The omertá Sir Alex Ferguson established at Manchester United is not as watertight as it once was. Wayne Rooney demonstrated during his garlanded playing career he was an erudite observer of the game and he has become more candid in retirement.
In the film Rooney , the 2010 episode of his transfer request is rushed through, told via archive footage of Ferguson's compelling press conference at Old Trafford and his addresses to the nation on MUTV. Rooney reflects off-screen but has the last word.
“Actually, if you look five years down the line from that meeting, Alex Ferguson knew where the club was going and he got out of there as quick as he could and they're still picking up the pieces now.”
