sport news Vidic reveals secret of his partnership with Ferdinand at Man United

'I think we go well off the pitch as well, so I think that helps': Nemanja Vidic reveals the secret of his formidable defensive partnership with Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United Nemanja Vidic won five titles alongside Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United They are considered among the Premier League's most formidable partnerships Vidic claims their strong bond off the pitch helped their performances on it 'He helped me not just in the club, outside as well,' the 37-year-old explained 

By Daniel Matthews For Mailonline

Published: 16:21 GMT, 18 March 2019 | Updated: 16:24 GMT, 18 March 2019

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Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic believes the secret of his formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand was their relationship off the pitch.

The Serb made 300 appearances for the Old Trafford club, winning five league titles and the Champions League alongside Ferdinand.

Between them, they formed one of the Premier League's most solid defensive duos and Vidic, now 37, claims their strong bond off the pitch helped their performances on it. 

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic formed a fierce defensive partnership at Manchester United

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic formed a fierce defensive partnership at Manchester United

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