Ferguson: Republic rumour is 'nonsense'

Alex Ferguson has again insisted he is not about to become the new Republic of Ireland coach.

Speculation has been mounting that the Manchester United manager could be appointed as successor to current incumbent Brian Kerr in the summer, following the Republic’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Former Old Trafford favourite and Ireland international Denis Irwin has reportedly claimed there has been contact between Ferguson and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

However, Irwin has assured Ferguson he did not make the comments and the United boss stated firmly his current managerial job will be his last.

“I don’t know where these things start,” said Ferguson.

“Denis has told me he has not spoken to anyone and doesn’t know where it has come from.

“It is the usual nonsense. I made the point last week, after this job I'm finished.

“It is important to clarify this. Ireland have already got a manager. I don’t think it is nice to be linked to a job that someone is already in.”