Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel took a no-nonsense approach to a series of fan questions regarding the likes of Roy Keane, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson.
The former United No 1 spent eight seasons at Old Trafford and enjoyed incredible success under Ferguson, including a crucial role in his side’s historic treble in 1999.
Schmeichel, 58, lifted five Premier League titles, a Champions League, three FA Cups and a League Cup with United before leaving the club in 1999.
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The Premier League legend went on to play for Sporting CP, Aston Villa and Manchester City, but the Dane was widely revered for his prolific spell at United.
FourFourTwo spoke with Schmeichel in 2003, with the former Denmark international responding to fans’ questions about his trophy-laden playing career.
However, Schmeichel made it clear where he stood on a series of questions by delivering what could only be described as blunt or awkward responses.
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When Florence McGhee, of Blackburn, asked the former United star what it was like rooming with Cantona, Schmeichel responded: “I would never, ever make a comment about that. It is a private thing.
“Eric Cantona is a very good friend of mine, and whatever happens or is said should remain private.”
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Moving on to legendary former United manager Ferguson, Schmeichel was asked for his funniest story involving the 80-year-old iconic Scotsman.
Responding to Ron Newsome, of Northampton, Schmeichel awkwardly answered: “No, not really.”
Schmeichel, who officially retired in 2003, insisted that he “never went too far” in shouting at his defenders while between the sticks.
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When asked by Rob White, of Dorset, if he went too far in shouting and if it was easy to resolve after a match, the former City and Villa player responded: “This is simple.
“I never went too far, and I never had a problem after a game.”
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Schmeichel, again, was straight to the point when asked about the potential of his son, Kasper, and whether he was a ‘competitive dad’ on the sidelines.
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The Danish star’s relationship with former United teammate Keane is well-documented, with the Irishman criticising Schmeichel in his book.
When asked if Keane’s scathing words “hurt” him and his working relationship with the 50-year-old United legend, Schmeichel responded: “Nah, we’ll skip that as well.”
Bouncing off the previous question, Schmeichel was asked about the infamous story of Nicky Butt burning his private parts and whether or not he saw the “funny side” of it.
“Skip through that too. Whatever happens in the dressing room should stay there,” he responded.
Topics: Peter Schmeichel, Football
Adnan Riaz