Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher wheels away after scoring the second versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Darren Fletcher: 'I want to pay back Sir Alex Ferguson following exit'
Darren Fletcher says that he intends to repay the soon-to-be retired Sir Alex Ferguson by returning to Manchester United's first team following his illness.
May 9, 09:21
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against Sunderland on March 30, 2013
Sir Bobby Charlton: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't get in way of new manager'
Sir Bobby Charlton insists that Sir Alex Ferguson will not get in the way of the new Manchester United manager.
May 9, 08:53
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha is surrounded by Watford players in the two side's clash on February 8, 2013
Ian Holloway "disappointed" for Wilfried Zaha following Sir Alex Ferguson exit
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway says he feels "disappointed" that Wilfried Zaha will be unable to play under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
May 9, 08:41
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand tells Twitter followers 'retirement is not welcome'
Rio Ferdinand says that the word "retirement" is "not welcome" on Twitter following Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to step down as Manchester United boss.
May 9, 08:32
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during his side's match against Liverpool on March 2, 2013
Roberto Martinez 'not been contacted by Everton over managerial job'
Roberto Martinez reportedly claims that he has not been contacted by Everton over potentially replacing David Moyes as Everton manager.
May 9, 08:21
Pele
Pele: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is my coaching idol'
Brazil legend Pele describes Sir Alex Ferguson as his coaching "idol" after the Manchester United manager announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
May 9, 07:05
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle: 'Sir Alex Ferguson replacement has hard task'
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes that whoever replaces Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United has an uphill challenge.
May 9, 03:39
Dwight Yorke
Dwight Yorke: 'There will never be anyone like Sir Alex Ferguson'
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes that the legacy left by Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford will never be surpassed.
May 9, 03:32
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against Sunderland on March 30, 2013
Sam Allardyce hails Sir Alex Ferguson's career
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce hails the career of Sir Alex Ferguson following his announcement that he will retire of the end of the season.
May 9, 01:33
Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from a free-kick against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Manchester United: 'Wayne Rooney not for sale'
Manchester United insist that Wayne Rooney is not for sale amid rumours that he wants a move away from the Premier League champions.
May 8, 23:37
Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013
Everton chairman: 'David Moyes deal not yet done'
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright says that reports claiming David Moyes has joined Manchester United are premature.
May 8, 23:07
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against West Ham on April 17, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson 'made retirement decision in February'
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly reached the decision to retire at the end of the season three months ago.
May 8, 22:53
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney linked with £30m Chelsea switch
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is rumoured to have personally sanctioned a £30m offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
May 8, 22:07
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson celebrates with the European Cup
Gary Neville hails "incredible" Sir Alex Ferguson
Gary Neville insists that Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time following the Scot's announcement that he will step down at Manchester United this summer.
May 8, 18:28
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer: 'I almost joined Manchester United'
Alan Shearer concedes that Sir Alex Ferguson was close to convincing him to sign for Manchester United in 1996.
May 8, 17:18
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates winning the Premier League with Man Utd on April 22, 2013
Mark Hughes: 'Sir Alex Ferguson timing right'
Mark Hughes believes that the timing is right for Sir Alex Ferguson to retire as manager of Manchester United.
May 8, 17:08
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline at Stoke on December 15, 2012
David Moyes meeting with Bill Kenwright?
A report claims that David Moyes is meeting with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright amid reports linking him with Manchester United.
May 8, 17:08
Marcello Lippi
Marcello Lippi: 'I had a great rapport with Sir Alex Ferguson'
Former Juventus boss Marcello Lippi says that Sir Alex Ferguson modelled his Manchester United side on the Turin club.
May 8, 16:42
Manchester United's David Beckham with manager Alex Ferguson
David Beckham brands Sir Alex Ferguson "the greatest"
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham takes to Facebook to praise Sir Alex Ferguson, who will step down as manager of the club at the end of the season.
May 8, 16:26
Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013
Is David Moyes the right man for Manchester United?
Sports Mole provides the cases for and against David Moyes being appointed the next manager of Manchester United.
May 8, 16:17
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline during the match against Stoke on March 30, 2013
David Moyes to attend Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur?
Speculation claims that reported Manchester United managerial target David Moyes is to watch Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur tonight.
May 8, 14:54
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "I have learnt from the best"
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals that he learnt much from working under Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 14:41
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson proudly displays the FA Cup and Premier League trophies
Sir Alex Ferguson's all-time Manchester United XI
Sports Mole puts together the best team from Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge of Manchester United.
May 8, 14:28
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson during the 1990 FA Cup final
Martin Edwards: 1990 FA Cup success "saved" Sir Alex Ferguson
Former chairman Martin Edwards admits that Sir Alex Ferguson may have been relived of his duties had Manchester United not won the FA Cup in 1990.
May 8, 14:19
Blackpool boss Paul Ince on the touchline during the match against Birmingham on March 5, 2013
Paul Ince admits shock
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince says that he was shocked to learn of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
May 8, 13:24
Manchester United players celebrate winning the Premier League title on April 22, 2013
Manchester United players told who new manager is?
Numerous reports claim that the Manchester United squad know who will be replacing Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 13:21
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson: "It's a sad day for football"
England boss Roy Hodgson says that Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement as the manager of Manchester United caught him by surprise.
May 8, 13:11
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline during the match against Spurs on April 7, 2013
Report: David Moyes to be named Manchester United boss on Thursday
Everton boss David Moyes will be named as the successor to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in the next 24 hours, according to reports.
May 8, 13:00
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo laugh during a news conference
Cristiano Ronaldo thanks "boss" Sir Alex Ferguson
Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo takes to Twitter to thank Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 12:37
Bryan Robson
Bryan Robson praises "the greatest club manager ever"
Former Manchester United skipper Bryan Robson brands Sir Alex Ferguson "the greatest club manager ever".
May 8, 12:25
David Gill
David Gill: 'We will move quickly'
Manchester United chief executive David Gill says that the club will 'move quickly' to appoint a successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 12:14
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates winning the Premier League with Man Utd on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson's top five signings at Manchester United
Sports Mole picks out Sir Alex Ferguson's best five signings as manager of Manchester United.
May 8, 12:04
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
In Pictures: The Career of Sir Alex Ferguson
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's career in football.
May 8, 11:43
Denis Irwin playing for Manchester United
Denis Irwin praises "fantastic" Sir Alex Ferguson
Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin says that it was "fantastic" to work under Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 11:38
Lou Macari
Lou Macari admits concern
Former Manchester United midfielder Lou Macari admits that it is going to be "tough" to follow Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 11:11
Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy in 1993
In profile: Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure at Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge of Manchester United.
May 8, 11:09
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Richard Scudamore: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has left footprint on Premier League'
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes that retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left a "footprint" on English football.
May 8, 11:04
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
David Bernstein: 'Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements are remarkable'
FA chairman David Bernstein praises Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements after the Manchester United manager revealed that he would leave his role as the club's manager at the end of the season.
May 8, 10:49
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson proudly displays the FA Cup and Premier League trophies
Rene Meulensteen: 'Sir Alex Ferguson felt the time was right'
Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen praises Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 10:46
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against West Ham on April 17, 2013
Alan Tonge: "It's a very sad day"
Former Manchester United apprentice Alan Tonge takes to Twitter to praise Sir Alex Ferguson.
May 8, 10:32
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