Ferguson set to replace Sir Matt Busby as Man U’s longest serving manager

LONDON - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is set to become the longest serving manager in the club’s history.

When Ferguson takes his place in the dugout for the Premier League match against Chelsea next Sunday, he will have been in charge of the club for 24 years, one month and 14 days.

It would break Sir Matt Busby’s total during two stints, from October 1945 to January 1969 and from December 1970 to June 1971.

Talking about the milestone, Ferguson said: “I could never have imagined that I would surpass Sir Matt’s longevity.”

The 68-year-old further said that when he came to Old Trafford in 1986, his main thought was to win the league.

“I couldn’t visualize that I would end up with 24 years behind me, going into my 25th year. When I came to United, I had Sir Matt at the club and Bobby Charlton also. They were a comforting part for me,” The Daily Mail quoted Ferguson, as saying.

“I knew they could understand what I was looking to achieve. I think that is what great clubs should be about. They should have people who understand the history of the club and we are fortunate that way,” he added.

During his reign, Ferguson has won many awards and holds many records including winning Manager of the Year most times in British football history.

In 2008, he became the third British manager to win the European Cup on more than one occasion. (ANI)