"Carlos is one of the best coaches in world football," Ferguson told United's official website.
"His attention to detail, ability to innovate and will to win have been a key factor to the team's recent successes.
"He has played an important role in building and blending the exceptional squad of players at the club."
Sir Alex Ferguson on CQ's role and impact at utd.
Perhaps this doesn't apply to you but some on this forum have strongly implied that it's a possibility Queiroz was just a passenger and rode Fergie's coat tails when comments from former players and the manager himself totally contradict that point of view. It's impossible to make a convincing argument against Queiroz being instrumental to our tactics, training and the acquisition of players during his tenure.
SAF has talked openly about how he has delegated to a large degree over the last ten/fifteen years, Queiroz was heavily involved in training and according to Keano's rant he had far too great an influence on tactics. We can be sure that he played a big part in bringing Nani/Anderson to the club. Plus we can look at the quality of football pre and post Queiroz, there has been a noticeable change (I would say a drop in quality and effectiveness).
While we are on the subject read some of these quotes from CQ on his friendship with Ferguson.
But the Portuguese coach had tears in his eyes as he said: "This is the
proudest, happiest day of my life and it's thanks to Alex Ferguson that I'm
able to accept this great honour.
"You can tell him that I love him. I went to speak to Alex personally about
this opportunity and it was not a surprise to me that he told me to grab it.
"Alex Ferguson is football itself. No, that's wrong, he is more than
football, he has a great sensitivity and humanity that people don't know
about.
"He is a gentleman and a fantastic person. I'm proud to call him my friend."
