Wenger admits he would miss Ferguson
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ARSÈNE WENGER and Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, are always depicted as the bitterest of enemies, but Wenger has revealed that he will miss Ferguson when he finally takes his leave of Old Trafford.
Wenger still regards their rivalry as the greatest in the English game — a possible swipe at José Mourinho, who arrived in the Barclays Premiership a little over two seasons ago, while Ferguson and Wenger have been sparring for ten years.
“I will miss our rivalry if he would leave,” Wenger told France Football, the magazine. “I don’t believe there is another rivalry comparable to ours in English football. Our mental duels keep me awake. His only weakness is to believe he has no weakness.”
Ferguson has already announced and postponed one retirement, and, at 64, is closing in on the milestone of 20 years in charge of United. That, to Wenger, counts as “an addiction”, although he claims that he welcomes the Scot’s refusal to give up.
“I believe it would be very difficult for him to quit football, because it is an addiction when you stay in that sport so long,” Wenger said. “I am happy he has decided to go on because I know against whom I have to fight. I know I will face a Manchester United team difficult to defeat.”
It may also disappoint some to learn that the relationship between the two is not as poisonous as has been made out, especially when their meetings occur away from playersÂ’ tunnels and flying pizza.
“When we meet in an airport or Uefa meetings we don’t fight,” Wenger said. “Those meetings are even funny. When there is no match, we have exciting talks about football. There is no bitterness. I don’t know the man, but I respect the coach.” -
a lot of people will miss him.
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yah... especially Man utd fans.
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kudos to fergie.
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As a Gunner, I'll still say Hats Off to the Sir. He's brought respect to the EPL with powerful pressure football that Man Utd is famous for.
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wondering what will happen to Man Utd after he resign?
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go downhill.Originally posted by Ben_Ng69:wondering what will happen to Man Utd after he resign?
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Die lor.Originally posted by Ben_Ng69:wondering what will happen to Man Utd after he resign?
anyway fucktardson is man u, man u is fucktardson,he is wat man utd is strong today. -
Originally posted by 798:Die lor.
anyway fucktardson is man u, man u is fucktardson,he is wat man utd is strong today.
did fucktardson fuck the wholly hell out of ur family?
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he tat time got said he admire Moyes leh,
mayb Moyes will take over ManU when he quitted?
or Beckham take over as Gaffer? haha -
Keano to da HELM!!!!Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:he tat time got said he admire Moyes leh,
mayb Moyes will take over ManU when he quitted?
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If keano lead sunderland to the premiership and alow them to stay up for at least another season...then abit more possibleOriginally posted by Bontakun:Keano to da HELM!!!!
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I can only think of another to succeed SAF when he is gone.
that is Sparky or Mark Hughes.
he got the same tenacity, and the discpline.
I would believe SAF would be still involved but Sparky to run the helm.
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not mine, my family n i are not as gay as beckham or any beckscum's supporters.Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:
did fucktardson fuck the wholly hell out of ur family?
one moment he love ur smooth a$s n treated u like godson, the next moment he kick flying boot at ur head. -
ohOriginally posted by 798:not mine, my family n i are not as gay as beckham or any beckscum's supporters.
one moment he love ur smooth a$s n treated u like godson, the next moment he kick flying boot at ur head.
i see -
Problem with Fergie(and United at large) is some people do not know when to move on and this is clearly a classic case of one clinging on to past glories without the past being any harbinger of what lies ahead in the future.
Fergie has had his time and he should rightfully be ranked alongside the Steins, Busbys, Shanklys, Paisleys and Cloughs - that said, it's also time someone took the helm at United...
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the only reason is they can still communicate..
one in another part of London, only know how to call names...
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If he can do his job why not? You see Man Utd are on a roll right now.. first on the table , in champion league group. If he wins a title or european cup.. will people say he had lost his touch?Originally posted by walesa:Problem with Fergie(and United at large) is some people do not know when to move on and this is clearly a classic case of one clinging on to past glories without the past being any harbinger of what lies ahead in the future.
Fergie has had his time and he should rightfully be ranked alongside the Steins, Busbys, Shanklys, Paisleys and Cloughs - that said, it's also time someone took the helm at United...
As you can see, with a few quality additions like cover to a striker, two winger, defensive midfielder and some defenders, i think fergie will be creating a third great team.