The United manager could not resist comparing his club’s reputation as serial winners with City, who have lifted the title for the first time in 44 years. While Ferguson grudgingly acknowledged City had legitimate cause for celebration, he insisted the blue half of Manchester still had plenty to do before they could rival United’s history.
“They can go on as much as they like – that’s what you’d expect – but the history of our club stands us aside,” said Ferguson. “We don’t need to worry about that. I think we have a rich history, better than anyone and it’ll take them a century to get to our level.”
Even at 70, Ferguson is determined to be the man who tries to halt City’s attempt to repeat their success next season. But he was gracious in his praise of City’s achievement.
“It’s the hardest league in the world, and anybody that wins it deserves it. It’s a cruel way to have the title ripped away, but I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in my 25 years here.”
Mancini reflects on ‘crazy finish, crazy season’
Meanwhile, Roberto Mancini celebrated City’s title with a succinct summary of his team’s 3-2 victory over QPR at Eastlands — ‘a crazy finish for a crazy season’.
“I’ve never seen a finale like this,” said Mancini. “The best team won the title. I think we played the best football, scored the most goals and beat United twice. I am very proud of my players. I think it will change the history of this club and for this we should be proud.”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 15th, 2012.
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