Phelan happy under Fergie

13 February 2009 17:47
Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan admits that becoming a manger interests him but says he is happy with his current role.[LNB] Phelan has progressed through the ranks at Old Trafford since joining the coaching staff in 1999, taking Carlos Queiroz's position when he left to manage Portugal.[LNB]But the 46-year-old is not thinking of taking the next step quite yet.[LNB]"Being a manager is an interesting proposition but I am assistant manager of Manchester United, which is a fabulous thing to be involved in," Phelan said.[LNB]"I work with great players every day at a great football club. At the moment, I could not ask for any more."[LNB]PressureThe former United player is well aware of the pressure Premier League managers are put under and recognises it would be an immensely testing role.[LNB]"I have never been a manager," he added.[LNB]"But looking from the outside in, it is not easy. The consequences of your actions are highlighted more than they have ever been.[LNB]"You try to work in an environment where you want to develop or succeed but sometimes through luck or mismanagement, it does not work out for you.[LNB]"But that is just something that seems to be in the game now. Young managers have to accept that situation."[LNB]AmbitionHowever, Phelan believes the ultra-competitive environment he works in at Old Trafford would be the perfect preparation for the world of management.[LNB]"When you come into a club like this, with the history it has, you know it will be competitive from day one," he said.[LNB]"If you don't produce you don't last very long. It was terrific as a player. I wanted to come and win things, which I was lucky enough to do. Going into coaching I had that same ambition and desire.[LNB]"I feel really privileged to hold the position I do but that is all down to the manager's selection. He feels he can trust what I am doing, which is good to know."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports