Ferguson hails the value of experience

ALEX FERGUSON goes head to head with the Premier League’s youngest manager tomorrow, delighted the value of experience is no longer being ignored.

Ferguson hails the value of experience
Sat, 17 Sep, 2011 - 01:00
Simon Stone

Andre Villas-Boas was only 33 when he was appointed Chelsea boss in the summer.

His youthfulness contrasts sharply with Ferguson, who will celebrate his 70th birthday on New Year’s Eve.

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