Fergie: said he end up loving them like family... and the
eventual parting of the ways so painful.
As he prepared United for tomorrow’s showdown with
Arsenal, Ferguson said: “I’m at a great club and the driving demand
to always be at the top is a good for me.
“I love getting up in the morning. I like getting in to
training early and watching the players train. I’ve never lost
that. “The leadership qualities needed at a club like Manchester
United are high. You have to have respect from the
players.
“The horrible part of football is you fall in love with
your players. “A time comes when you see a deterioration and you
know you have to make the change. A lot of people can’t do
it.”
Ferguson admits he hates it when he has to unload
players who have been with him for years. He said: “They’re like
your family but you must make those changes.”
The United boss believes a shootout may be needed at
the Emirates tomorrow. He said: “These are two good football teams
and there won’t be a lot in it. It could even go to penalty
kicks.”