Ffs noooooo
Sir Alex Ferguson has retired
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I think Fergie called it at the start of the season. Reckon he also wanted to leave last season but no way would he leave after what happened last season.
There will be street parties across the red side of Merseyside tonight. feck the cnuts.
Such an odd feeling.
I saw the rumours yesterday and just put it down to the usual tabloid nonsense.
Shame about Europe but going out on number 20 in such dominant fashion is a fitting way to relinquish the throne.
I saw the rumours yesterday and just put it down to the usual tabloid nonsense.
Shame about Europe but going out on number 20 in such dominant fashion is a fitting way to relinquish the throne.
I wonder whether this is partly why there has been so "little value in the market" for the past few years. He has left the club in a tremendous position for any new manager - there should be cash to spend, if they want to, and the youth in the side means that there's no pressing need to replace anybody immediately. Simply put, he's given any successor a huge amount of flexibility in terms of what they can do.
I feel as though I ought to put some sort of tribute here, but the truth is that I've never known anyone else as Manchester United manager - he embodies Manchester United for me, and the idea of someone else being at the helm is frankly bizarre. I don't suppose it will sink in until I see someone else on the touchline, but at the very least, I can say that he has brought me some utterly wonderful memories over the past couple of decades, and I will never forget them.
I feel as though I ought to put some sort of tribute here, but the truth is that I've never known anyone else as Manchester United manager - he embodies Manchester United for me, and the idea of someone else being at the helm is frankly bizarre. I don't suppose it will sink in until I see someone else on the touchline, but at the very least, I can say that he has brought me some utterly wonderful memories over the past couple of decades, and I will never forget them.
How many players will now follow him out the door??
same hare. SAF embodies what Manchester United is for me.
Scholes, Giggs will remain to assist with this new era.
I feel so saddened. But it's time to look forward to something new.
Jesus
fecking hell, still not sunk it yet, probably will on Sunday.
Football will never see his like again. He's a product of his era and his upbringing and that won't ever be repeated in the game.
I'm just grateful we saw him here.
I'm just grateful we saw him here.
Summer Muppetry is now going to esculate tenfold.
Not only are we going to sign 5 or 6 of the best players in modern football, but now we'll be compiling dream teams of staff.
Mourinho as boss. Moyes assistant, Klopp first team coach, AVB cleaning the boots and Ole Gunnar wearing the Fred the Red costume
This is like finishing a game then just not playing it ever again cause there is nothing to do. I don't know who'll come in to replace him, if he can ever be replaced, it's just surreal to be honest.
Scholes will retire so he gets no limelight just how he likes it.
Can imagine Giggs staying for another year mainly coaching, chipping in when need be.
Not many, Scholes was probably going to leave at the end of the season but I think this might make Giggs consider retirement.
Moyes, assuming it's him, will need Giggs' presence.
He has been at the club since before I was born. It just won't be the same without him.
Hope he is fine and healthy and that isn't the reason for his retirement.
This fecking sucks
Hope he is fine and healthy and that isn't the reason for his retirement.
This fecking sucks
It already has. Rumours are that the management as lined up Mou & CR7 to come here and balance the shift.
Poor Zaha. You think you've signed for United to play for Alex Ferguson and you don't get one day.
depends on who takes over
Can see why the players have taken time to think over their contracts.
Rio, Nani etc... maybe they knew Fergie was on the way out and wanted to see who replaces him before committing.
What a weird scenario this is?!
Rio, Nani etc... maybe they knew Fergie was on the way out and wanted to see who replaces him before committing.
What a weird scenario this is?!
Bugger.
I think the Madrid result really took it out of him 
I think he already knew before the game, which is probably why he was so devastated/angry at the result. Lots of us on here had the feeling he was going to retire after that game.I think the Madrid result really took it out of him
The only thing that might ease the pain and shock now is for us to hire someone like Mourinho. I think hiring Moyes will displease a lot of fans and that sucks for him because he cant really prove himself either until the new season starts.
ben smith BBC: "Now if the next part of this story pans out as i was told yesterday, English football might just implode".
I'm really not able for this
Pray tell, what?
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As suggested, #MUFC do have a succession plan. The new man will be announced after he's quit his current job.
As suggested, #MUFC do have a succession plan. The new man will be announced after he's quit his current job.
Hold me caf
Um...imtriguing!
It's such big news, that apparently it was announced on Lorraine Kelly's TV show 
Would Moyes joining United be something that would make football implode? Don't think so...
So what would?
Rafa????
So what would?
Rafa????
Cruyff is coming from his retirement. Either this, or United are signing a young guy who has been successful in Football Manager.Would Moyes joining United be something that would make football implode? Don't think so...
So what would?
Rafa????
Ben Smith has to be suggesting at Rooney going. I can't see what else he means by that.
fecks sake
Why the false hope a few days ago?
If anything the shock was slightly taken out because of the rumours last night. Still absolutely gutted though.
Why the false hope a few days ago?
If anything the shock was slightly taken out because of the rumours last night. Still absolutely gutted though.
Mourinho, I assume.
I hate this feeling. Absolutely hate it. I always knew despite any dissapointments, Fergie will always make it right. Now there's no Fergie I have a strange feeling of fear for the club. I really hope Rio signs that contract, because it's going to be players like him, Giggs, and Vidic to stabilise the ship next season.
Mourinho and Ronaldo joining United.Would Moyes joining United be something that would make football implode? Don't think so...
So what would?
Rafa????
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