Ferguson will help pick successor
Sir Alex Ferguson will have a major say in deciding who should succeed him as Manchester United manager.
United chief executive David Gill has pledged Ferguson's advice will be sought when the Scot decides to stand down, but says there have been no indications that such a decision is likely to come soon.
"We don't know when Alex is going to retire and long may he continue," Gill said.
But when he does decide to retire, 68-year-old Ferguson, who has spent 23 years in charge of United, is set to be joined by Sir Bobby Charlton on a selection panel as the club seek a man capable of following him and maintaining the high levels of achievement.
"It will be discussed with Alex, Bobby Charlton and the owners," Gill said.
"I think Alex will be the key. He knows people. He will have a big role in advising and being a sounding board. I am sure we will talk with the owners and look at who is there and determine who we would like to appoint.
"It would be remiss of us not to use the expertise and knowledge that we have."
Gill declined to discuss the names of those managers likely to be in contention, and given the decision could still be several years away any existing shortlist could change dramatically.
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