Rio Ferdinand left 'surprised' by Sir Alex Ferguson's secret for Man Utd success

dailystar.co.uk:

Sir Alex Ferguson’s ability of “simplifying everything” and “taking away the pressure” was behind Manchester United’s phenomenal success, according to Rio Ferdinand.

The legendary manager has been enshrined as one of the greatest football managers of all time, having won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups, four League Cups, and the Club World Cup during his 27 years at the helm of Old Trafford.

Very few managers have amassed a legacy close to the one Ferguson presided over on the red side of Manchester.There are countless stories detailing the Scotsman’s tactical and personal genius, whether it was making key decisions in the dugout or simply getting the best out of players.

And Ferdinand emphasised his uncanny ability of making the beautiful game seem very easy indeed.READ MORE: 'Fergie Time' still alive at Man Utd as youngster scores third injury time goal in two games“He was really good at taking away the pressure,” Ferdinand said on The Joe Cole Cast. “He wanted you to simplify everything [and] just play."[He would say] 'why you are here, is because you are good.