Wayne Rooney would not be surprised to see Sir Alex Ferguson remain as Manchester United boss for another 10 years.
United star insists manager could last another 10 years
Wayne Rooney would not be surprised to see Sir Alex Ferguson remain as Manchester United boss for another 10 years.
Ferguson is celebrating 25 years at the helm at Old Trafford and Rooney has added his voice to the list of plaudits flooding in for the legendary Scottish coach.
Ferguson insists that he only has a few more years left in him as manager, but Rooney insists that the 69-year-old, who turns 70 in December, could continue until he is 80.
"It wouldn't surprise me if he was here another 10 years. His hunger and desire are still the same," he told
The Sun.
Desire and passion
"I've never seen anyone with his desire and passion. It rubs off, certainly on me and I'm sure on all the other players.
"What he has done, not just for Manchester United but the game of football, is amazing. In my estimation, he's the best of the lot."
Rooney insists his ability to motivate players is a key factor in his managerial style.
"Some of his team talks... you walk out on the pitch and you say to each other 'How good was that?'" he said.
"For the British players who understand him, it is incredible. It's more difficult for the foreign lads to understand.
"But it gets you right up for the game and I don't really think that is something that can ever be replaced.
Great
"For me, he's a great manager and a great man. He is the reason I signed and a big reason why I'm still here.
"He has been in charge of United since I was one year old.
"All my childhood and growing up, you watched him on TV, doing interviews before and after games. Then to come and play for him is a great honour."
