[GocartMozart]

I read this little bit the today...enjoy

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Sir Alex Ferguson
It was early in February 2002 that Sir Alex Ferguson announced he was u-turning on his intention to retire at the end of the season.

Little more than two weeks previously, the Scot had watched his side beaten at Old Trafford by Liverpool. It was the visitors' fifth successive win over their arch rivals and Ferguson looked in danger of spontaneously combusting. The Manchester United manager has never acknowledged as much in public, but retirement in such ignominious circumstances was unthinkable.

Of all the fixtures in the Premiership, an encounter with Liverpool is the one that Ferguson relishes above all others. Arsenal matter. And so do Chelski. But these games, particularly the trips to Anfield, are his personal cup final.

The Scot has never hidden his distaste for the red side of Liverpool, famously remarking in an interview that his priority upon taking over at Old Trafford was "knocking Liverpool off their f**king perch." His next sentence, "And you can quote me on that," wasn't so much an assurance as an urging.

Beaten in five of their last six meetings at Anfield, Liverpool must be sick of the sight of Ferguson. But he isn't finished with them yet.

In a revealing aside during his press conference on Friday, Ferguson commented: "We've won the FA Cup more times than anyone and you get a certain pride in that. But Liverpool have won the title more times than anyone, so the chase is on."

Is this the final goal - along with an elusive second Champions League title - that stirs Ferguson's appetite? The prickly subject of retirement is off limits for journalists who value access to his weekly sermon, but it is reasonable to infer from Ferguson's commentary that he has set himself the goal of overhauling Pool's title successes before walking out of Old Trafford.

Put in that context, Ferguson suddenly becomes an old man in a hurry. Currently trailing 18 to 16 in title triumphs, he will be in his 70th year in 2010 - the earliest point in time when United can overtake Liverpool - and the issue of retirement unavoidable. Hence, perhaps, his description of his final challenge as a "chase".

[losangeles]

Sir Alex has the desire to win. The youth in the current team has revitalized him and hopefully he'll stay on for several more years. It's really hard to imagine United without Sir Alex at the helm.

I hope Roy is the next manager.

[ronaldo_7]

yes thats what i was thinking he wants to see the young fellas at there best like ronaldo , rooney and now nani and anderson

[GocartMozart]

that's all fine and good, but and you guys have basically just rehashed what the papers have been spitting out to you the last 4 years. What I am trying to do is get your brains moving on his ultimate goal. What actually gets him to retire? Does he ever retire, or is this a seat he holds until he dies? Is having United win more premierships enough, and if so then what about Europe?


Posting on a forum isn't about rehashing shite from shite journalists. It's about putting your mind down and interacting, growing, and getting closer to a football club by being closer to the fans.