Ever Fighting in the Field, Shelvey and Sir Alex Now Have Mutual Respect

Ever Fighting in the Field, Shelvey and Sir Alex Now Have Mutual Respect

London - Three years ago, Jonjo Shelvey could attract the attention of passing a quarrel incident with Manchester United's manager at the time, Sir Alex Ferguson. Who knew, because of the incident, both are actually mutual respect.

The incident took place at Anfield, when Liverpool against United. In the match, Shelvey get a red card after a hard tackle on Jonny Evans.

Replays looks, Shelvey foot was on Evans foot. However, at that time, both players alike are in a 50:50 situation to compete for the ball.

Ever Fighting in the Field, Shelvey and Sir Alex Now Have Mutual Respect

Shelvey was out of the field with annoyed expression. On the way to the locker room, he was involved in a short quarrel with Sir Alex, who was standing near the bench for the visitors. Both were looks exchanging loud argument with a face equally angry. Shelvey himself had looks pointing Sir Alex.

As a result of the incident, Shelvey became idol Liverpool supporters. The reason is clear, Liverpool and United are rivals, and dare to argue with a rival manager is a special thing.

Whether Shelvey happy with the idol status? On several occasions, he acknowledged that people in the streets which had been giving him a compliment. However, over time, Shelvey felt that his actions rather childish.

In fact, the midfielder who now strengthen Swansea City was admitted after the game he immediately apologized to Sir Alex. No warning, not angry, Sir Alex instead receives Shelvey request to admit, Shelvey had the courage.

"He said, 'No, I like it because it means that you have the courage'," said Shelvey told the Manchester Evening News.

"People indeed been praised me for it. But, from the standpoint of professionalism, it is stupid. I should not behave like that," said Shelvey.