Breaking News - Sir Alex Ferguson quit as Manchester united Boss.

Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season, Manchester United have confirmed in a statement.

Rumours about Ferguson's United future began to circulate at the club's golf day on Tuesday and were widely carried in Wednesday's newspapers.

And at around 9.20am United made the announcement on their website that English football's most successful manager will call time on a 26-and-a-half-year reign this summer.

Ferguson's decision comes just days after he secured his 13th Premier League title, and he has also delivered United two European Cups, five FA Cups, four League Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup.

He said: "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."

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Posted: at 8-05-2013 09:42 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Ok jump & past

Posted: at 8-05-2013 10:05 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

baba go abeg...

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Posted: at 8-05-2013 10:14 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

he don try

Posted: at 8-05-2013 10:36 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I SERIOUSLY PITY YOU..IF YOU THINK MOURINHO IS UNITED BOUND THEN U'RE A FLOP...ARE YOU AN INTELLECTUAL JUGANUT NOT TO HAVE UNDERSTOOD THAT HE HAS BEEN SIGNED BY CHELSEA ND THAT HE HAS ALREADY SIGNED A PLAYER [FALCAO] AS HIS FIRST SIGNING?? Well let this be a little information to you....BE WISE DUDE...

Posted: at 8-05-2013 10:46 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Gud. Happy retirement. Now let me see d strength of man u now.

Posted: at 8-05-2013 11:03 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

it's beta to bow out when the ovation is still loud bcos ManU is going nowhere next season, believe me!!! 

Posted: at 8-05-2013 11:08 AM (10 years ago) | Hero

better for him to avoid high BP next season

Posted: at 8-05-2013 11:30 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

makw him go rest small.he don do well for united

Posted: at 8-05-2013 11:33 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

Wow what a great way to retire when d ovation is loud. Sir Alex Ferguson, u will forever be remembered for what u hv done over d years for steadying d manchester utd ship

Posted: at 8-05-2013 11:46 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming