United were crowned European champions in midweek after beating
Chelsea in a penalty shootout after the game had finished one all.
This, added to the Premier League title, claimed a week earlier
ensured the side claimed yet another historic Double.
However Rooney has revealed that it was Ferguson’s words in the
dressing room before the game that inspired the team to victory
against Chelsea.
“Just listening to him in the team meeting before the game made the
hairs on the back of your neck stand up,” he said before adding, “I
am not going to say exactly what he said but he really inspired
us.”
Rooney went on to lavish praise on his manager who has now guided
the club to two Champions League titles. He said: “You have to
respect him so much. He's been there before and with all his
experience you have to listen to him.”
He also revealed that Ferguson’s appetite for the game remains
undiminished, saying: “Sir Alex has been fantastic for Manchester
United. Since I have been there he has been amazing. His desire to
win after all these years is unbelievable. It proves how good he is
with the trophies he has won.”
Rooney also dismissed any talk of Ferguson retiring in the near
future and revealed how much his manager loved his job: “On the
training pitch he is laughing and smiling and joking. He is really
happy. He enjoys coming in every day and just passing his knowledge
down to the younger players. I can't see him leaving now.”
