Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson dismissed reports on Friday that he had set a date to end his remarkable career at Old Trafford.
Media reports had suggested Ferguson was planning to retire in three years’ time, a timescale shrugged off by the 66-year-old, who has been in charge of the champions since 1986.
"It’s something I’ve said quite a bit, if your health is good and you are enjoying your job it could be two or three years, who knows?
"I am not going to pigeon hole myself on that one. It could be four years. Who knows, it could be tomorrow. It is impossible to put a time limit on it."
Ferguson had planned to retire in 2005 but changed his mind and admitted afterwards that leaving then would have been a mistake.
Since then the Scot, the most successful manager in English football after guiding United to 18 trophies, has secured a ninth league title.
Ferguson’s current side, which he has developed since reversing his decision to go three years ago, is chasing a possible treble of domestic league and cup and the Champions League.
Ryan Giggs, the longest serving player at Old Trafford and who was signed by Ferguson as a schoolboy 20 year ago, is not surprised the Scot sees no immediate end to his reign.
Giggs, speaking before
Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Portsmouth, told reporters: "I can’t see it in the near future. He has a hunger for the game and he is enjoying it more than ever.
"He is enjoying the way the team plays and his desire is there for all to see. It has got to happen at some time but I can’t see it in the near future."
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