"But I think our gaffer is up there on his own and he is hungry for more - and credit to him for that because obviously he feels that this team can go on and write a new part in the club's famous history."
Ferguson's hunger for success saw him abort his retirement plans to build a new team at Old Trafford, and O'Shea would not be at all surprised if his latest taste of glory kept him at the helm for some time yet.
He said: "It's what gives the manager his enthusiasm and desire to become a part of such a team.
"There are stories coming out that he has three more years in charge - I would say he could be there longer than that."
