Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has claimed Sir Dave Brailsford is nothing more than an 'imposter' and Manchester United should not be fooled by his expertise.
Brailsford is set to join United's boardroom officially in the next six to eight weeks, once Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority acquisition of the club is ratified by the Premier League.
INEOS' director of sport is held in high regard in sport thanks to his work in cycling. The Derbyshire born sports science supremo created the 'marginal gains' theory which emphasised how small changes can make massive improvements.
This school of thought led to great success with Team Sky, Team GB and latterly Team INEOS. READ MORE: Unique approach which Brailsford is looking to implement READ MORE: What Glazers have told staff about Ratcliffe Now, Brailsford is likely to turn his hand to improving United but speaking on talkSPORT, Saunders attempted to discredit Brailsford.