Villa boss O'Neill rules out succeeding Sir Alex at Manchester United

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has ruled out taking over as manager of today's Carling Cup opponents, Manchester United, when Sir Alex Ferguson retires.Jose Mourinho is currently favourite to replace the 68-year-old Scot when he stands down at Old Trafford - but many believe O'Neill would be a good choice for United.However, O'Neill said the idea of taking over as manager of the Barclays Premier League champions has never entered his mind. Not me, Sir: Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has ruled out succeeding FergusonHe said: 'I've never thought about that at all, not for one second, not even way back when I was at Celtic. League Cup glory put Wayne Rooney on the road to greatnessSir Alex Ferguson has a gloat over City sale of 'outstanding' DunneEXCLUSIVE: Owen Hargreaves tells Capello: I won't make World CupASTON VILLA FC

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