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發表於 2006-12-23 20:12:16
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised opposite number Martin O'Neill ahead of the Barclays Premiership leaders' trip to Aston Villa.
ASTON VILLA v MANCHESTER UNITED: TEAM NEWS
Often touted as a possible successor to Ferguson, former Celtic boss O’Neill has proved his ability on both sides of the border and Ferguson feels his attributes are easily identifiable.
“He is a good man-manager,” said Ferguson.
“He is strong and intelligent and he is not afraid of making decisions, which is important.
“Villa have done exceptionally well since he joined them.
“He has made a big impact on the club and where I really applaud him is for the way he has utilised young players.
“He has given them their opportunity and they have not let him down.”
United are looking to bounce back after last week's surprise defeat at West Ham United.
Ferguson added: “We have to make sure we get back on target. The next game is an obvious target. But the most important thing is to win the league and we are capable of doing that.”
GARDNER WANTS TO TAKE HIS CHANCE
O'Neill is confident he can test the Red Devils despite Villa’s recent results that have seen them pick up just four of the last 18 points.
He said: “We have to play United three times in three weeks but it is exciting.
“We are playing pretty well. We haven’t got the results to show for it in recent weeks but we are doing fine. If we go into the game with the same sort of confidence we have been showing, then we will certainly give them a game.
“I would expect United to sustain their challenge for the title.
“Surely Manchester United, with the capabilities they have, will be able to do something in terms of adding players - if they wanted to - in January.
“I don’t see Chelsea pulling away. United have got a really great determination about them.
“After the West Ham result, some people might say Manchester United will redouble their efforts to make sure they win this game with us.
“I am not of the belief that it is a result that has woken them up but they will roll up their sleeves and go again.” |
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