Fergie delivers rousing call to arms to United players

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Last Updated : Jan 08 2019 | 4:40 PM IST

Manchester United's legendary former manager Alex Ferguson delivered a rousing call to arms to the players, insisting they could make the club successful again, a source close to the Premier League team told The Sun.

The 77-year-old Scot -- who guided United to numerous trophies including two Champions League titles during his 27-year reign -- has played an increasingly prominent role since former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer became interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

The latest intervention from Ferguson, who has made a remarkable recovery from the brain haemorrhage he suffered last May, came at the behest of Solskjaer and took place at the training ground.

The squad are presently in Dubai for a training camp ahead of Sunday's clash with Tottenham Hotspur which represents a real test for Solskjaer to maintain his perfect record of five wins in five matches.

"He (Ferguson) told the lads that this group will make United dominant and successful again," the source told The Sun.

"He said that he believes in them and he wants them to enjoy themselves and to fight hard for each other and leave everything on the pitch."
"The players believe that there are some good times ahead."

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First Published: Jan 08 2019 | 4:40 PM IST

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