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No quit plans for Fergie

18 Jul 2007 - 14:45:06

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that he has learnt from past mistakes and will not name a date when he will retire from the game.

The 65-year-old Scot has spent more than two decades in charge at Old Trafford but has no intention of quitting just yet.

"I will never set a date to retire," he said. "I tried that some years ago and made a mistake.

"There are several things to consider but, when you get to my age, you have to consider your health.

"Obviously, it's something you can't control but I do feel good. At the moment I'm enjoying working with some fantastic footballers, so I've no need to retire.

"One advantage I've had as a manager is that I've played the game. When I started as a young manager at the age of 32, that was the most important credential.

"I also prepared to be a manager. I did all my coaching badges and never missed one summer course in ten years.

"I was committed to the job and, once I went into it, I maintained the same things I have today.

"I still have the same work ethic and I don't over-complicate the job. But there is some luck attached to it too. You have to be lucky to survive in football today."