Tooj 17 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger both backed Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishley's decisions to quit their jobs recently. Within a week of each other, Curbishley walked away from West Ham and Keegan quit as boss of troubled Newcastle. Both managers cited interference from above, and both Ferguson and Wenger hold them in high esteem for the decision to walk away. The Manchester United and Arsenal bosses were speaking together as they were guest of honours at a dinner for the League Managers' Association Benevolent Trust and Fund. "In the modern climate of young chairmen and very rich chairmen, you really need to be successful and you have to manage different things," Ferguson told Sky Sports News. "I admire Kevin Keegan and I admire Alan Curbishley as they went on a matter of principle, the principle being they are not in control of their team any longer - players were trying to be sold over their heads and so therefore they walked because it is a matter of principle and I totally agree with them." Wenger added: "The manager is the most important man at the club, if not why do you sack the manager if it isn't going well? "I believe our [Wenger and Ferguson] luck is that we could work with our ideas, and I know if I lose a game I have to look inside as that is where I can find the solutions." Money concerns The two also spoke about the continuing investment in the British game, which has been highlighted by Abu Dhabi United Group's recent bid to take charge of Manchester City. The group have claimed they will try and sign both Ferguson and Wenger's best players in Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas, and the Arsenal boss admits that big investment can destabilise the league. "New people are coming in for different reasons," added Wenger. "In England we had a generation of fans whose ambition was to buy the club of their dreams - those days are gone. "Now people are coming in for different reasons, maybe money or glory. "To have more money in the League is a good thing.....but the inflationary pressure of having too much money is destabilising for other clubs, it puts a huge pressure on their resources." Ferguson also suggested that a club needed more than money to be a success. "You can have as much money as you like but you can't buy every player," he said. "There is no guarantee that money gives you the best team." The two in the past have clashed, but they now seem almost close. "There is a much better understanding and mutual respect now," said Wenger. Ferguson concluded: "We've sat and shared a glass of wine and a meal on many occasions on coaching conferences in Geneva. "We've both [got] great teams and have had incredible competition over the last decade." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Can you imagine either of them (or many others) living with having Wise installed in above them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Well done those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Fair play to them. If those two's opinion doesn't count for something then I don't know who's does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31592 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 "Arsenal model" my fucking arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The statements make it even harder for NUFC to get a new manager, though. A wannabe new manager will feel he must get the guarantee of overall control, or he will be considered weak by Weng/Furg, and any negotiations will centre around this. Just how will Ashley deal with it ? How can he relinquish complete control, after all that has gone on ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The statements make it even harder for NUFC to get a new manager, though. A wannabe new manager will feel he must get the guarantee of overall control, or he will be considered weak by Weng/Furg, and any negotiations will centre around this. Just how will Ashley deal with it ? How can he relinquish complete control, after all that has gone on ???? Well tahts proof that Ashleys system is a load of shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10017 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 "Arsenal model" my fucking arse. My first thought when I read it this morning, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 "Arsenal model" my fucking arse. My first thought when I read it this morning, too. I love how it completely nips that myth in the bud though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 899 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Gentlemanly of Ferguson, who I of course despise. And as said, I doubt Arsenal would really be Arsenal if they didn't have someone as gifted as Wenger selecting the players. Wise is not Wenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charvski 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I like how this shows that the Arsenal model we are supposedly following is not the same at all, and as much as i dont like Ferguson it is good that other managers are supporting Keegan in his decision especially well respected managers within the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just how long do you think Wenger and Fergie would have tolerated the Wise situation ? Following the Arsenal model ? yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally 0 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just how long do you think Wenger and Fergie would have tolerated the Wise situation ? Following the Arsenal model ? yeah right. About 26 seconds - enough time for Wenger or Fergie to get on the phone and tell Mike Ashley to go lick a goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) Wenger & Fergie in look good for the occasion shocker. What a load of bollock, false twats don't fool me, they would love it, love it to be under a dwarf. Edited September 20, 2008 by @yourservice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31592 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 they would love it, love it to be under a dwarf. Well we've all had that fantasy at one time or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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