(Reuters) a Alex Ferguson sees herself being a director at Manchester United when he finally decides to stop administration. The 71-year-old Scot, who shelved retirement programs higher than a decade ago, still has no idea when he will call it a day. Birmingham United's manager Alex Ferguson watches his players during a training session at the club's Carrington training complex in Manchester, northern England February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Phil Noble "Thereas no getting rid of me," Ferguson, who has been around the Old Trafford warm chair since 1986, said in a meeting with twentyfour7 Football magazine published on Friday. "I will most likely become a director. "Nobody knows (when I will move down), neither do I. It wonat be a medical practitioner that tells me to quit." Ferguson, whose side have a 12-point lead at the very 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. Even though he is still in the job, there is frequently media speculation about who will fill the vacancy when it pops up. Real Madridas Jose Mourinho, a good friend of Fergusonas who is going to Old Trafford this week for Tuesdayas Champions League last 16 2nd leg, is among the most seriously fancied candidates. Ferguson said he likely to be employed about a successor but that the ultimate decision wouldn't be his. "Theyall ask me," he explained. "But I think itall be a team choice maybe not mine." Whoever comes in should listen to his words of advice. "Imagination is obviously important. Another most significant point is donat change who you are," he said. "It happens, you view it time and time again, a boss will come in and tries to alter himself. "Your work isn't 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're. "That actually will keep you in good stead, due to the fact the people understand what you're, who you are." Ferguson added he was keen to ensure former United people kept active in the team. "Looking at my current harvest, itas difficult, but famous brands (Ryan) Giggs and (Paul) Scholes will undoubtedly be part of the design here. Darren Fletcher in the long term maybe and Nicky Butt is by using the reserves," he explained. "We attempt to get as much former players in the set-up once we can, place got a good back-up. "We look forward because that's succession planning in terms of construction a' theyave the ability of staying at the club, being a player here, knowing what it takes to be a winner. Itas great to have it here, keep it within the club." (Reporting by Sonia Oxley; Editing by Patrick Johnston) Connected posts:
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