Paul Scholes shares that a disliked 80s pop star joined Man Utd players after being invited by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary manager of Manchester United, once extended a unique invitation to pop legend Mick Hucknall. As a devoted fan of the club, Hucknall had been spotted at various games at Old Trafford, often sitting alongside Ferguson. However, this time, he was offered the opportunity to join the team in training, just before a crucial Champions League match against Barcelona in 1994.

Former United players Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt recalled the event while discussing on the Football's Greatest podcast. Scholes remembered how even club legend Bobby Charlton had trained with the team on that memorable night. But what stood out was the presence of Hucknall, who had been criticized by Roy Keane, another United great, for not performing well during the training session.

Butt, on the other hand, joked about Hucknall's lack of coordination on the field, despite being a gifted singer. He also revealed that the pop star had arrived with his Miss World girlfriend, much to the disapproval of Ferguson. The manager's focus was now divided between the upcoming match and the presence of a beauty queen in the team's pre-match activities.

In a humorous twist, Scholes suggested that the distraction caused by Hucknall's girlfriend could be the reason behind United's 4-0 defeat against Barcelona. But in reality, the friendship between Ferguson and Hucknall went way back to the late 80s when they first met. The manager even recalled how the singer was more interested in discussing the team rather than his own performance during a concert at Old Trafford.

Their bond only grew stronger over the years, with Ferguson considering Hucknall as the first pop star he ever met. In an interview, he mentioned how the singer's fanaticism for Manchester United was evident, even at a concert. The two shared a special friendship, and Hucknall's training session with the team remains a memorable moment in the club's history.

It is stories like these that showcase the camaraderie and unique relationships that exist in the world of sports. And for Manchester United fans, it is a reminder of the club's rich history and the strong connections it has formed with legends from different fields.

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