Burnley keeper Tom Heaton has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson gave him the "hairdryer" treatment when he decided to leave Manchester United.
The 28-year-old was on the books at the Red Devils for eight years before he finally decided to end his stay at the club in 2010, when he turned down a new contract to seek first-team football.
"I spoke to the manager at the time. There was the option of a new deal, and I said from the outset that that was me done," Heaton told reporters.
"I was ready to go and try new things, drop down and play some games. I felt the need to go and play, really. Did I get the hairdryer? Yes, on a couple of occasions. When I told Sir Alex I wasn't interested in a new contract, that didn't go down too well.
"But in all fairness a few weeks later he had me back in the office and told me he respected my decision, wished me all the best and said he was always there for me."
Heaton will face his old club for the first time in their Premier League clash at Turf Moor later today.
Simon Sinclair
