Fergie: I love my players like family
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Fergie: said he end up loving them like family... and the eventual parting of the ways so painful.
ALEX FERGUSON has admitted he gets so close to his players he ends up loving them like family. And the Manchester United manager says that is what makes the eventual parting of the ways so painful.
As he prepared United for tomorrow’s showdown with Arsenal, Ferguson said: “I’m at a great club and the driving demand to always be at the top is a good for me.
“I love getting up in the morning. I like getting in to training early and watching the players train. I’ve never lost that. “The leadership qualities needed at a club like Manchester United are high. You have to have respect from the players.
“The horrible part of football is you fall in love with your players. “A time comes when you see a deterioration and you know you have to make the change. A lot of people can’t do it.”
Ferguson admits he hates it when he has to unload players who have been with him for years. He said: “They’re like your family but you must make those changes.”
The United boss believes a shootout may be needed at the Emirates tomorrow. He said: “These are two good football teams and there won’t be a lot in it. It could even go to penalty kicks.”
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well, I think Ruud, Beckham, or Stam will agrees to this.. :P
but I do admire how SAF is able to nuture the youths and protect them like Rooney (after his red card), Ronaldo, Beckham (after his wc red card), etc..