Carlos Queiroz - Next MUFC Manager?
Next Boss?
By Chris O'Brien
December 28 2004
Carlos Queiroz is being groomed as next Manchester United manager, with the blessing of Sir Alex Ferguson. The 51-year-old is thought to have what it takes to one day take the helm at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to have given blessing for his assistant manager Carlos Queiroz to become the next Manchester United boss. The club are thought to be gradually educating Queiroz to take over the hot seat when the Scotsman in charge finally retires after an incredible era at the helm of Old Trafford.
The Portuguese coach left United at the end of the 2002/2003 season after being offered the job as Real Madrid manager, something he simply couldn’t refuse. However, the surprise appointment flopped in Spain as the high expectations at the Bernebau were not met and Queiroz was sent packing after only one season in charge. He made an instant return as number two at United, and Ferguson has made no secret of the respect he has for his right hand man.
Last season the Red Devils failed to make a major impact in both the Premiership and Europe. Performances on the field were a shadow of that of previous seasons, and this was blamed on the lack of an assistant at United. Walter Smith arrived for the latter part of the season, but it is a much-supported theory that United are tactically better with Queiroz on board.
There is plenty of evidence to show that Queiroz is being groomed as the next Manchester United manager. Ferguson’s number two has been given greater responsibilities with the senior side since his return to Lancashire, having a greater say regarding tactics and taking more of a front seat role with training sessions.