Fergie set to retire?

News tonight is apparently Alex ferguson is set to retire at the end of the season. Don't have a link as I am on my mobile, but it's in the telegraph I think.

Good. Fuck off whiskey nose.

Moyes to the dmb's.

Martinez to Everton.

The news is bollocks.

As rumours of the 71-year-old’s imminent retirement swept Manchester, senior figures at the club failed to respond to repeated attempts to confirm or deny the story, which emerged following United’s player versus coaches golf day at Dunham Massey on Tuesday afternoon.

With United now forced to adhere to the strict rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange in terms of the release of significant information relating to the running of the club following last August’s partial flotation, any change of management would fall within those requirements.

As of Tuesday night, no statement over Ferguson’s future had been issued by United.

However, with sources close to the players confirming that the squad’s golf day had been overshadowed by suggestions that the Scot would be making an announcement ahead of Sunday’s clash with Swansea at Old Trafford, any ongoing uncertainty is unlikely to be allowed to continue to the point where it would affect the confidence of investors and, in turn, United’s New York share price.



However, having always cited his health as the primary factor in any decision to retire, the club’s confirmation on Friday evening that Ferguson – who had a heart pacemaker fitted in 2004 – would undergo hip surgery in August, two weeks before the start of the new season, raised fresh doubt over his determination to continue in the post.



Loads more here -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10042798/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-considering-retiring-as-Manchester-United-manager-before-end-of-the-week.html

Jose Mourinho rumoured to be returning to the PL and now this Fergie retirement rumour! 2 + 2 = 4.

Mourinho to replace Fergie.

Sgt. Bash wrote:Jose Mourinho rumoured to be returning to the PL and now this Fergie retirement rumour! 2 + 2 = 4.

Not a chance, to many spending restraints.

Now confirmed

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8698530/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-to-retire-this-summer-Manchester-United-confirm

About fucking time.

I hope nobody posts anything nice about him on this thread.

This is a Bolton Wanderers forum remember.

Needs to keep his nose under control. If it explodes it'll take half of Salford out!

Fuck , hope Mourinho aint going there it will make the Mancs more insufferable than they already are,especially the Sky mancs who watch all the games in the pub because they dont know where the ground is,

Football genius, Horrible horrible man. I wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire!

I would if i'd just drunk a large bottle of whisky.

David Moyes is the odds-on favourite to become the next United manager.

As a tribute to Fergie, the FA have agreed to honour Sir Alex's retirement in appropriate fashion. A minutes applause will take place during the 11th minute of extra time at all remaining games at Old Trafford this season.

Jamster26 wrote:David Moyes is the odds-on favourite to become the next United manager.

Mentioned on the radio that there was a proposal for Moyes to spend a year as Fergie's second in command before taking over, but most thought he wouldn't go for it.

I wonder if Everton will target a certain other Glasweigan to replace Moyes. I hope not...

Triumph wrote:

Sgt. Bash wrote:Jose Mourinho rumoured to be returning to the PL and now this Fergie retirement rumour! 2 + 2 = 4.

Not a chance, to many spending restraints.

I guess we'll soon find out! Moyes is favourite, Mourinho is second favourite. Decision has already been made and an announcement is expected in the next 48 hours.

Jamster26 wrote:I wonder if Everton will target a certain other Glasweigan to replace Moyes. I hope not...

Is Owen's phone ringing again?!

It's been suggested that Fergie is moving up to the boardroom so he can still keep an eye on things. I can't see Mourinho being happy with that arrangement.