Evra: Ferguson never allows Man Utd players to get big-headed

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 07:20

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson always keeps his millionaire players grounded.

Evra says Fergie keeps his superstars' feet firmly on the ground - whatever they achieve.

He told Canal+: "Manchester United is a factory workers' club. You have to respect that culture.

"It's a club where we work hard. They will not congratulate you after each win. Sir Alex frequently says 'Well done my son' and that says it all.

"For them it's normal when you play a good game.

"It's normal to win the championship. It's Manchester United.

"We don't have the right to make mistakes."

And when mistakes are made, Fergie is showing no signs of mellowing, having lost none of his infamous temper.

As Evra revealed: "I do what I have to on the pitch. I'm not like Ferguson's son. But as soon as I'm not good, Ferguson will give me the 'hairdryer'.

"That he gave me the captain's armband is enormous.

"I am truly very proud to wear it. I didn't want to let him down."

Comments (2)

Submitted by Fazzo (not verified) on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 15:45.

Has anyone noticed that today, in the Carling Cup final, Patrice Evra's captains armband is a Coca-Cola league armband? You heard it from me first =]

Submitted by BRAINZX (not verified) on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 08:05.

What d diciplinarian he is, ye dat's fergie 4u

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