pap Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Fergie has been part of the bricks and mortar of English football ever since he moved down South. When Mourinho was gushing with praise earlier in the season, he referred to Sir Alex Ferguson as the "boss of bosses". Cannot argue with that. He was already a legend when he considered retirement a decade ago, and has only really increased his stature in the game since then. I've heard that he is disappointed about the number of Champions League titles he managed to win with United, but no other manager has done what he has done; to successfully keep a team in contention for honours season-on-season, renewing the team as he goes. Manchester United won't be the same club without him. Could Fergie's exit mark the beginning of the end of their dominance?
ecuk268 Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 He owes it all to Saints. We beat them 4-1 in an evening game in 1986 and Ron Atkinson was sacked the next morning, with Fergie taking over. What's often forgotten was that he really struggled for a couple of seasons but they stuck with him. Doubt if that would happen today.
notnowcato Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 http://www.newstalk.ie/Paddy-Crerands-full-blooded--furious-dismissal-of-Ferguson-rumours
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Nothing really against Man Utd - prefer them to City, Chelsea and Arsenal for various reasons. But this is a real shame, big loss for them, big loss for football. I honestly don't think we'll see anyone like him again. This is someone who took an average team (and they were average) and made them the biggest club in the world from top to bottom. It wasn't the owners that did it, HE did it. Fair play that man, awesome work.
ericofarabia Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Manchester United won't be the same club without him. Could Fergie's exit mark the beginning of the end of their dominance? All in NC's Masterplan - he knew this was going to happen. United will crumble just like Liverpool did. Make way for The New Kids on The Block
Batman Posted 8 May, 2013 Author Posted 8 May, 2013 it is going to be Moyes, according to breaking news
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 http://www.newstalk.ie/Paddy-Crerands-full-blooded--furious-dismissal-of-Ferguson-rumours He's completely bonkers. I loved the "who said that bloody Walt Disney", and "if I told you the world was going to end, you'll believe it". I hope they ring him back up tomorrow.
ericofarabia Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Harry Redkrap has thrown his name into the hat - reckons he'll be able to keep them up if the chairman gives him enough money to bring in some new faces !!
Jimmy_D Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Pfft, he's announcing his retirement today, but there's still at least another five years Fergie Time left yet.
ericofarabia Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Hasn't he done this before? This time it has to be official - something to do with MUFC being on the stock market etc.
Super_Uwe Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Interesting quote from David Gill on the BBC website: "In Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex we got in managers who got involved in all aspects of the club. That degree of loyalty is crucial to the success of Manchester United. He (the next manager) needs the required football experience in terms of domestic and European requirements, so it is a small pool." That last sentence could be telling...could that rule David Moyes out? Guess we'll have to wait and see!
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Funny story from Ian Ridley on talksport today. Said as a young reporter he asked for an interview with Fergie, he had never met him before but Fergie agreed to meet him on Monday morning at 7am. Ridley turned up and made some comment about how early it was. Fergie said "I get to work at 6.30 every day, I don't need much sleep". Ridley making polite conversation said "a bit like Maggie Thatcher then". To which Fergie lost it, went red and shouted at him "do NOT compare me to that bloody woman"
Hamilton Saint Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Pfft, he's announcing his retirement today, but there's still at least another five years Fergie Time left yet. Clever. Yes, Premier League can now switch back to GMT from Fergie Time!
pap Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 It's totally official! I've heard Brummies and Cockneys talk about how they don't want David Moyes for their team. Still waiting to hear someone from Northern Ireland.
scotty Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Hasn't he done this before? Yep. He is the Ronnie O'Sullivan of football.
saintmatt Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Yep. He is the Ronnie O'Sullivan of football. He's not that bad!
Hatch Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 been 'downfalled' already. Not to good though this one, better to come surely.
Ziggy Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 Harry Redkrap has thrown his name into the hat - reckons he'll be able to keep them up if the chairman gives him enough money to bring in some new faces !! Ha ha very good!
Badger Posted 8 May, 2013 Posted 8 May, 2013 it is going to be Moyes, according to breaking news What chance Man Utd will opt for Stuart Gray instead though ? We all know it makes sense.
tpbury Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 He's going to be a director, can't see how he'd be able to not poke his nose in. Moyes would just have to suck it up or walk.
Eastcowzer Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Clever. Yes, Premier League can now switch back to GMT from Fergie Time! This will damage the FA's finances with no 'Fergie' to shout his mouth off and pay his regular fines
Badger Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Neil Lennon to Everton supposedly... Good fit. Thoroughly detestable individual going to a club I loathe (Highbury 1984 etc).
Window Cleaner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Neil Lennon to Everton supposedly... probably not no.
Colinjb Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Delighted that David Moyes has been given this chance to prove his worth, always rated him.
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Author Posted 9 May, 2013 fair play to united we always moan in this country that british managers never get the top job. despite his lack of trophies, a british manager has the very top job in club football
skintsaint Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Gone by Xmas.. Tactically not a good enough choice for a club of Utds stature. Wonder if felliani will end up there? Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Batman Posted 9 May, 2013 Author Posted 9 May, 2013 Gone by Xmas.. Tactically not a good enough choice for a club of Utds stature. Wonder if felliani will end up there? Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 well, he wont be gone by xmas wil he
CB Fry Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 well, he wont be gone by xmas wil he If he is, he's made for life: six year deal!
Maggie May Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Real Championship Manager stuff for Moyes, although I guarantee Ferguson has made him boss. I'm glad. I cannot stand Man U but they are massive and it's refreshing to see someone loyal get rewarded for his efforts. They may not win the league next year, and could struggle for a top four finish (IMO), but they'll stick with him and he'll create another Fergie dynasty.
mcjwills Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Gone by Xmas.. Tactically not a good enough choice for a club of Utds stature. Wonder if felliani will end up there? Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Not a hope in hell, he will have the backup of Fergie to ensure that the transition will be as smooth as possible, he will have all the backroom staff at the club, for him its a dream job, with the best support system available.
Window Cleaner Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Not a hope in hell, he will have the backup of Fergie to ensure that the transition will be as smooth as possible, he will have all the backroom staff at the club, for him its a dream job, with the best support system available. An equal opportunity employer..non-jocks need not apply
Sour Mash Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Will be very interesting to see how he does. I think Ferguson has over-achieved in the last two seasons based on available players. I'm expecting Chelsea and Man City to be stronger than them next season.
Saintandy666 Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Real Championship Manager stuff for Moyes, although I guarantee Ferguson has made him boss. I'm glad. I cannot stand Man U but they are massive and it's refreshing to see someone loyal get rewarded for his efforts. They may not win the league next year, and could struggle for a top four finish (IMO), but they'll stick with him and he'll create another Fergie dynasty. What makes you think they will suddenly go from clear champions to struggling for a top four finish?! Where is the evidence for that?
Maggie May Posted 9 May, 2013 Posted 9 May, 2013 Dunno. Where's your evidence to say that it won't? 26 years is a very long time, almost unheard of in football these days. IMO.
Wade Garrett Posted 11 May, 2013 Posted 11 May, 2013 Be interested if Moyes team will play the expansive, quick football that Utd play at the moment.
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 May, 2013 Posted 11 May, 2013 Something that I think that has been overlooked is the fact that he has seen absolutely everybody off. Liverpool, never had a sniff in the Premier League era, apart from a second place finish a few years ago. Blackburn, just one title. Newcastle, didn't win anything in the end. Arsenal, a short period of dominance, back to United. Chelsea, with all their riches, United came back again. City, one title, they're already getting rid of Mancini because he's put them back in their place. That's a fantastic achievement.
Dr Who? Posted 11 May, 2013 Posted 11 May, 2013 2006/2007 was the first FA cup final at the new Wembley, and Man U lost. They never played in an fa cup final at Wembley again under sir Alex. So I was surprised that they never won an fa cup at the new Wembley. The last time they won the fa cup at Wembley was last century!
skintsaint Posted 28 September, 2013 Posted 28 September, 2013 well, he wont be gone by xmas wil he Still sure on that?
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