Legendary Manchester United youth team manager, Eric Harrison is dead and Sir Alex Ferguson is leading a several tributes to his former colleague with words that shows his total respect and honor for the deceased.
He said, “Eric’s contribution to football, and not just at Manchester United, was incredible.
“When I came in as manager, I was lucky enough to have Eric on the staff as head of youth development, so I got to see the work he did and not just with the Class of ’92 but with all the young players. He built character and determination in those young players and prepared them for the future.
“He was a teacher, he gave these players a path, a choice and he only did that through his own hard work and sacrifice. He was able to impart that education to the young which made him one of the greatest coaches of our time.
“On a personal level, Eric had a wicked dry sense of humour and was straight talking, and I admired that in him.”
Gary Neville who played under him also talked how he made the Class of 92 when he as alive.
His words, “We’ve lost our mentor, our coach and the man who made us. He taught us how to play, how to never give up, how important it was to win your individual battles and what we needed to do to play for Manchester United Football Club.
“He was always watching and always with us everytime we played. More importantly he made us understand how to work hard and respect each other and not just on the pitch. We won’t forget the life lessons he gave us. Eric we love you and owe you everything.”
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