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Sir Alex dismisses Man United retirement rumour

Published:Friday | April 23, 2010 | 1:23 PM

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed rumours he will retire as Manchester United boss at the end of next season.



The 68-year-old has been United manager for over 23 years but last year said he would step down if his health or hunger for the job ever deteriorated.



Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho and Everton manager David Moyes have been touted as potential successors.



However, Ferguson says there is no truth to the rumour.



Since joining United from Aberdeen in November 1986, Ferguson has become the most decorated coach in British football.



He has won the Premier League title 11 times, the FA Cup on five occasions, four League Cup finals, two Champions League triumphs as well as the now defunct European Cup Winners\' Cup.



Manchester United face an all-important encounter against Champions League hopefuls Tottenham tomorrow at Old Trafford, where a victory would temporarily propel the team above Stoke on Sunday.