Ferdinand, now 40, signed for the Red Devils in 2002 and became the most expensive British footballer in history at the time. He went on to don the famous red shirt on over 300 occasions – but not before some stern words from his manager. Speaking on 2015 Netflix documentary “Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success” he revealed how Sir Alex issued him a clear warning about his conduct. He explained: “When I signed for United, I twisted my ankle in my first ever game so I was out for about six weeks. Go on, go to train.’ “I was like ‘oh my God!’”Rio Ferdinand and Sir Alex Ferguson

Source: Express December 06, 2018 13:52 UTC