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Fergie wants post-game changes

Premiership Manchester United
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What do you make of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's latest comments that he wants to see the traditional post-match press conference scrapped.

"Sometimes managers react after a game and leave themselves open. It is not easy," said Ferguson, with specific reference to Premiership fixtures.

"I have said time and again, post-match press conferences should be abandoned.

"It is a waste of time and does the manager no good whatsoever. All you end up with are sensational headlines. They should be stopped."

Do you agree with Ferguson, or should managers continue to be forced to speak after games?

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posted Dec 24, 2006

I definitely agree with Fergie
I don't even watch these 'post match interview'
Is only good for news paper like SUN
for headlines.
scrap them waste of time and space.

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posted Dec 24, 2006

They must stay. Football is for entertainment, we watch to be entertained. Without spectators and public interest there would not be the premiership.

We want to see our managers and players at the end of a match and hear their thoughts immediately after and its up to Alex Ferguson to turn up to these and not shirk his responsibility.

As a Spurs fan I want to see Martin Jol turn up smiling after each match speaking of how we won, and if we do lose - I want to see his thoughts as to why and his passion for my club.

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posted Dec 24, 2006

If he doesn't want to attend post-match press conferences, fine. That's up to him. Why does that mean they should be stopped - because he thinks managers can't stop spouting rubbish post-match? That's their problem, not whoever's asking the questions. Fair enough, the guy's got a big ego, but he needs to get off his pedestal

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posted Dec 26, 2006

His 'pedestal' includes senior committee member of the LMA and senior manager in the EPL. That gives him more that sufficient grounds and responsibility to air views in the interest on managers in general.

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comment by timmyk1 (U6977852)

posted Dec 27, 2006

absolute classic SAF. Pressurises Mourinho while appearing statesmanlike. What next - comments on Chelskis lack of strength in depth in defence & some hint that Mourinho will need to spend wisely in th january window. Please dont take away the conference, I'm waiting for Mourinho to do a keegan !

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comment by XBox359 (U6642499)

posted Dec 27, 2006

LOL You lot. It just does not matter what the comment is, if he is not of your team then find some reason to lamblast him with your poisoned one-eyed blinkers.
I would have thought he was doing his bunch a favour as who wants to face the cameras after being defeated with all the pressure bearing and looking for excuses to cover up for your teams misfortunes.
Whether they do it or dont, it matters not a jot to me as I lose interest and never watch them anyway.

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posted Dec 28, 2006

I think Chelsea should certainly stop making post-match interviews becuase every time Jose says something, the media scum make out he's just committed genocide!

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posted Dec 28, 2006

Don't stop Jose, I enjoy your pathetic excuses about injuries, poor refereeing, cheating opponents and inadequate medical provision.

I use it as a benchmark to confirm that you are still a class-less moron.

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posted Dec 29, 2006

I think AF has a good point and has backed it up by sticking with his convictions and not attending post-match conferences.
It only gives room for some unkind criticism which does more harm than good, makes more enemies than friends and worsens the hurt for whatever event that happens during the match-and that is bound to happen.
On the other hand, it sure makes some more money for the reporters who blow things out of proportion in the quest for sensationalism.

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posted Dec 29, 2006

As much as i understand SAF's concern about post match interviews, i still believe it's the best occasion for the fans to see and hear some honest reactions. Football is now too full of the PR guys with their fluffy image enhancing nonsense.
Anyway, i look forward to hearing Neil Warnock and Mourinho all the time.

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