Ex-Man Utd star threw journalist who ‘criticised him’ into swimming pool
Ex-Manchester United star Henrik Larsson has revealed how he once threw a journalist into a swimming pool.
The former United, Celtic and Barcelona striker became a cult hero during a seven-year stint in Glasgow before making a move to Spain where he played for Barcelona. He headed back to his native Sweden before appearing in Manchester on loan.
Despite him being loved by the United faithful, Larsson promised his family that he would return to Sweden following the end of his loan in 2007. Now, the 51-year-old has revealed in an interview with football magazine FourFourTwo how he got his own back on a football reporter he clashed with early on in his career.
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When asked about the rumour, he said: "Yes! [Laughs] That was when you could joke a little bit with the local journalists.
"I didn't do it all by myself; there were a few other players and we decided we were going to throw him in for a laugh. He was fully clothed – otherwise it's no fun!
"The journalist had criticised me when I was younger, but that wasn't the reason we did it. He still laughs about it today when I speak to him."
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During the interview, he was also asked about whether or not he regretted not staying longer at Old Trafford. He said: "Yes, that’s the only regret I have in my career. I should’ve stayed, as it would have meant I got a Premier League winner’s medal, and I would have stayed for one more season.
"But I still had a contract with Helsingborgs and I feel that when you sign a contract, you have to see it out. Everything was professional at United.
"When I had to attend a christening for my brother’s children, the club ordered a plane to take me there after a match. United really take care of all their players."
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