Manchester United announces that Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season.

 "The decision is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly.It is the right time." ~Sir Alex Ferguson

The most successful manager in the history of English football will retire May 19 after the match against West Bromwich Albion and join the club management. Sir Alex Ferguson stepping down as manager of the club at the end of the season, after having served the club with distinction for 26 years.

Tributes and praise succeed following the announcement of the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, who is leaving the post of manager of Manchester United at the end of the season. We are now waiting for your messages of thanks to the "Boss".



David Gill, the executive director of Manchester United, said that the club quickly announce a replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Reds confirmed Wednesday (8/5/2013) morning that the Scottish manager of 71 years would retire at the end of the season, after more than 26 years at the helm of the team.