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Dressing room Quote by Paul Scholes

“If you want a measure of how private a place the dressing room was when I was growing up at Manchester United, consider this: even Sir Alex Ferguson would knock before coming into the dressing room at the Cliff, the old training ground. The dressing room is for the players - and the players only.” quote by Paul Scholes
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“If you want a measure of how private a place the dressing room was when I was growing up at Manchester United, consider this: even Sir Alex Ferguson would knock before coming into the dressing room at the Cliff, the old training ground. The dressing room is for the players - and the players only.”

Paul Scholes

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2012

Dressing rooms are private sanctuaries for players, and even respected figures respect that privacy by knocking before entering.

In simple terms: Players’ spaces are private and should be respected.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal boundaries in shared spaces.

Themes

privacy respect team dynamics

Mood

respectful thoughtful

Type

sports teamwork

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • locker room design
  • coach‑player interactions

Key Concepts

sports culture personal space hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does privacy affect team cohesion?
  • When is it appropriate to breach that privacy?
A Different Perspective

Some may see openness as team unity.

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