There is a dream called football

Chapter 494 The Future of Manchester United

"Alex, the kids will be back this Christmas."

Ferguson's wife, Kathy, is as virtuous as ever, and always likes to chat with her husband about some life matters during breakfast.

"I remembered how we were when we first got married, and I didn't expect the children to be so big in a blink of an eye."

"Haha, yes, we are old too."

"I'm not old. Do you still remember when you advised me not to retire?"

It was 2001. Ferguson decided to leave football. After all, he had achieved success and fame. But at that time, the whole family united to dissuade Ferguson from retiring. In the end, the old man took back his order and did not quit football.

"But you always have to retire." Kathy laughed.

"At that time, let's move to Spain. There are beaches and seas over there. I hope to give you a good weather."

"Haha, I don't believe it. Even if a person like you retires, he will still pay attention to football."

Ferguson shrugged, and to be honest, his wife was right. Even if it was true, he might not be able to stay away from football, the land he loves.

Leaving home and arriving at the Carrington base, a group of reporters are already waiting there, and the next thing is the most devilish and most important Christmas schedule. Under normal circumstances, Manchester United will distance themselves during the Christmas schedule.

It's like a long-distance race. The masters often speed up when others are about to die, and use their own advantages to distance themselves.

The league is often compared to a marathon, and Manchester United are often among the best marathon runners.

Ferguson smiled and walked in front of the reporters.

"Sir, how far do you think Manchester United can stretch this year's Christmas game?"

Ferguson chuckled.

"This is a question I can't answer, but in previous years Manchester United will try to distance themselves as much as possible in the Christmas game."

"Because this is a characteristic of the Premier League. We are the only league among the five major leagues that does not have a winter break. At this time, the teams are already very tired, and with our strong bench depth, we can often do better. I don't deny this."

"But this year is a bit special. In previous years, only Chelsea could compete with Manchester United at this time, but this year, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are not left behind."

"The gap between us and Manchester City is only 6 points. This is unimaginable in previous years. I remember that last year, we and Chelsea were more than 10 points away from the teams behind us, so there are more players in the Christmas schedule."

"You are best at rotation, how will you rotate this year?"

"Some conventional tactics, Li Qiao, Carlos Tevez, Nani, we have many players that can be rotated, the tactics do not need to be changed."

"Another question about Scholes and Giggs leaving the team?"

Ferguson chuckled, "I don't think they will leave. I can guarantee that their future belongs to Manchester United and they will retire at Manchester United."

"Did that come from the player himself?"

"No, I said it, and it's what the players meant. Don't doubt it. At least during my tenure, they will not leave."

"Will you leave Manchester United then?"

Ferguson shook his head. "I'm in good shape. I think I'll keep working until the Manchester United fans get tired of me."

The big guy chuckled, how is this possible, who in Manchester United would dare to say that he would get tired of Sir Alex?

But Ferguson is not a god, he will always retire, and everyone knows that Ferguson has the right to decide the choice of the next head coach, that is to say, in fact, the next head coach of Manchester United is chosen by Ferguson.

So what everyone is very concerned about is, what kind of person will Ferguson choose?
"Sir, assuming you retire, what kind of successor would you choose?"

In this regard, Ferguson was a little cautious, but he had already had his own ideas.

"I think this person must have coached the Premier League and has a full understanding of Manchester United. This is a must, because everyone knows that Manchester United's football culture is unique in England. If a person does not understand Manchester United, then it is difficult for him to coach Manchester United."

"Secondly, I think it's better to be an Englishman, it may be easier to communicate with the players."

"Thirdly, attach importance to youth training. In the past so many years, those who really won honors for Manchester United were often cultivated within the team. I don't think I need to say more about this. Everyone knows who I am talking about."

Of course, everyone is tacit about this, not to mention reporters, even ordinary fans are familiar with Class 92.

"Sir, will Carlos take over?"

Queiroz's work at Manchester United is obvious to all, and he has also coached Real Madrid in Spain, and he can be regarded as a head coach who has mixed with giants, but Ferguson shook his head at the beginning.

"Carlos' dream is to become the head coach of a national team. We have had in-depth exchanges on this point. I respect his ideas, and he should also be alone. I think his future does not belong to Manchester United."

This seems to be an open secret. A head coach with Queiroz's ability to serve as Ferguson's assistant coach has actually aroused others' doubts, but Queiroz himself doesn't think so. Maybe he admires Ferguson's extraordinary personality. Anyway, at least so far, Queiroz is still very happy.

"Then can you name a few suitable candidates in your mind?"

Ferguson was happy.

"Yes, but you have to promise not to cause trouble for me."

"Haha, sir, we dare not cause trouble for you."

Ferguson thought for a while and said, "Actually, I really admire Moyes."

"Moyes? Moyes from Everton?"

Ferguson nodded.

Immediately someone thought, "Is that your Scottish fellow? Do you choose people based on whether they are Scottish fellows?"

Hahaha.

Ferguson said with a smile: "Of course, it would be better if he was from Scotland. We all know that Scots are often tougher, and sometimes football needs to be that tough."

Closer to home, Ferguson continued: "In addition, Moyes has many qualities that I need. For example, I like his training of the team, his tactical philosophy, and the cultivation of youth players. These are also in line with my selection criteria. In a word, I like this kind of head coach."

Everyone is satisfied with this, it seems that they have found the news, and Ferguson doesn't care, maybe it's Manchester United's status in the Premier League, he is not afraid to talk about the opponent's head coach, and even feels that such a thing comes at his fingertips.

Of course, for Everton, this is a bit uncomfortable, especially the chairman of Everton, who sneered at Ferguson when facing the media.

(End of this chapter)