Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he refuses to call one legendary Manchester United figure by his first name out of the sheer respect that he holds for him.
The TNT Sports pundit made a lasting impression during his prolific spell at Old Trafford, with Ferdinand establishing himself as a pivotal figure for United’s defense.
Striking up a remarkable partnership with fellow United legend Nemanja Vidic,
Ferdinand enjoyed incredible success while playing under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ferdinand, who hilariously trolled one former Manchester City star recently,
Lifted six Premier League titles, a Champions League and two League Cups with United.
The 45-year-old ex-United star holds the utmost respect for Ferguson,
But Ferdinand has an equal amount of admiration for another figure from the club’s past.
United legend Ferdinand speaks on David Gill
David Gill was Ferguson’s right-hand man at Old Trafford, with the 66-year-old previously serving as United’s chief executive.
The football executive was a key figure in Ferguson’s success at United and has been spoken of highly by former players at the club, including Ferdinand.
Gill stepped down from his United role in 2013 and was replace by Ed Woodward,
With Ferguson’s right-hand man later serving as the vice-president of FIFA.
The legendary United figure, who currently works at UEFA as vice-president and treasurer,
Is still referr to as “Mr Gill” by Ferdinand to this date.
When Ferguson’s influence at United was discuss on his YouTube channel,
Ferdinand interjected and said: “It was Fergie and Mr Gill.
“Mr Gill? Yeah, Mr Gill, I don’t even call him David Gill. I say Mr Gill and he says, ‘Rio, it’s David.’ I say, ‘I can’t, man. I can’t.’”
Speaking on his VIBE with FIVE show,
Rio was asked who he felt would be best suited to become the next United CEO after Richard Arnold.
United are still waiting to ratify Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent takeover bid of the Premier League club,
Which is worth an eye-watering £1.3bn.
