Early start worries Ferguson

Alex Ferguson has admitted he would have serious concerns if a plan to start next season on August 8 gets the go-ahead.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008 - 22:37

Alex Ferguson has admitted he would have serious concerns if a plan to start next season on August 8 gets the go-ahead.

Having been informed by FIFA that the domestic season must end on May 16, 2010 ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, Premier League and FA officials are trying to come up with a suitable fixture calendar.

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