I’ll continue to rebuild, says Fergie

ALEX FERGUSON insists his rebuilding work will continue at Manchester United despite the crushing disappointment of last night’s European exit in Lisbon.

Having fended off questions over his likelihood of staying at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season on Tuesday, Ferguson was in no mood to enter the debate either last night as he attempted to come to terms with United’s stunning demise.

However, he did indicate he has no intention of relinquishing the post he has held since coming south from Aberdeen in 1986. “It does not make any difference whether I walk down the street backwards, it will not alter my profile,” said Ferguson.

“That is not a problem to me. We have a job to do and the rebuilding will carry on.

“I am not going to answer any questions about my future. Other people in the media will have plenty to say. I have a job to do it is a good job and I have every confidence in my players.”

“We are disappointed,” said Ferguson. “There is no doubt about that.

“We gave away possession far too easily so we only have ourselves to blame in that sense.

“We were desperate to win the match and with that came a sense of anxiety. I give my team 10 out of 10 for determination and effort but in the end it was not to be.

“I cannot deny Benfica their result,” said Ferguson.

“You couldn’t argue it was an unfair result, but I don’t think it would have been unfair if we had got an equaliser either.”