David Beckham has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was like 'the godfather' of Manchester United

David Beckham has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was like 'the godfather' of Manchester United because of his totalitarian approach to managing the club. 

The former United midfielder admitted that players were 'scared' of the patriarch, renowned for his sharp Scottish tongue. 

Beckham knows about that more than most after a series of disagreements with Ferguson before moving to Real Madrid in 2003.

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The boss: David Beckham labelled Sir Alex Ferguson as 'the godfather' of Manchester United

Chat: Beckham was talking to BBC Breakfast on Friday morning before taking on more media duties

Clash: Beckham shows off a cut above his eye that came from a boot Ferguson kicked in the dressing room

He described the Reds' most-decorated manager as the 'godfather - and not in a good way,' to BBC Breakfast. 'Not in a bad way [either] but we were all very scared of him.' 

The 38-year-old, who retired at the end of last season, also said he blew his first big pay packet on a flashy BMW. 

'My first thing that I spent money on was a BMW. That was my first cheque from Adidas, and I just blew the whole thing in one go,' Beckham told the Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio. 

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'We started getting a little bit more money than we were in the youth team, you know, I went and blew it. I was still living in digs at the time, and I literally blew all my money on a BMW.'

In more trivial conversation Beckham gave a glimpse of less glamorous aspects of his lifestyle - including making tea for wife Victoria. 

The father-of-four said his main job in the 'very organised' globe-trotting family is to take care of baby Harper's nappy bag.

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The most-recognisable face of the 'Class of 92' is promoting the documentary covering the rise of him, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers. 

Beckham remained tight-lipped about reports linking him with a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. 

'I am very proud of what I have already got,' he straight-batted.

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