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16:23 - Lou Macari thinks that Jose Mourinho is too old for Man Utd at the age of 50 but David Moyes who is also 50, fits the bill.
15:56 The Limerick Leader's unfortunate Alex Ferguson headline from 2000 (h/t @Fenn2010)
15:01 -
Lou Macari on RTE saying that Mourinho, 50, is too old for United and they'll go with the young David Moyes, 50, instead#fergieretires
— Karl Brophy (@Karlbroph) May 8, 2013
14:59 -
Ferguson retires .... Man United shares down 3.6% to $18.10 in first 5 minutes of trading in NY
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) May 8, 2013
13:39 -
Now the respected @duckerthetimessaying Everton's David Moyes will be appointed Man Utd manager in the next 24 hours.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) May 8, 2013
13:35 -
#MUFC hope to appoint David Moyes by the end of the week. No Friday press conference with Fergie this week goo.gl/i8HXW
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceIndy) May 8, 2013
#MUFC sources say Mourinho was never in the running to succeed Ferguson. As far as they're concerned his deal with #CFC is done & dusted ...
— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceIndy) May 8, 2013
12:54 -
Alex Ferguson at the Pike Inn Limerick, 1989. Not even having a full pint - too focused on ending Liverpool's reign twitter.com/AlanEnglish9/s…
— Alan English (@AlanEnglish9) May 8, 2013
11:53 - Some interesting tweets from the BBC's Ben Smith
End of an interesting Ferguson-dominated day. Began gathering pace late afternoon but nothing definitive
— Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) May 8, 2013
Lots of bits/ pieces that, when pieced together, make sense but promises to be a fascinating few days at #MUFC
— Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) May 8, 2013
#MUFC confirm Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season.
— Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) May 8, 2013
Now if the next part of this story pans out as I was told yesterday, English football might just implode.
— Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) May 8, 2013
11:18 -
Just in case you were wondering,Berlin's Take My Breath Away was #1 when Fergie took over United in 1986 youtube.com/watch?v=fUis9y… #UselessFact
— Big Red Bench (@BigRedBench) May 8, 2013
11:12 -
Around 6,000 tweets per second worldwide on Ferguson retiring. #mufc
— John Sinnott (@JohnSinnott) May 8, 2013
11:05 -
Manchester United source tells me Sir Alex Ferguson's successor will be announced within days but has to resign from current role first...
— Mark Kleinman (@MarkKleinmanSky) May 8, 2013
11:02 - Some of Ferguson's best ever quotes - http://balls.ie/football/best-of-alex-ferguson-quotes/
10:54 -
Sky sources: David Moyes is in "pole position" to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager #ssn
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 8, 2013
10:48 - David Moyes is now 2/5 favourite with the bookies to take over from Fergie.
10:43 - Paddy Crerand was on Newstalk this morning and was in complete denial about the rumours that Ferguson was to retire.
10:41 - That BBC Fergie interview from February - interesting watch right now..
After frenzied speculation overnight, Manchester United have confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season. He is due to take on roles of both director and ambassador for the club.
Sir Alex Ferguson retires. #thankyousiralex
— ManUtd_PressOffice (@ManUtd_PO) May 8, 2013
"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. It is the right time. "It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so. The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one. "Our training facilities are amongst the finest in global sport and our home Old Trafford is rightfully regarded as one of the leading venues in the world.
"Going forward, I am delighted to take on the roles of both Director and Ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future.
"I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential. My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.
"As for my players and staff, past and present, I would like to thank them all for a staggering level of professional conduct and dedication that has helped to deliver so many memorable triumphs. Without their contribution the history of this great club would not be as rich.
"In my early years, the backing of the board, and Sir Bobby Charlton in particular, gave me the confidence and time to build a football club, rather than just a football team. "Over the past decade, the Glazer family have provided me with the platform to manage Manchester United to the best of my ability and I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with a talented and trustworthy Chief Executive in David Gill. I am truly grateful to all of them.
"To the fans, thank you. The support you have provided over the years has been truly humbling. It has been an honour and an enormous privilege to have had the opportunity to lead your club and I have treasured my time as manager of Manchester United."
Alex Ferguson on his #MUFC role after retirement: "I am delighted to take on the roles of both director and ambassador for the club"
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) May 8, 2013
