Huddersfield boss Mark Robins saved Sir Alex Ferguson’s job with his goal against Nottingham Forest in 1990
Huddersfield Town manager Mark Robins believes retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is the “best club manager the world has ever seen”.
The Terriers boss exclusively told HuddSport that there will never be a football manager like Ferguson, who has just led United to their 13th Premier League title.
“He has probably been one of the best managers the country has ever seen and he has had an unbelievable amount of trophies in the time he has spent there,” Robins said.
“I think there was some shock and a bit of sadness really. He has been there for most of my life as well as the majority of the lads that are there under the age of 28 and they will not know anything different.
“Those are the two main feelings I think but when you start to reflect on his career and what he has achieved in his management it has been phenomenal.”
Robins, who became Town’s manager in February, prevented Ferguson from getting the Old Trafford sack in 1990 after he score a vital goal which saw them beat Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup.
The 43-year-old believes he has picked up some of Ferguson’s managerial tips for success, however, he did not do that intentionally.
“I am sure over time I will have picked up some things, not consciously, but if anything if you can aspire to be anything like what he has been, then you have a recipe for success.”
He added: “Everybody manages in their own way. There is no point in trying to mimic or do anything like him.”
Words: Adam Grice
Photo: Guardian
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