No rush for new assistant

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Sir Alex Ferguson will take his time before deciding who to appoint as his new assistant manager.

Carlos Queiroz's departure to take over the Portuguese national team has left a hole in the Reds' backroom staff ahead of the new season, but the United manager will not panic in his hunt for a new assistant.

When asked if the search for a replacement had already begun, Sir Alex told MUTV: "Not really, we’ll just take our time as we normally do. We’ll wait and see how things unfold."

Queiroz admitted he left Old Trafford 'with heavy heart' after a trophy-laden spell at Old Trafford, and Sir Alex was quick to pay tribute to the tactician's impact behind the scenes.

"It’s disappointing but nationalities come into it in terms of him being an emotionally fervent Portuguese man, and the attraction being too big," said Sir Alex.

"It’s disappointing but he did a great job for us and that’s why he’ll be remembered. He’s gone with our best wishes. He did a terrific job for us and a lot of the innovations we’ve had over the last few years are down to Carlos."

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My bet is on Mike Phelan, or some guy from lower leagues.

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FERGIE'S POY WONDER

Sir Alex wants to poach Tottenham No.2 Gus in the frame to replace Queiroz.

Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Tottenham coach Gus Poyet as a shock contender to replace Carlos Queiroz as his new assistant.

The former Chelsea and Spurs midfielder, now No.2 to Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane, is under major consideration by Ferguson as the Manchester United chief looks to fill the void after Queiroz left to take over as boss of Portugal.

Fergie's interest in Poyet will be met with fierce resistance from Tottenham who see him as a key figure in Ramos' regime.

But if Ferguson offers the Uruguayan the chance to play a major role in United's defence of the Premier League and Champions League, he will be faced with the toughest decision of his career.

Poyet is well liked and respected in the game and Ferguson has been impressed with the way he's conducted himself since retiring as a player in 2004.