Rio Ferdinand has revealed the lasting impression left on Alex Ferguson by teenage sensation Ravel Morrison.
Morrison was a youth player at Manchester United, where he made his first-team debut, and was a guest on Ferdinand's 'Vibe with Five' podcast.
"Rio, my first and lasting impression of Ravel as a young lad was he has always got time and space. Always available to be on the ball," Ferguson said in his message.
"So unusual for a young lad of his age. Give my regards to him please.
"Another thing about Ravel that I have always treasured because no other young player who made their debut did it. After the first game in the first team that he played, in the morning he came to my office and gave me a letter thanking me for giving him his debut.
"I was gobsmacked, Rio. The boy had a good heart, he was just beaten by his background."
Ferguson on Ravel Morrison
I text the boss (Sir Alex) this morning asking him for 5 words on @morrisonravel.... the response I got gave me goosebumps! @ManUtd #MUFC #VibeWithFive pic.twitter.com/2cEd8GzaDq
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 15, 2021
An emotional Morrison was left touched by the message.
"Making your debut - words can't describe that, you know.
"It touches you, because if I could go back in time I would change 90% of my life."
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