Fergie Retirement, Mancini Send Classifieds Mail

MANCHESTER - Rivalry on the field between Manchester United and Manchester City arguably as fierce. But off the pitch, City manager Roberto Mancini respect for Alex Ferguson, the United manager also.

Mancini saw his senior as the best coach in the last 27 years, and when Fergie decided to retire at the end of the season, the Italian coach was flattering high Fergie. In fact, the Scottish national coach Mancini sent it a letter personally.

"Yes, I sent her a message. I sent a letter, "Mancini said, as reported by The Guardian, Saturday (11/05/2013). "The letter of privacy, and confidential," he continued.

Looking at the achievement of Sir Alex, Mancini does not believe there will be a trainer who could repeat the feat the 71-year-old grandfather in football, especially the Premier League. Although many other great coach, Mancini remains Fergie is the best judge on the consistency with the Red Devils.

"Everyone is free to opine. But a coach who spent 27 years at the club and won the title in 27 years, it is remarkable. I do not think there will be another coach like him. There are a lot of great coaches in Europe. I do not know if you think Alex is the best. But he was the best in the last 27 years, "said the former coach of Inter Milan.

Last season, Mancini took City to the Premier League champions only on goal difference from United, who finished runner-up. Now, the conditions turned, United have confirmed themselves to be champions 2012-2013 Premier League season, while City are still trying to lock up second place.