Fergie rules out ´double dipping´ in 2012

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes it is unrealistic for players to compete at both the London Olympics and the Euro 2012 finals.

Stuart Pearce has been named as the manager for the Team GB football team ahead of next year’s London Games, and will be looking to try and lure some of Sir Alex’s starlets into his team.

But United’s boss is adamant that players should not be expected to compete in both competitions next summer, insisting it should be used for rest in preparation for next year’s Premier League campaign.

“This has been spurred by Argentina and Nigeria sending out their strongest teams to the Olympics last time,” Ferguson told reporters.

“That has given the BOA (British Olympic Association) an opening. But our league is different. Players need their rest and to recover.”

“I do not see how it is possible doubling up with Euros. I am sure what I am saying won’t make any difference but it is a fact.”