Old Trafford Quotes

Sir Alex has a special place in my life. In fact, he was the main man. I was not famous, I was not a star. I arrived at Old Trafford as just another young talent. He was the one who told me to do all the right things. He gave me the opportunity to play in one of the biggest clubs in the world. So he is one of the most important people in the world for me. I worked with Sir Alex for a few years and I know he deserves ­everything that he has achieved in his career. He works so hard, he is clever, he has experience, he is a human guy.

When I arrived at Manchester United, the club hadn't won the league for 26 years, and then in my first year, they won the championship.

At Old Trafford, we are not afraid of anyone.

We know Manchester United's history and the fact the club is known for winning trophies.

Manchester United is an exceptional club and I'm thrilled to be joining them.

You have to believe you can play at places like Anfield or Old Trafford, because if you don't who will?

The first time I retired, only Sir Alex Ferguson and I knew that the last league game of the 2010-11 season against Blackpool was to be my final game at Old Trafford. I was a little bit sad, but I am not one for tears. The end of a career comes to us all, and there is not a lot you can do about that.

I'm at the fantastic club that is Manchester United, one of the biggest in the world.

I first remember Wayne Rooney from a game at Old Trafford in 2002 when he came on as a late substitute for Everton and, in a brilliant 15-minute performance, skipped past me on a couple of occasions.

If you look at the history of Manchester United, they are always a big side, so there is no time of underestimating them.

Manchester United is the world's best club. There is no reason to move to any other team.

I have no problem with Sir Alex Ferguson.

The team is the star at Manchester United.

I think that Manchester United, since I was young - and I'm not just saying this because I'm here; I'm an honest guy, and I never lie - I think it's the biggest club in England. That's what I think.

I spent six years at United and I owe them everything that I am today. I made history at United and won many trophies. It was a pleasure to play at Old Trafford.

I want to be part of Man United's future. I'm a Man United person.

There is no better feeling for a Manc kid than scoring for United.

I have good memories of Manchester United.

It's always in the back of your mind that you want to stay at United, and you want to play for United.

I was very close to joining Manchester United.

The likes of Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, and Ryan Giggs - I can see it live every day. I don't have to sit in front of a TV to study it.

You cannot find one team in the Premier League who can win at a place like Old Trafford regularly. The word 'regularly' makes it sound easy to win.

Old Trafford - as a cricket ground, I love playing there. It's a second home for me; I've been going there since I was young. It just feels right there.

Some people come to Old Trafford and can't spell football, let alone understand it. They have a few drinks and a prawn sandwich but don't realise what's happening on the pitch

If you don't have the personality or character to compete and to challenge Manchester United at Old Trafford, or at home, you have less chance to win the match.