Staying, Staying, Gone
‘IF Alex Ferguson were anything like his beloved Rock of Gibraltar racehorse, hed be put out to stud, his seed used to rear a new legion of winners.
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Images of the brusque Scot rutting are not pleasant at any time, and we apologise for any offence caused. But the Manchester United manager is no thoroughbred racehorse, and he has no plans to be put out to seed.
The Star says that talks are underway for Ferguson to remain at Old Trafford for a further four seasons, taking him to 2007.
Its becoming increasingly evident that Ferguson doesnt know when to let got, and the United board arent helping him to retire gracefully.
But in 2006, hell only be 66, and compared to Bobby Robson, who by then will be in triple figures, hell be something of spring chicken.
And the Sun has news that the rheumy-eyed old stager is staying as boss of Newcastle.
The only good news for Magpies fans is that his presence will mean that the itinerant and useless Peter Reid will not be coming to stay.
Where the blunt Reid is going does not overly concern the Express, which just says that hes moving away from Leeds later today.
After just 15 games in charge of the Yorkshire club, the man who arrived to save them and restore some pride is to be shown the door.
The question, however, is not why hes going but why he was even given the job in the first place.
Like Bryan Robson, Reid possesses an image that outshines his coaching achievements and abilities.
Perhaps hell end up at Spurs. After all, as the Sun says, Tottenham have been twice snubbed in their search for a replacement for the departed Glenn Hoddle.
A bid to lure Martin ONeill to North London is failing, as is one to put Alan Curbishley in the White Hart Lane hot seat. The odds on Reid are shortening all the time.’
Posted: 1st, October 2003 | In: Back pages Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
