When is fergie retiring

Ferguson led United to 13 league titles during his two-decade-plus stay at Old Trafford. It's going to take some time for fans around the globe to get used to another manager patrolling the United sideline starting next season. Whoever does assume the position moving forward will have huge shoes to fill. United became a powerhouse during Ferguson's stay, and the new manager will be asked to keep the club on that level. Anything less won't be acceptable after what Fergie accomplished.

As you'd expect, there was an immediate, massive Twitter reaction to the news. Let's check out some of the comments on social media. You know an announcement is a big deal when the prime minister weighs in. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team AVFC. Michael Owen , who spent three seasons with United under Ferguson, talked about the idea of the club without him as the manager.

It's just not sinking in! Manchester United with no Sir Alex just doesn't feel right. What a man and great that it has ended on his terms. Former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel made a comment that summed up the situation. Nobody knew when Ferguson would step aside, but today's announcement was swift and unexpected. Just heard Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring at end of season. Premier League rival Chelsea called the longtime United boss a "fantastic adversary" and sent well wishes in his direction.

Maybe a player is the story again! Someone has done something wrong, we are in trouble. Some people have said that I'm going to retire even before I say it myself. That's why you saw all those cameras. But I will retire because my wife needs me.

He apologised to them especially. Football Manchester United Liverpool. Buy Pass. See sport packages. Log in.

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