Sir Alex Ferguson wants two or three more years at Manchester United - Scottish Daily Record

Feb 20 2012

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MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels he has another two or three years left in the job – but would only retire on the back of a success.

The 70-year-old Scot had been due to step down a decade ago but has justified his change of heart by winning five more English Premier League titles and a second Champions League triumph.

He has also won the FA Cup and three League Cups during that time. And although he knows the end is approaching he is determined to end on a high.

Ferguson said: "The fact I have been successful means you don't want to be in an era when you are not successful. Expectation is huge.

"I don't know how long I can last now but if my health stays up I don't think another two or three years would harm me any. I think you need stamina in my job. I am blessed with that.

"I'll know when I'm not enjoying it and if I got to a point when I wasn't enjoying it I would definitely do it (retire).

"But I think you always want to go out on a winning note. Hopefully we can do that."

While he insists there is no other role for him directly involved in football after he leaves his Old Trafford post, he has no plans to fade into the background.

"I would definitely finish - but I would remain active," he added in an interview on Radio Five Live. "I think there would be a role at United after I finish."

Ferguson is adamant there have been no discussions about his thoughts on a successor.

"Never discussed it - it is a dangerous game," was his response. "At this moment in time there are about half-a-dozen managers doing very well in the Premier League, all the others are fighting for their lives.

"Is that going to be the same in two or three years' time when I'm ready to quit? Some may have lost their job."

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