Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Sir Alex Ferguson: Edwin Van Der Sar Manchester United's Ambassador Candidate

The new Dutch Eredivisie rolling this weekend, but the Amsterdam Arena stadium was festive on Wednesday (3 / 8) local time thanks to a testimonial match legendary goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.
Van der Sar has retired from playing professional football world last season. To commemorate their work ranging from Ajax Amsterdam to Manchester United, held a match in the Arena fight for colleagues who had played with him in a team.Do not miss the all the coaches who have dealt with Van der Sar, such as Louis van Gaal, Guus Hiddink, and Sir Alex Ferguson. Three top-caliber coaches are expressing an opinion on each figure legend.
"This game tonight to explain the status of Edwin. Not only the amount of interest the audience, but also the arrival of the big name players," said Van Gaal told NOS.
"In 1995 I knew he had a bright career, but I do not know in 1992. As a coach, I have to make long term decisions. In the first weeks, he made the same mistake as did Thomas Kraft at Bayern Munich last season, but it's only natural. "
Then, replace Hiddink spoke.
"It's unique is that he always thinks Edwin is simple, it is based on the quality and tranquility. He corrected the game very smoothly. He was very respected teammates," said the coach who worked with Van der Sar in the Dutch national team.
Finally, Ferguson, who still can not hide the regret not recruiting Van der Sar faster.
"His career went great because he has a strong character. Level appearances last a long time, amazing. He was a great man. I just said to Van Gaal, Van der Sar has always had a sentence that hit during the break," added the boss.
"I should have been directly recruited him when Peter Schmeichel left. But it's my fault. I'm glad we can finally bring it. I think there will be a future for him at United because he'll be an ambassador of the club. Now he wanted to rest a year, after we wait for his decision. "
Van der Sar's testimonial match brings squad-generation Ajax Netherlands 1998 and 1995 with fellow teammate of the goalkeeper against the current Ajax team.

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