Ferguson to retire in 3 years?

Dead_Man_Inc SG

Sir Alex Ferguson is refusing to put a timescale on any potential retirement, despite reports in the press that he will quit in three years.

The manager was quoted in the UK press as saying “maybe three more years, then I’ll finish”. But he was less committed to a specific date when asked about his intentions at his Friday press briefing at Carrington.

“I’m not putting a time limit on it, it’s impossible,” he told reporters. "You never know what happens in life.

“It’s something I have said for quite a while. If you are fit and healthy and enjoying your job, then who knows? Two, three, maybe four years, it’s difficult to pigeon-hole myself on that one.”

Sir Alex, of course, did plan to retire in 2002, but went back on his decision. The boss admitted that pre-announcing his retirement had an affect on the team, and in February 2002 agreed to stay in charge for at least another three years.

He is currently on a rolling one-year contract, and shows no sign of retiring soon.

soccerbest SG

Giggs - Fergie has the hunger

Ryan Giggs believes Sir Alex Ferguson has the hunger and passion to stay at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.

The club's longest serving player claims the 66-year-old Scot "is enjoying it more than ever", and will stay at United to ensure the younger players fulfil their potential.

Giggs said: "He will retire some time but I cannot see it in the near future.

"He has a hunger for the game and is enjoying it more than ever.

"He is enjoying the way the team plays - his desire is there for all to see as well."

Ferguson has a core of bright young talent to call on in the shape of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick, Anderson, Nani and Darren Fletcher.

The future looks rosy for United and that is why Giggs believes the boss will stay at the helm for some time to come.

"He has brought exciting young players to the club and I am sure he will want to see it through and watch them fulfil their potential," said Giggs.

"It is exciting for all of us, like myself, players who have been here a long time.

"You can see their desire every day in training and in games. There is a determination among the group to improve.

"The manager enjoys watching them go through their paces, like we all do.

"While he has mellowed from my days in the youth team, it is plain to everyone here that he is still intent on winning more trophies."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3257178,00.html

omgukilledkenny SG

Ferguson = Man United!

sand king SG

I think he would surely retire after a very good season. No one wants to end sad.

jonchao72 SG

Who will be his predecessor then?

I dont want mark hughes or carlos queiroz

i would love to have jose though... haha dun flame me pls

trendz SG

yes. i actually would prefer jose mourinho. or maybe roy keane. lol.

lpx88 SG

I think David Moyes might be another candidate

Look at the players he bought for Everton

Paradise Lost SG

In my opinion:

First choice: Martin O'neill.

Reason: Has demonstrated his managerial capacity through winning cups with top-flight teams like Celtic in the SPL and transforming mid-tier teams like Aston Villa and Leicester City into credible forces in the BPL. Only sticking point here is that he has yet to win a BPL or CL title.

Second choice: Jose Mourinho.

Reason: Sound tactical mind and has a proven track record and knowledge of the BPL through winning titles with Chelsea and the CL with Porto. However, might have a tendency to force top management to sign even more players (thus falling out with top management) and not a long-term replacement target as he might possibly move on after 4-5 seasons (or earlier if things don't go the way he wants to).

The above are my personal 2cts worth. Interestingly enough, O'neill's Celtic once faced Mourinho's Porto in the 2003 UEFA Cup Finals (Celtic lost 3-2 in extra time to a silver goal).

4getmenot SG

In my opinion:

First choice: Martin O'neill.

Second choice: Jose Mourinho.

The above are my personal 2cts worth. Interestingly enough, O'neill's Celtic once faced Mourinho's Porto in the 2003 UEFA Cup Finals (Celtic lost 3-2 in extra time to a silver goal).

frankly, i dun mind either one either.. both has proven track record to succeed... it'll also be a slap on the face of roman.. but i think there was a hidden agreement for Jose not to manage an EPL club for a couple of yrs maybe when they paid out his compensation??

Dead_Man_Inc SG

I think he would surely retire after a very good season. No one wants to end sad.

i think that he want another UCL trophy before stepping down..

JLennon SG

I think David Moyes might be another candidate

Look at the players he bought for Everton

Oh please not David Moyes. Everton needs him more than Man Utd does.

omgukilledkenny SG

Highly possible Queiroz will take over.

Sienx SG

hmm i prefer jose Mourinho. or i think queiroz may take over as no.1 <-80% sure