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Sir Alex Ferguson insists that Glazer family don't 'interfere' at Manchester United
Americans are perfect board, it seems...
25 Jun 2010 10:40:00
By Zack Wilson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the recent protest campaign among Red Devils fans against the club's owners the Glazer family has been somewhat misguided.
Ferguson insists that the Americans run the club in a manner that leaves him to get on with the business of running the team, and his transfer dealings are in no way restricted by them.
"There's nothing wrong with protest," Ferguson told Riviera Radio.
"The supporters have shown their unhappiness about who owns the club. That's always been there since I've come to the club, first with the Edwards family, then when we went plc, now the Glazers.
"There's always an element of supporters who feel they own the club; that's understandable because they have fantastic loyalty to the club. I can understand where they are coming from.
"My take is that the Glazers have supported the team very, very well. They don't interfere, they let us get on with the job and when we've asked for a player, we've got it. What more can we ask?"
Meanwhile, Ferguson also insists that retirement is not an issue on his personal agenda.
The 68-year-old maintains that his health will give him the clearest indication of when it is time to call it a day at the club he has managed since 1986.
"It's a marvellous club to be involved in," he added.
"The motivation is easy because I've had great players for 25 years and great support. Every morning I go into training and watch these players perform. They do it with great commitment and concentration. It's a joy to see that.
"Age is always a thing you have to be guarded against because with age there are penalties. Health is definitely one. Health determines how long you go on in the club. Touch wood, I'm okay."
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Ferguson insists that the Americans run the club in a manner that leaves him to get on with the business of running the team, and his transfer dealings are in no way restricted by them.
"There's nothing wrong with protest," Ferguson told Riviera Radio.
"The supporters have shown their unhappiness about who owns the club. That's always been there since I've come to the club, first with the Edwards family, then when we went plc, now the Glazers.
"There's always an element of supporters who feel they own the club; that's understandable because they have fantastic loyalty to the club. I can understand where they are coming from.
"My take is that the Glazers have supported the team very, very well. They don't interfere, they let us get on with the job and when we've asked for a player, we've got it. What more can we ask?"
Meanwhile, Ferguson also insists that retirement is not an issue on his personal agenda.
The 68-year-old maintains that his health will give him the clearest indication of when it is time to call it a day at the club he has managed since 1986.
"It's a marvellous club to be involved in," he added.
"The motivation is easy because I've had great players for 25 years and great support. Every morning I go into training and watch these players perform. They do it with great commitment and concentration. It's a joy to see that.
"Age is always a thing you have to be guarded against because with age there are penalties. Health is definitely one. Health determines how long you go on in the club. Touch wood, I'm okay."
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