TALKING TO YOURSELF?

Last updated : 08 February 2006 By Editor
Fergie says United can’t hide behind the “youth” excuse – that same one he’s continually been reeling out this past few years. From the Telegraph:

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his Old Trafford young guns that they will not be allowed to lower Manchester United's playing standards.

"We have got a lot of young players, but it is important we don't start setting standards too low just because they are inexperienced. We have to demand top performances from our young players and we have to make them aware that every game is important to us. I'm sure they realise that anyway. So motivation should never be a problem.

"It is frustrating to see Chelsea's position in the league, but we have to give them credit for how good they have been. Our points total is the best it has been at this stage of the season for about 10 years. So we can only applaud the consistency that Chelsea have achieved."