One was the manager of Man United, the other was the Prime Minister of Britain. Guess who asked whom for advice…
It was of course Tony Blair who sought guidance from Sir Alex Ferguson about how to deal with troublesome members of his own team – something Fergie had short shrift for.
Speaking on the BBC’s documentary on the former Old Trafford boss, Blair talks about how the great Scot had a no nonsense approach when it came to revolt from his own bench – just ask Brian Kidd.
Watch the former PM wax lyrical about Fergie below…
