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Jack Flintham

Erik ten Hag is using a method that brought Sir Alex Ferguson success at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag looks to be following Sir Alex Ferguson's approach at Manchester United.

Ferguson retired in 2013 as the club's most decorated boss having won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups, four League Cups and a Club World Cup. His management style was known for being strict and occasionally abrasive.

It is well known that Ferguson would resort to the so-called 'hairdryer treatment' in order to maintain discipline among his squad and this approach clearly paid off. Ex-United assistant manager Archie Knox worked alongside Ferguson in the mid-80s to early 90s and he has explained the man-management style the pair employed.

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