Sir Alex Ferguson's message to Liverpool board about Arne Slot's future after dire run

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Liverpool's board are under increasing pressure amid Arne Slot's porous run of form and Sir Alex Ferguson has made clear what he'd do if tasked with deciding the manager's futureManchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson has long held the position that consistency is key when it comes to managerial success. And after his countryman was fired only 11 months into the role, Ferguson called for clubs to show patience with their picks even when pressure is being ramped up."There's no evidence that sacking a manager gives you success," said Ferguson in 2015.

"But there is evidence at Manchester United, at Nottingham Forest, at Arsenal that [if] you retain the manager for long periods, you get consistency and you get success."READ MORE: 'Sir Alex Ferguson said he wouldn't sign me for Man Utd - so I won the title with Liverpool'READ MORE: Man Utd bring back what Sir Jim Ratcliffe cancelled after Omar Berrada's interventionFormer rival Arsene Wenger was in charge at Arsenal for almost 22 years and brought the Gunners into the 21st century. And it was under Clough's command the club won back-to-back European Cups, attaining huge success in the late 1970s in particular.Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) proved they made the right pick in appointing Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor last season.

Slot is Liverpool's seventh managerial appointment of the 21st century, while the Red Devils have had six since Ferguson departed the club only 12 years ago.Not only that, but the fact Slot accomplished so much, and was in fact in the running for a quadruple, in his debut season should give him a stay of execution. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.