''I only used the 'hairdryer' six times at Manchester United - Sir Alex Ferguson

Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, 74 who managed the Old Trafford club for 27 successful years has said he did not rule by fear at Manchester United, claiming he only used his infamous "hairdryer" treatment half a dozen times through out his reign at the club.

Ferguson who resigned in 2013, won 38 trophies with the club, including two Champions League titles, and surpassed Liverpool's record as the most successful club in England.

During his time at Old Trafford, Ferguson was known to have a reputation for delivering verbal tirade at his players that it earned the nickname "the hairdryer," treatment.

According to The Sun, Ferguson was quoted as saying at the World Business Forum in Milan that:

"There was a lot of myth about it. It happened about half a dozen times in 27 years and the players will tell you that.

"The problem for me was if a player answered me back, I headed towards them. That was my problem.

"Jock Stein (Former Celtic and Scotland boss) always said to me, 'Leave it until Monday to talk to them,' but I said I couldn't wait until Monday. So, on a Saturday after the game, I told them exactly how I felt, because we had trained at a level all week that I expected to win every game.

"I told them exactly the truth and the truth works. All the players understood that and it was never held against me. Then the next day it is pushed aside and I'm prepared to win again. I never ruled by fear.

"Name a Manchester United team that played with fear. My job was to get a positive attitude into that team, for them to express themselves, never give in and enjoy playing for the club. That is sacrosanct."