted 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, five FA Cups and four League Cups.
Ferguson talks up Man Utd legend
Sir Alex Ferguson left Scottish side Aberdeen in 1986 and completed his move to Manchester United to replace Ron Atkinson as head coach of the club.
Bryan Robson was already captain of the Red Devils ahead of Ferguson’s arrival and the United legend retained the club armband under the former Aberdeen boss.
The 67-year-old former United midfielder remains the longest-serving captain in the club’s history and is considered one of the best skippers of all time at the Red Devils.
Bryan Robson lifted two Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup trophy during his time with United under Ferguson.
Speaking on The Go Radio Business Show, Ferguson was asked about the importance of the captain’s role on the pitch and carrying the manager’s message.
“Without question. Bryan Robson was the king,” he said, as per The Daily Express.
“Honestly, unbelievable personality, unbelievable determination, a born-winner and the players loved him.
“He was one of these few players that I really trusted on the pitch and sometimes he would make changes and look over at me, but I would nod and say, ‘Fine.’ He was fantastic, a great leader.”
Ferguson praises two more Man Utd legends
Steve Bruce took over the captain’s armband from Bryan Robson after his former United teammate left Old Trafford in 1994.
Ferguson admitted that United legend Steve Bruce was “completely different” to Robson, but he added that his leadership had driven “all on the field.”
The former United boss also namechecked Edwin van der Sar and praised the Dutchman for being “absolutely fantastic” in the way he handled players.
“Bruce was completely different, his leadership was all on the field, people could follow that,” Ferguson added.
“While Bryan Robson dominated a lot of players’ minds. Right into half-time, same as Edwin van der Sar, he was a bit like that, too.
“At half-time, he [Van der Sar] was absolutely fantastic going ‘round to players, and in the morning gave them a slap on the back and things like this.”
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