NYON, Switzerland -- UEFA has appointed Alex Ferguson as an ambassador to oversee its coaching programs.
Canucks #22 Daniel Sedin White Stitched NHL Jersey . UEFA President Michel Platini said the former Manchester United manager will be chairman of its elite club coaches conference held each September. "It is an honour and a privilege to accept this role," Ferguson said at a news conference with Platini. "It is something I will enjoy." Ferguson retired last May after 27 years as United coach after winning his 13th Premier League title. He is now a director on the club board. The 72-year-old Scot won 38 trophies while at Old Trafford including the Champions League in 1999 and 2008. Platini said UEFA had responded to its national associations who asked for help "to teach the teachers" in coaching. "I think the arrival of Sir Alex will be very positive," Platini said.
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Cheap NFL Jerseys UK. He was a legend in NHL press boxes, a non-stop talker whose booming voice could be heard from one end to the other. At times, he would pound a fist and shout at his team if they werent playing well. In 1990-91, The Hockey News voted Ronald Caron Executive of the Year as he helped guide St. Louis to a 47-22-11 record. The 105-point total was the third-best season in club history. Caron graduated from the University of Ottawa where he majored in Arts and Philosophy. He got his nickname from his brief time as a teacher at St. Laurent College. He became a part time scout for the Montreal Junior Canadiens in 1959-60 and became head scout for the team in 1968-69. Caron coached the Montreal Voyageurs of the American Hockey League for 60 games the following season and in 1970-71 was named head coach and general manager. In 1973-74, he was named head scout for the Canadiens and became director of recruitment and player personnel in 1978-79. He made his name as a general manager with the Blues, who had a 438-405-127 record and won two division titles during his time with the club. "On behalf of the St. Louis Blues, I would like to express how saddened we are to hear about the passing of Ron Caron," Blues president of hockey operations John Davidson said in a statement. "Mr. Caron was extremely passionate about the Blues and the city of St. Louis. He will truly be missed." The Blues made the playoffs in each of Carons seasons as GM. He hired Jacques Demers as coach in 1983 and three years later gave Martin his first NHL head coaching job. He was replaced by Mike Keenan in 1994 but returned as interim GM in December 1996. He held the post until current GM Larry Pleau was hired in June 1997. The NHL Alumni organization also sent out a note on Twitter. "RIP to former NHL executive, Ron Caron. The Old Professor won 6 Stanley Cups with (at)CanadiensMTL as Asst. GM in the 1970s." Former Canadiens player and GM Rejean Houle recalled being scouted by Caron and Claude Ruel when he was 15. "It was on his recommendation that the Canadiens drafted me in 1969," said Houle. "He lived and breathed hockey. "He was very perceptive and he was always a big baseball fan, especially the New York Yankees." There was no immediate word on the cause of death or funeral arrangements.
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