Sir Alex Ferguson “broke” Sky Sports Racing reporter Matt Chapman’s heart during a brutal live interview at the horse racing this weekend, which was jokingly cut short as a result. The legendary Manchester United manager’s abrupt responses during the exchange on Sky Sports have gone viral on social media.
Ferguson remains passionate about the Red Devils and is more often than not seated in the directors’ box during matches at Old Trafford and away grounds.
But the iconic Scot has delved deeper into the horse racing world since his retirement in 2013 and now owns a number of horses, which he often goes to watch live.
During an event on Saturday, Sky Sports’ Chapman caught up with Ferguson for a short interview about the day’s action.
Chapman, a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, also asked whether his beloved side would ever lift the Premier League title.
However, Ferguson didn’t waste any time in responding “no” before bursting into laughter and repeating his unwanted answer.
Chapman then asked, “What’s funny about that?” before declaring that the 82-year-old had broken his heart with his dismissive attitude towards Ange Postecoglou’s title hopes.
Ferguson added: “[19]61 was the last time they won it [then the First Division]… well, that’s a long time. But the proposition today with Liverpool and Manchester City being so powerful… even for United.”
Chapman risked the 13-time Premier League winner’s wrath when he cheekily cut in to claim that “Spurs are more likely to win it than United these days.”
Ferguson laughed it off, stating “no chance” in response before Chapman decided to cut the interview short and end the piece to camera.
“Thanks, Sir Alex! Lovely to speak to Sir Alex Ferguson as always,” the Sky Sports Racing reporter concluded.
Ferguson has ruffled the feathers of Spurs fans for over two decades after inspiring a 5-3 comeback win at White Hart Lane in 2001, having said the infamous words “Lads, it’s Spurs” when his side trailed 3-0 at half-time.
His latest comments about the Lilywhites likely won’t go down well with the fanbase, either.
Ferguson cemented his legacy as the greatest manager of all time by winning 38 trophies across his 27-year reign over United’s era of dominance.
He lifted two Champions League titles and reached another two finals to go with his domestic success at Old Trafford after guiding Aberdeen to three Scottish Premiership crowns.
Ferguson is now achieving glory in horse racing.
At the end of 2023, Fergie described his horse Spirit Dancer’s capture of the Group One Bahrain International Trophy, landing a £500,000 prize, as the pinnacle of his racing career.
