Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke delighted by 'fear factor' returning to Old Trafford
Channel: Net Soccer News
Date: 2017-09-24

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke delighted by 'fear factor' returning to Old Trafford

Bayern Munich are still haunted by Yorke and Co’s dramatic win in the Champions League final to cap that colossal 1999 treble year.

Now the United great, who revelled in a legendary partnership with Andy Cole, declares the fear factor – as well as the X-factor - is back at the Theatre of Dreams.

And with it, the mouth-watering prospect of another, historic era of dominance at home and abroad.

Jose Mourinho, Yorke believes, can further rocket that winning mentality on the big stage with United returning to Champions League action against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday night.

Mourinho, in his eyes, is the closest United are ever going to get in following on from the incredible decades of silver collecting under the leadership of Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Portuguese man of awe has already scooped three trophies in his debut season.
And now Yorke looks ahead to a fabulous future, rubbing his hands at the prospect of Mourinho getting his hands on Premier League and Champions League gold.

Yorke, asked if Mourinho was building a team capable of that ultimate double success, said: “That is what Manchester United are always about.

“There has been under-achievement over the last few seasons and Jose has come in and rectified that. It’s all about building hope – and he has done that, too.

“The most important thing is that he has recruited well. You could see as early as pre-season that there was a belief about the squad.

“He seems to have the right balance. The right players in the right areas, all competing for places. Things are looking good and there is a fear factor around Old Trafford again when teams visit here.”

Yorke was at his deadly best in the glory days under Sir Alex after signing for £12.6 million in August 1998 and now happily applauds his successors flourishing under Mourinho.
He knows Mourinho won’t be around long enough to match Fergie’s achievements. But while he’s in the hot-seat, he’ll give it a damn good go in creating his own dynamic dynasty.

Yorke added: “It is hard to break the spell of Sir Alex when you remember what he achieved over those 27 years. I don’t think anyone will come close.

“Jose probably knows that won’t happen but he will do it his way. He is back in the Champions League with the momentum that brings with it.

“But he knows he will not be judged until he wins the Premier League. He has been able to do that wherever he has been so he wants to keep that going.

“If he doesn’t do it he will feel he has not come close enough to achieving his goals. But it will still be up there if he can bring back that winning mentality on those big stages.

“Jose will one day cement his place as the next best thing at this club behind Sir Alex.”
Fellow Manchester United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy, also believes that under Mourinho United have set realistic targets in aiming for the Premier League and Champions League double.

Van Nistelrooy said: “Are they capable of competing in those two competitions? Yes, I think they are. They definitely have the squad for it and the width and the quality.

“They look rock solid, have goals up front and creativity. They have a great squad and I have followed them from the day I left, especially this season.

“It was great to see them win trophies last season and this year they have started really well.”