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Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has revealed what Sir Alex Ferguson told him at Carrington recently which could be key to Erik ten Hag’s time in charge of the club.

Benni McCarthy might be on the Manchester United coaching staff now, but he was also the chief protagonist of one of the most memorable Old Trafford moments in the last two decades.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said that he and Quinton Fortune used to 'borderline bully' Cristiano Ronaldo during games of table tennis to build his resilience.

Former striker Quinton Fortune believes Erik ten Hag needs to form a happy environment to make Manchester United successful again, referencing how Sir Alex Ferguson made the club stand head and shoulders above everyone else during his time in charge.

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes the experience of Ralf Rangnick could hold the key to overhauling the transfer strategy at Old Trafford.

It’s easy to forget how much Cristiano Ronaldo has changed since his early days at Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'took Manchester United player insults personally' and it 'got under his skin' according to his former team-mate Quinton Fortune.Ronaldo's first spell at Old Trafford lasted for six years between 2003 and 2009, having signed from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon as a skinny but talented teenage winger. Fortune has now claimed that Ronaldo would often be teased by his team-mates for his lack of strength and size during his early days at United.The South African was reminded of the insults after seeing Ronaldo shrug off a challenge from Rico Henry during United's win over Brentford on Monday night.Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at the launch of their 5-A-Side Bet on Brighton v Man United, Fortune explained: "I was laughing at that moment last night before Cristiano [Ronaldo] won the penalty; he barged Rico Henry out of the way like he wasn't there."But Ronaldo, when he arrived at United all those years ago, we used to tease him about that part of his game.

Masters Football is back after an 11-year hiatus, and to celebrate its return we thought we'd revisit one of the greatest goals ever scored in the iconic six-a-side tournament.Karel Poborsky - who spent a year-and-a-half at Manchester United in the 90s - had arguably his finest moment in a Red Devils shirt during a Masters Football clash against bitter rivals Liverpool just over a decade ago.After receiving a pass from fellow ex-United star Quinton Fortune, the former Czech Republic international pulled off a deft chip from right on the by-line which looped gorgeously over the goalkeeper to put his side in front."Goal of the tournament for me that one," the commentator remarked.

Quinton Fortune admits it is impossible to name his greatest Manchester United teammate - but playing alongside such a star-studded group made one thing easier.

United Under-23s boss has overseen a dramatic improvement since taking the reins, assisted by former midfielder Quinton Fortune. And he has name-checked Brandon Williams, Ethan Laird, James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and Arnau Puigmal as players who embody the attacking and hard-working spirit of the academy sides.

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt have helped the club set-up a South African talent scheme.

Manchester United wonderkid Mason Greenwood is the “real deal” because he has unbelievable talent on the pitch, and he’s also working hard off it.That’s according to former Red Devils wide man and current Under-23s assistant, Quinton Fortune.Greenwood has enjoyed a breakout season at United this term, making 23 Premier League appearances and 37 in all competitions, contributing 12 goals, mainly off the bench.And ex-United midfielder Fortune, who now helps with the youth set-up at the club, has given a close insight into Greenwood’s game and how he works on improving in certain areas during training.“Mason is fortunate he’s got Ole as a manager,” Fortune told the club’s website.“Obviously there’s all the coaches he’s had through his

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, having scored 12 senior goals this season in a breakthrough campaign. He came off the bench in United's recent 1-1 draw with Tottenham to great effect and could start Wednesday night's contest with Sheffield United.