Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says keeping agents in check is a crucial part of his job.
With the transfer window closed, Ferguson must now get the best out of the players at his disposal, knowing he still has seven strikers to keep happy, including record signing Dimitar Berbatov, who has made a minimal contribution to United's 100% start to the campaign.
He is not bothered about that though, content that he has never allowed disgruntled agents to exert more influence that the Scot feels is good for the club.
"You cannot get rid of agents now - that is cast in stone because they are firmly rooted in the game," he said.
"We have agents outside the gates of our academy waiting for the parents to come out from maybe 10, 11 years of age.
"So what is required in the modern-day game are strong presidents and strong coaches that within their own structure accept the role of agents but not more than the role of the players."
