Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says retirement is not on the agenda. The 68-year-old Scot also gave his firmest indication yet that he intends to carry on in his role beyond the end of the season.

"I'm in no mood for it," he said when asked about retirement.

"As long as my health is good I intend to carry on. If my health deteriorated it would be different but retirement is for young people - they can do something else. If I get off that treadmill where do you think I'd go? Only one way, down."