October 25th 2024.
Paul Scholes, a former player for Manchester United, recently expressed his disappointment with the club's decision to end Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial contract. Scholes described the move as "disrespectful" and "distasteful," and criticized the timing of the decision given United's current struggles.
Ferguson, who left United in 2013 as the most successful manager in the club's history, had been serving as an ambassador for the team. However, with the recent partial takeover of the club by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the decision was made to cut Ferguson's role in order to save money.
This decision has been met with criticism from fans, pundits, and former players, including club legend Eric Cantona who accused the new owners of lacking respect. Scholes, who played under Ferguson for 19 seasons, echoed these sentiments and emphasized the importance of Ferguson's contributions to the club's success.
"It's almost a bit disrespectful," Scholes said, "But they're new owners and new owners make changes. They think what they're doing is best for the club." However, Scholes also acknowledged the debt that the club owes to Ferguson for his years of service and success.
The timing of the decision has also been questioned, with United currently in a period of poor form. Scholes suggested that the club could have waited until the end of the season or even before the season started to make the change, in order to avoid negative publicity.
Despite the decision, Scholes believes that Ferguson will continue to be a valuable asset to the club as an ambassador. "Sir Alex will be fine, he'll go on, he'll be the best ambassador this club could ever have," Scholes said.
Former United manager Jose Mourinho, who now coaches Fenerbahce, also expressed his admiration for Ferguson and his belief that the love and respect of the fans is more important than any ambassadorial role. "What Sir Alex has the most important thing which is the love and respect of every Manchester United fan around the world," Mourinho said.
In conclusion, while the decision to end Ferguson's ambassadorial contract may have been made in the best interest of the club financially, it has been met with disappointment and criticism from those who recognize the significant contributions that Ferguson has made to Manchester United.
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