Ferguson attacks sacking culture

Retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lashed out at the hire–and–fire culture of the club’s Barclays Premier League rivals.

While Ferguson has been in charge at Old Trafford for over 26 years, he has watched a huge number of

adversaries come and go.

This week Manchester City sacked Roberto Mancini, while Chelsea will be looking for yet another manager this summer.

Ferguson, speaking at the Red Devils’ end–of–season awards ceremony last night, said: “You look at the behaviour of some clubs, sacking managers left, right and centre. We as a club have patience, show trust, show loyalty and it is rewarded.”

One of Ferguson's last major signings, Robin van Persie, was the big winner at the club's awards ceremony.

The Dutchman won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the year trophy as well as seeing his volley against Aston Villa named goal of the season.

Van Persie was denied a hat–trick of gongs as midfielder Michael Carrick claimed the Players' Player of the Year award.