SIR ALEX FERGUSON believes Manchester United’s philosophy of bringing through young players has helped Brandon Williams, Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay develop ‘exceptionally well’.
The 78-year-old, who coached the Red Devils for 27 years, was famous for bringing players through such as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and David Beckham.
Ferguson was renowned for bringing young players through at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
And Ferguson is pleased the club have stuck with that ethos despite his departure, providing opportunities for the new generation of talent to come through.
He said: “I think it is an area in which United have always done well (giving kids a chance), giving young players an opportunity and often they show that if you do that then they won’t let you down.
“They’ve shown that, like the boy Brandon Williams and Greenwood and McTominay, they’ve done exceptionally well.”
McTominay has featured in the majority of Man United’s matches so far this season and has become one of the first names on the team sheet for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Meanwhile, Greenwood has scored 10 Premier League goals since getting his chance during the 2018/19 campaign.
And Williams is the newest youngster to be thrown in at the deep end by the Norwegian, featuring 16 times already since August.
However, although Solskjaer has been able to bring through a number of exciting talents, it has not translated into results.
United currently sit fifth in the table, five points adrift of Chelsea and Champions League football next season.
They take on Liverpool on Sunday as they bid to become the first side to beat them in the league for over a year.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
