Source: Daily_Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson wants winter break but says TV bosses would not allow it
Sir Alex Ferguson has repeated his call for a winter break to be incorporated into the English season but fears it will never happen due to TV demands.[LNB]The Manchester United manager has been a strong advocate of a two-week halt to the domestic programme, which he feels should come immediately after the congested Christmas period.[LNB] Take a break: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has repeated his call to introduce a winter break to the Premier League[LNB]And Ferguson finds few dissenting voices amongst his fellow professionals. England coach Fabio Capello and one of his predecessors, Sven-Goran Eriksson, have also spoken out, highlighting the benefits a chance to recharge tired muscles would have on the national side.[LNB]However, Ferguson is not holding out any hope of a break being implemented, believing stopping fixtures is not something TV companies would accept.[LNB]'I have been saying this for years,' the United boss told satellite radio station Sirius XM.[LNB] Backing: England manager Fabio Capello also believes a break would serve the players better[LNB]'It is not just to give the players a rest. It is to get rid of all the little injuries they carry.[LNB]'It would also freshen everyone up mentally, including my staff because they could do with that break as well.[LNB]'But somehow they just will not listen to the people who really matter in the game, supporters, players, staff and coaches.[LNB]'That's when maybe you think TV has too much power.'[LNB] Man United? It's a beautiful club... Sneijder flirts with Fergie over switchJoin the greats: Manchester United can make history, Fergie tells his starsBerbatov out! Blow for United as striker misses Schalke clash with groin injury All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]
