SAF: My New Dynasty …
Mirror: DOUBT never crossed Sir Alex Ferguson’s mind that he would lead Manchester United to Premiership glory again - despite going four years without the title.
Fergie, 65, claimed his ninth title as United boss, and his 21st trophy in as many years, when his men ended Chelsea’s recent domestic domination last term.
And Fergie explained why he had to take apart his last title-winning side to rebuild and create a new United dynasty.
“I think we made decisions a couple of years ago about where we were going,” he said. “To build a new team. And that’s not easy.
“When you’ve been somewhere for 20 years, it’s bound to happen. You have to rebuild.
“Nicky Butt and Phil Neville going, that had a big impact on the club - and on me - because those guys had been here since they were kids.
“Then Roy Keane and David Beckham left. It changes all the time when you’ve had players for so long.
“You can’t keep them forever and give them a pension. There comes a point where they have to move on.
“Sometimes you have to capitalise on their abilities, then sell players and let them go.”
