Source: Team_Talk
Fergie: Sam will keep Rovers up
The Manchester United chief was startled by the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari by Chelsea last week after giving a boss with a World Cup win on his CV less than six months in the job.[LNB]It was a similar situation to the one Allardyce found himself in at Newcastle last term, before then profiting from an even quicker axing of Paul Ince by the Ewood Park hierarchy in December.[LNB]With 10 titles and two European Cups in his 22-year spell at Old Trafford, Ferguson offers the perfect example of what can happen if boards show a bit of faith in the men they employ.[LNB]But the Scot feels the days of new managers being given time to build a club from the bottom upwards are gone.[LNB]"In the world we live in, success is demanded quicker than ever I am afraid," said Ferguson.[LNB]"There is no such thing as trial and error any more. Now it is trial and success for everyone.[LNB]"Maybe a board will take a chance with a young manager who they think has the right CV. But if he doesn't win his games he is condemned. That is a pity."[LNB]Ferguson played host to Allardyce and old friend Peter Reid in his manager's office after Wednesday's win over Fulham.[LNB]Having sought employment in foreign fields, Reid is now manager of Thailand, although, away from the pressure of domestic Premier League combat, he was able to enjoying some gentle ribbing at Allardyce's expense as he asked how Blackburn planned to keep United out.[LNB]While Reid can keep his detached view this weekend, Allardyce needs to come up with some answers.[LNB]As United are currently on a 14-match unbeaten run, during which time they have not conceded a goal, and have not dropped a point at Old Trafford since a draw with Newcastle on the opening day of the season, the chances are Allardyce will not manage it.[LNB]But, having claimed 10 points from his first seven games in charge, Ferguson can see some green shoots beginning to sprout under the former Bolton boss.[LNB]The Scot acknowledges life will not be easy for the side currently propped up only by West Brom and Middlesbrough.[LNB]However, if anyone can keep Blackburn up, Ferguson is sure Allardyce is the man.[LNB]"I am sure Sam will keep them up," he said.[LNB]"It is not easy down there. After the New Year, very seldom does a team gather the points they think.[LNB]"There are not many examples, West Ham a couple of years ago springs to mind, when a team goes on a long run. But that was unusual.[LNB]"Normally it is a point, or a point and a half per game at the most."[LNB]With so many clubs involved, Ferguson estimates it will take 43 points to survive, which means Blackburn needing 20 from their final 14 matches.[LNB]"It is tighter than ever," said the United boss.[LNB]"You could say 10 teams are involved. Every time they play you can imagine the pressure on everyone involved.[LNB]"Sam is well aware of that but he has the experience to handle it."[LNB][LNB][LNB]
