(Reuters) a Alex Ferguson sees himself learning to be a manager at Manchester United when he finally decides to quit management. The 71-year-old Scot, who shelved retirement programs higher than a decade ago, still has when he'll call it per day no idea. Birmingham United's manager Alex Ferguson watches his players throughout a training period at the club's Carrington training complex in Manchester, north England February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Respectable "Thereas no eliminating me," Ferguson, who has been in the Old Trafford hot seat since 1986, said in a meeting with twentyfour7 Football magazine published on Friday. "I will probably become a manager. "Nobody knows (when I'll move down), neither do I. It wonat be described as a doctor that informs me to quit." Ferguson, whose part have a 12-point lead towards the top of the Premier League, has guided United to a lot of titles including two Champions League trophies, five FA Cups and 12 league crowns. Although he is still in the task, there is usually media speculation about the vacancy will be filled by who when it comes up. Real Madridas Jose Mourinho, an excellent friend of Fergusonas who is maneuvering to Old Trafford this week for Tuesdayas Champions League last 16 2nd leg, is among the most seriously imagined individuals. Ferguson said he anticipated to be used about a successor but that the ultimate decision would not be his. "Theyall ask me," he explained. "But I think itall be a team choice maybe not mine." Whoever will come in might want to listen to his words of advice. "Imagination is definitely crucial. One other most critical point is donat change who you are," he said. "It occurs, you view it time and time again, a director tries to alter himself and will come in. "Your job is not to change you, itas to change what youare overtaking. Change the team, the philosophy of a football club to your philosophy. Never change who you are. "That really can carry you in good stead, due to the fact the participants know what you are, who you are." Ferguson added he was eager to make sure that former United players remained active in the membership. "Looking at my current crop, itas difficult, but the kind of (Ryan) Giggs and (Paul) Scholes will be area of the structure here. Darren Fletcher in the long run maybe and Nicky Butt is with the reserves," he said. "We try to get as many former participants in the set-up as we may, place got a good back-up. "We look forward because that's succession planning in terms of structure a' theyave the knowledge of being at the club, being a player here, knowing what it requires to become a winner. Itas good to possess it here, hold it within the club." (Revealing by Sonia Oxley; Editing by Patrick Johnston) Linked posts:
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