General
hairdryer treatment
What does hairdryer treatment mean?
When a manager screams at a player so closely that it feels like standing in front of a hairdryer.
"He gave the whole team the hairdryer treatment at half-time."
Origin
Coined about Sir Alex Ferguson's up-close dressing-room rants at Manchester United.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hairdryer treatment in football?
It is a furious, up-close telling-off from a manager, delivered so loudly and closely that it feels like standing in front of a hot hairdryer.
Who invented the term hairdryer treatment?
It became famous through Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, who was known for berating players inches from their faces in the dressing room.
Where does the hairdryer treatment usually happen?
Typically in the dressing room at half-time or after a poor performance, though it can happen on the training ground too.
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