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12-29-2008, 01:14 PM
Manager expects continuity when he retires
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident the future of Manchester United will be in good hands when he retires.
The current United boss will celebrate his 67th birthday on New Year's Eve and has spent 22 years in charge at Old Trafford.
He has put off retirement once, but has yet to announce a firm date for when he will bring an end to his trophy-laden tenure.
However, Ferguson believes the staff already in place at the club will ensure that continuity can be maintained when his eventual replacement takes over.
Fantastic staff
"This club is in great condition and has fantastic staff," Ferguson told the Manchester Evening News. "What you have got to remember about this club is its continuity of staff.
"Some of the staff members have been with me a long time. My first signing at the club is still here. Les Kershaw joined the club in 1987, I made him chief scout and he did a magnificent job. He was probably one of my best ever signings.
"He was followed by people like Jim Ryan, Brian McClair - who's now academy director - Dave Bushell, Matt Dempsey, Tony Whelan, Paul McGuinness.
"These guys have been here for over 15 years, so when I go I would presume all these lads would still be in place and working hard for United."
Sky
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident the future of Manchester United will be in good hands when he retires.
The current United boss will celebrate his 67th birthday on New Year's Eve and has spent 22 years in charge at Old Trafford.
He has put off retirement once, but has yet to announce a firm date for when he will bring an end to his trophy-laden tenure.
However, Ferguson believes the staff already in place at the club will ensure that continuity can be maintained when his eventual replacement takes over.
Fantastic staff
"This club is in great condition and has fantastic staff," Ferguson told the Manchester Evening News. "What you have got to remember about this club is its continuity of staff.
"Some of the staff members have been with me a long time. My first signing at the club is still here. Les Kershaw joined the club in 1987, I made him chief scout and he did a magnificent job. He was probably one of my best ever signings.
"He was followed by people like Jim Ryan, Brian McClair - who's now academy director - Dave Bushell, Matt Dempsey, Tony Whelan, Paul McGuinness.
"These guys have been here for over 15 years, so when I go I would presume all these lads would still be in place and working hard for United."
Sky