There’s no stopping for Sir Alex Ferguson

(GSM) – Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ‘in no mood’ to retire as manager of the Manchester based giants.

The 68-year-old Scot, who is on a rolling contract at Old Trafford, says he still retains the hunger and desire to continue managing the Red Devils.

Despite chief executive David Gill recently admitting that he had not discussed the retirement issue with Ferguson, Gill has revealed that the club wants to build a squad of the ‘right age profile’ when a new manager eventually does take over the reins.

Ferguson has now put an end to recent speculation that he may quit at the end of the season by making it clear he is going nowhere.

Speaking at a sports congress in Doha, he said: “I’m in no mood for it (retiring). As long as my health is good I intend to carry on.

“If my health deteriorated it would be different but retirement is for young people – they can do something else.

“If I get off that treadmill where do you think I’d go – only one way, down.”

Ferguson also believes himself to be luckier than most Premier League managers despite having the controversial American owners, the Glazers, in charge at Old Trafford.

“We have a great relationship, they never bother me, they never phone,” he said.

“They never interfere. What more can you ask for?

“I’m in a privileged position. I’ve heard of English owners texting managers during training sessions.”

Ferguson joined United in 1986 following a successful spell at Aberdeen.

In his 24 years of charge, the Glasgow born Scot has led United to unprecedented success with 11 Premier League and two European titles.