Ferguson supports foreign limit

December 18, 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United Boss, has again delineated his support for limiting the count of foreign players in the line-up of a team.

Ferguson was amongst those few managers, who voiced their approval for the FIFA’s plan of keeping five foreign players to the maximum in a starting XI of a club.

This proposal is yet to be implemented in the European Union. However, opinion of Red Devils’ Manager is still the same.

Speaking from Japan ahead of the World Club Cup campaign of his side, Ferguson quoted in fifa.com, ‘I believe that it’s a concern when local and national players get limited or no opportunities with the current regulations.’

‘For avoiding that, you need to have a limitation on foreign players. This way the youth system of the club can be protected.’

‘Yes, progress of the club should be given an importance. Still, protecting the national game should be the main interest.’

Red Devils earned high praise from Sepp Blatter, FIFA President, to win Champions League in the previous season with a squad having 6 English players.

‘We are fortunate having players, who understand the loyalty and romance of the club.’

‘Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville have been with United for close to two decades. This demonstrates the role loyalty has in this game.’

‘People looking their stats get amazed, but what’s the reason? They have been supportive to the cause of United.’

‘Darren Fletcher, John O’Shea and Wes Brown also are instrumental. We have bought young players and they have stayed with us for long periods.’

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