Old heads can carry on
Sir Alex Ferguson feels United's highly-decorated veterans can
continue playing regularly for at least another couple of
years.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (34), Ryan Giggs (33), Paul Scholes and Gary
Neville (both 32) have been integral to United's Premiership
success this season.
Far from looking to replace his experienced stars - who have an
incredible 29 Premiership winners' medals between them - the Boss
sees their influence continuing next term.
"Ryan, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville should be no problem for the
next two years," said Sir Alex. "Nev could play till hes 36, Paul
Scholes has done remarkably well coming back, has had a great
season and should be fine for two years.
"We don't have any immediate worries. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 34
and hes got me 11 goals this season. If he gets me another 11
goals next season well be dancing!"
Giggs picked up a record-beating ninth Premiership title on Sunday,
and Sir Alex feels the Welsh star's longevity is down to his
flawless physical condition.
"I think Ryan, without question, will play for the next two years
because hes looked after himself, because of the type of physique
hes got," he said.
"Hes retained, quite remarkably, most of his pace. He may not be
the absolutely greased lightning that he was as a 17-year-old lad,
but hes still quick enough and hes retained that great balance of
beating men in tight situations."