Sir Alex Ferguson has
confirmed he is not interested in another coaching challenge beyond
Manchester United.
Speaking at a press conference in Budapest after giving a lecture
for more than 100 coaches, Ferguson admitted he could not even be
tempted by the Scotland job. "I'm too tired for this, I don't want
to sit on another bench - not a club or national team," Ferguson
said.
Ferguson is currently in the middle of trying to guide United to
the Premiership title for the ninth time. With Chelsea a major
force in world football, success this season will rank high in
Ferguson's list of achievements, but the Scot insists there is
still plenty of work to do.
"We are leading by six points, but it is not the final situation,"
he said. "Both teams have tough games ahead, but it's true, for the
first time in three years we're favourites to win the
trophy."
Ferguson has called for the introduction of a winter break in
England, and believes it would not only be beneficial to club
teams. "There have been negotiations about a winter break in the
Premiership and I think it should happen soon. Players are under
pressure to play from August until May, non-stop.
"They have only week to rest before big tournaments, like last year
in Germany. Believe me, if the World Cup was in May then England
would win. The players are in top form at that time."
Meanwhile, Ferguson is confident the glory days for Scotland and
Hungary will return for both nations soon after falling behind in
recent years. He added: "My homeland Scotland and Hungary's
football have had hard times lately, but I'm sure both teams have
the passion to get through this dead point.
"Last year lots of Scottish talent appeared and it makes me
optimistic. I know in Hungary everyone has the desire to improve
their football too and it should bring results."
