Tag: Ferguson

January 23, 2012

FERGIE WANTS TO CARRY ON

The retirement date for Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been the source of discussion for many in recent years, but it seems that the Scotsman is keen to carry on for a number of years at Old Trafford.

He is currently thought the discussions with the head at Manchester United, the final details of his contract, which could be his last in management. The 70-year-old manager has been responsible for the two Champions League titles Manchester United have won in recent seasons, but he is keen on helping United win another final title before he retires.

So far, he has built many great sides during his 25 years at Old Trafford. However, the side that he will be building now is going to be the crucial one because it will help him realise the dream that made him take the job at Old Trafford. Winning the third Champions League title of his career will mean a lot to Sir Alex Ferguson and also the Manchester United fans because it would put him level with Bob Paisley of Liverpool. Despite winning numerous domestic titles with Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson still considers the Champions League title to be the ultimate glory.

“We have to continue the dominance of winning leagues and, without question, winning a European Cup is important at this club. I think I’ve got three years at the club. As long as my health stays up, and as long as I’m still enjoying it and still getting the satisfaction of the team doing its best,” Sir Alex Ferguson said when asked about the date he will hand over the reign of Old Trafford to another manager. He will be offered around £ 6.5 million per year for signing the new contract with Manchester United.

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Focus on: Sir Alex Ferguson

When we talk about success and fame in the football world, we bring up the name of Sir Alex Ferguson at least once in our conversation. This star of the football world was born on 31st December 1941 and is currently a football manager, managing Manchester United since 1986.

His decisions have been very fruitful to the team who has been the reigning champs in most of the Premier Leagues. He has previously been managing the clubs East Stirlingshire and St. Mirren. He has also been appointed the manager of the Scotland national team for a brief tenure due to the unforeseen death of Jock Stein. His managerial skills and dedication to the team has been immense and has also been knighted in the year 1999 and holds the Freedom of City Aberdeen.

Sir Alex Ferguson started off his football career as a striker for Queen’s Park at a young age of 16. Although he had described his first debut match to be nightmarish, he still managed to help them win scoring a goal as well against Stranrear. Although he showed a commendable performance, scoring 20 goals in his 31 appearances, he still could not hold a strong position in the team and hence moved to St. Johnson’s ion the year 1960. He started off his managerial skills from the year 1974 at a young age of 32. He was initially appointed as the manager for East Stirling. This was more of a part time job and in the following year he also made it to St. Mirrens to manage their team. He decided to move there as they were a bigger team. Sir Alex Ferguson

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