Ferguson’s Frustration: Neville Opens Up on Rooney’s Playing Style Critique

Gary Neville recently shared insights on Sir Alex Ferguson’s frustration with Wayne Rooney towards the end of his tenure at Manchester United. Ferguson repeatedly criticized Rooney for dropping too deep on the pitch instead of staying forward and using his attacking instincts.

Despite this critique, Rooney remained United’s all-time leading scorer demonstrating his versatility and dedication. Rooney himself later acknowledged Ferguson’s coaching style understanding the constructive criticism aimed at improving his game.

Ferguson management approach, which involved delegating training responsibilities to his assistant coaches contributed to his success during his long tenure at United.