Alex Ferguson Demands David Beckham shaves his Head!

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The year is 2000, It’s the game against Chelsea at Wembley. Becks turns up with his infamous mohawk. Ferguson says shave it. Find out why 👀

The Manchester United legend has revealed how Fergie made him SHAVE his head after reacting with fury to his iconic mohawk hairstyle.

The Reveal and the Reaction

Becks explained in the book, Fergie: Under The Hairdryer: “Before the 2000 Charity Shield at Wembley against Chelsea I decided to have a change of hairstyle. I went for a mohawk, which I knew wouldn’t be to his taste.

“In the end, I was too scared to let him see it, so the day before the game I went into training with a beanie hat on, trained in the beanie, walked back into the hotel with the beanie on, kept it on during dinner and the next morning’s breakfast.

“And I still had it on when we made the coach journey to Wembley.

“Of course the moment was arriving in the dressing room when I would have to reveal my new hairstyle, which I knew would send him into a frenzy.

“Sure enough, within seconds of the unveiling, he yelled at me, ‘Go and shave it off!’ I thought he was joking. ‘No, I’m being serious, now go and shave the ruddy thing off!’

“So off I went to try to find a pair of clippers from somewhere and, just before we’re ready to go out for the warm-up, I was in the Wembley tunnel shaving my mohawk off.”

Ferguson’s Focus on Football ONLY!

Beckham’s decision to sport a mohawk, a style synonymous with rebellion and individualism, was bound to clash with Ferguson’s traditionalist views.

At the same time, Beckham’s celebrity status was beginning to spiral out of control. His marriage to Spice Girl Victoria Adams catapulted him into a global media spotlight, making him as much a pop culture icon as a football star.

Ferguson, aware of the intense media scrutiny and the potential distractions it could bring, was concerned that Beckham’s growing fame might divert his attention from his football career.

Despite the clash of opinions and the pressure of his rising stardom, Beckham held deep respect for Ferguson, seeing him as both the world’s greatest manager and a father figure.

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We’ve got two questions for you: Was Ferguson right to make that call, and which Beckham did you prefer? Clear cut Becks or mohawk Becks? Let us know your thoughts on this iconic clash of style and discipline in the world of football.

Did Ferguson’s old-school approach help keep the team focused, or should Beckham have been allowed to express his individuality? Share your opinions and join the conversation!