Sir Alex Ferguson reckons Celtic boss Martin O'Neill, the leading candidate to replace him at Old Trafford, is a no-nonsense manager and is just what you need at a big club. Ferguson, who has announced that he will sever all links with United at the end of next season, clearly feels that O'Neill has all the right credentials to become his successor.
O'Neill is on course for a Treble in his first season as Celtic manager and Ferguson told the News of the World: “Martin's a no-nonsense manager – just what you need at a big club. You don't mess this man around. Any recognition and praise that Martin gets is deserved. For him to go to Celtic and change it all around in one season is remarkable.”
“I have to say I thought he would do that because he is a good organiser and a great believer in team spirit. He is a no-nonsense manager who is strong and has a personality and I think those qualities are important at a big club like Celtic,” Ferguson added. (PA)
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
