The BBC broadcast ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success’ on Sunday night, and it’s safe to say opinion was polarised.
Many Man United fans were predictably revelling in the glory years under Fergie, but a significant number of viewers were pretty cynical about the rose-tinted show.
Here is a cross-section of opinion:
Jonny was giddy excited about the programme…
Great documentary on BBC1 at the moment about God. What a man he is
— Jonny (@jonnyescott) October 11, 2015
Z was less so…
https://twitter.com/Evidently_Z/status/653329577171886080
Many were impressed with Fergie’s trust and treatment of youngsters…
"Young people surprise you when you give them the opportunity" Fergie on youth
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) October 11, 2015
Great stuff. Alex Ferguson on dealing with young player parents: 'Get the mother on your side because she makes all the decisions'.
— Barney @Red News (@barneyrednews) October 11, 2015
Although less so with the suggestion he never held a grudge…
Never held a grudge?
I've never had a wank either.
— SteveArmo ⚫️🟠 (@sarm0161) October 11, 2015
Fergie says he has never held a grudge -didn't he refuse to speak to BBC for years over his son's treatment in a documentary? #FergieSecrets
— Adrian Foster (@FosterAdrian) October 11, 2015
Some questioned his discretion and motives…
Fergie refused to speak to the BBC for 7 years after their documentary on his son Jason. Happy now however to forgive for self promotion.
— John Merro (@johnmerro1) October 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/WynnScottishSun/status/653331458707320836
Jonny was ecstatic about a guest interviewee…
Get goosebumps every time I see Ronaldo interviewed, what a tremendous human being ❤️
— Jonny (@jonnyescott) October 11, 2015
But other contributors were less welcome…
I hate Tony Blair
— McGeeeeeeeee (@whitepele10) October 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/pjadunn/status/653329729756483584
Ross mocked the hyperbolic plaudits…
https://twitter.com/Rossco1876/status/653334366530207744
Barney was impressed with Fergie’s motivational skills…
Alex Ferguson: "I made sure they wore their blazers wherever they went. Representing club that way. See that blazer, see that badge."
— Barney @Red News (@barneyrednews) October 11, 2015
Others gently poked fun at his methods…
This was Fergie's key management tool. He also told players to watch Good Will Hunting & dance like no one's watching pic.twitter.com/vRuWqQaNFH
— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) October 11, 2015
Many admired his winning mentality….
@barneyrednews ruthless horrible bstsrd who got the job done Rebuilt when reqd with no remorse and delivered again and again and again
— thebillylanekid (@thebillylanekid) October 11, 2015
Whilst Ronaldo’s clear admiration was noted…
https://twitter.com/MarkH_98/status/653331699259056128
Love the relationship between Fergie and @Cristiano. Clearly adore each other, and clearly made Ronaldo the player he is today
— Tom Wallin (@Wallin58) October 11, 2015
Ronaldo would easily return to Man Utd if Fergie was still the coach.
— Salim Masoud Said (@salimosaid) October 11, 2015
In the end, it was a nostalgia trip for United fans – and the perfect end to the weekend…
https://twitter.com/Farhan__Ahmed/status/653329556024201216
Eating homemade butternut squash & chorizo soup while watching Sir Alex Ferguson on tv. Perfect way to end the weekend. #oldagetweet
— Philip Gatt (@philgatt) October 11, 2015
