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Ex-Man United coach Mike Phelan recalls the fear of being sacked by Sir Alex Ferguson

Published: 15:58, 31 May 2024
Updated: 15:59, 31 May 2024

Football fans will all remember the infamous clip of Mike Phelan popping a ballon and scaring Sir Alex Ferguson, but the former Manchester United coach explained he worried his job could have been on the line after the incident.

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