Ferguson must go back to school
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will have to go back to school if he is to coach beyond 2010!
Fergie, who celebrates 20 years at Old Trafford next month, is one of a select band of bosses who are currently allowed to manage in the Premiership without a UEFA pro-licence.
Sheffield United's Neil Warnock, along with presently out-of-work managers Dave Bassett and Joe Royle, are also among the elite few who have been handed honorary diplomas by UEFA. They were given their degrees in recognition for notching up 10 years or more as a manager. But UEFA rules stipulate that, if they want to carry on beyond 2010, they will have to enrol on the year-long course which ultimately brings their pro-licence.
Warnock said with a smile: "After 2010, none of us can operate in the dugout unless we've got our pro-licence - and that includes Sir Alex.
"But can you imagine anyone telling Fergie he can't manage without his degree? I cannot think of anybody who would be that brave... or daft!"
Fergie, who celebrates 20 years at Old Trafford next month, is one of a select band of bosses who are currently allowed to manage in the Premiership without a UEFA pro-licence.
Sheffield United's Neil Warnock, along with presently out-of-work managers Dave Bassett and Joe Royle, are also among the elite few who have been handed honorary diplomas by UEFA. They were given their degrees in recognition for notching up 10 years or more as a manager. But UEFA rules stipulate that, if they want to carry on beyond 2010, they will have to enrol on the year-long course which ultimately brings their pro-licence.
Warnock said with a smile: "After 2010, none of us can operate in the dugout unless we've got our pro-licence - and that includes Sir Alex.
"But can you imagine anyone telling Fergie he can't manage without his degree? I cannot think of anybody who would be that brave... or daft!"
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