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Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's ‘most unbelievable’ Man United team-talk

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In this file photo taken on May 12, 2013 Manchester United's Scottish manager Alex Ferguson holds the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England. [AFP PHOTO / Andrew YATES]

Michael Owen has revealed all about his most memorable team talk, giving a glimpse of how Sir Alex Ferguson spoke to his players behind the scenes.

Ferguson was known for getting the best out his players, though he often had mixed relationships with them.

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