Alex Ferguson speaks to Arsenal, Liverpool, supporters as he is drafted into European golf team

Tuesday evening, former Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson walked into a room occupied by 12 European golf players and their coach. Many wondered for what? Fergie managing a golf team now?

 And as a matter of fact, only two of those golfers were Man U fans…Others were supporters of Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. So, what business did he have with such folks?

Well, the team’s coach Paul McGinley, had invited Ferguson, a known lover and player of golf, to come inspire and motivate the players ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup starting in Gleaneagles on Friday….

McGinley said before they all gathered: “I met him first at the JP McManus Invitational in Ireland 15 years ago and when I became captain, for a number of reasons, I asked him.

“He loves his golf and there were a number of things that he was particularly good at as a manager where I thought he would be a natural fit.

“There’s a lot to be gained from hearing different voices from different sports,’ said McGinley. ‘It’s relaxed and it is a conversation…. I know Sir Alex will be fantastic with the players.’