Ferguson will not stay on after 70
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SIR Alex Ferguson will cut all ties with Manchester United when he retires in 2011.
The former Dons boss has repeated his intention to walk away from Old Trafford before his 70th birthday.
Ferguson also confirmed he won’t remain at the club as a director, in the manner the late Sir Matt Busby did when he stepped down as United manager.
Ferguson said: “I’ll carry on for no more than three years, maybe two more.
“I have to respect my wife because she is not a football fan you know, she’s an Alex Ferguson fan.
“At that point I wouldn’t have an interest in how it was run. No, it would be the manager’s domain. “People say that if you are about the place, you are in the road, and I don’t want that – the field will be left clear.
“I’ll keep the enthusiasm up long past 70. Whether I’ll still be doing the football, I’m not so sure about that.”
Ferguson took charge of Aberdeen 30 years ago this week and led them to unprecedented success.
He joined United in 1986 and has managed them to 10 Premier titles and two Champions League triumphs.
The 66-year-old believes he will have earned his retirement.
Ferguson said: ”I deserve a rest.
“After you’ve done 21 years, or 23 after a couple more seasons, you need one.”
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