25 years? Wow, that is stunning...
It seems silly to be finding the negatives in having had a manager like Ferguson, but it really will be so difficult when he goes and that is the one thing that worries me so much for Barca as well - when Guardiola goes as he seems to be planning to not stay for decades a la Ferguson then how do you continue from that? Who can possibly replace him? The same goes for Ferguson, and it is not just their success but what they bring to the club in terms of mentality, beliefs, and above all the heart and love of pure attacking football.
But I suppose that is something to worry about when it comes and for now these two great managers should be enjoyed as they don't come around often.
Anyway, here's to seeing you in the final against next year:beer2: (with Real out in the last-16 - where they belong)
I haven't enjoyed the first two rounds quite as much....
....but I'm sure there will be round 3 in the near future!
But yeah, I totally understand what your saying. Pep is a top class manager and I'd be worried about losing him. But that said, and certainly for Barcelona its a time for celebrating not worrying!
The thing with SAF (not sure if its the same with Pep?) though is he's not just a manager, he's so much more. He's manager, coach, father figure..etc etc. He is involved with absolutely everything at United, Its all he thinks about every minute of every day, in MU circles he's absolutely untouchable. In my opinion when he goes, there is a real danger of it all just falling apart, because he controls everything.
