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.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. Take a break: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has repeated his call to introduce a winter break to the Premier LeagueAnd 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.However, Ferguson is not holding out any hope of a break being implemented, believing stopping fixtures is not something TV companies would accept.'I have been saying this for years,' the United boss told satellite radio station Sirius XM. Backing: England manager Fabio Capello also believes a break would serve the players better'It is not just to give the players a rest. It is to get rid of all the little injuries they carry.'It would also freshen everyone up mentally, including my staff because they could do with that break as well.'But somehow they just will not listen to the people who really matter in the game, supporters, players, staff and coaches.'That's when maybe you think TV has too much power.' 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