Former Manchester United player Mads Timm has accused legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson of using the ‘Class of ’92’ as his slave army.
According to the Dane, the Scot motivated the likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, and the Neville brothers (Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes aren’t mentioned) through fear.
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‘He implemented and insisted on a leadership culture and ruthlessly made sure his players dedicated themselves unconditionally to his ideas and hierarchy,’ the 31-year-old wrote in his autobiography, which has been serialised in Danish publication BT.
‘He was a control freak, and he often motivated players with fear.
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‘David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers’ [Gary and Phil] personalities all fitted perfectly into Ferguson’s slave army.’
Timms, who retired from football in 2009 citing injuries and a lack of motivation, doesn’t think that Ferguson, who only gave up management in 2013, could do the same these days.
‘I am not sure he could create the same success in the same way today,’ he continued.
‘Today you cannot get the footballers to subject themselves to talk about honour and willingness to die for the club.
‘Today, most footballers know that team spirit is not greater than the contract.’
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