BIG SHOES TO FILL

Last updated : 03 November 2006 By Ed

Paul Scholes doesn't expect Ferguson to retire soon but believes it will be a hard job for whoever becomes next manager.

"Who knows how long he will go on," reflected Scholes.

"He is not looking any older and he still enjoys coming out on the training ground every day. He loves it, even in the freezing cold, so I think he will be around for a while yet.

"The thing is, you can't imagine life at United without him. One day it will happen, we are all aware of that, and when it does it will be a great shame because of what he has achieved here. When a new manager takes over, there will certainly be a big void to fill.

"But, as I say, I don't believe that day will come soon because he is still desperate to win trophies, whether it is the cup or league. Nothing has changed in that sense."