Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would only point at his watch to influence match officials and opponents despite rarely being aware of how many minutes were left in a match for his Manchester United side to find a goal. Ferguson's United became famous for winning points in the closing minutes of matches in a timekeeping tactic which soon became labelled as 'Fergie Time'. Speaking on BT Sport's Clare Balding Meets, Ferguson said: 'Absolutely (other team's were frightened of it). That's why I used to go with my watch.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would only point at his watch to influence match officials and opponents despite rarely being aware of how many minutes were left in a match for his Manchester United side to find a goal.

Ferguson's United became famous for winning points in the closing minutes of matches in a timekeeping tactic which soon became labelled as 'Fergie Time'.

Speaking on BT Sport's Clare Balding Meets, Ferguson said: 'Absolutely (other team's were frightened of it). That's why I used to go with my watch.Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would only point at his watch to influence match officials and opponents despite rarely being aware of how many minutes were left in a match for his Manchester United side to find a goal.