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.
I still think it's BS unless he's had some type of health scare which I don't think considering he was golfing, guessing it's the hip thing, he stays a few years, and then someone like Klopp takes over and brings a few of ze Germans with him
all his comments lately have talked about the future, and he would definitely want some type of farewell tour
It is something I simply made up though, so don't take it with even a grain of salt. Don't take it at all. I've already had a laugh about Chelsea's managerial nightmare this year, wouldn't it be nice if MUFC had one as well!
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I thought it was the worst kept secret of the last fews years that Moyes is going I take over. With all that has been said about his future at Everton this year and the fact that they were openly speculating about it on the radio this morning I think it is a pretty sure thing. Apparently the bookies this so also.
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What a sad, sad day. We all knew that would come one day, but I'm in shock that it happens now ... but it makes sense. With title #20, he finishes on a high, and frankly, I think it's time for a change. Some of his ideas in recent history were a bit outdated and I had concerns that he could lead us back on track (yes, United won the PL again, but still they are lightyears behind the European elite right now).
I have my fingers crossed for David Moyes, I always felt that he would be a perfect fit for United. I have a bad feeling though that Mourinho will be the new manager ... and I will puke a lot if it happens. I hate that guy with a burning passion and I would hate to see him manage United.
Probably my favourite ever moment of Sir Alex:
Only one of tons of great moments though. What a legend. I know he was hated by many fans of the other clubs, but for me, there will never be a greater manager. The success that he has enjoyed will be unrivaled, especially because he won it all with the same club over a span of nearly 27 years. Simply incredible.
@Barnescherub: Alex Ferguson actually retired 5 years ago,but with Fergie time added on it's only just come to the end now.
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Both the Times and the Independent say it's Moyes. Hope it's true, but still skeptic.
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David Moyes will be named as the new manager of Manchester United in the next 24 hours. The Barclays Premier League champions have agreed to appoint the Everton manager as Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement at Old Trafford.
Manchester United hope to appoint the Everton manager David Moyes as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor by the end of the week, The Independent has learned. The 50-year-old is out of contract in the summer and he is the first choice to take over from Ferguson, whose retirement after 27 years was announced this morning.
What a sad, sad day. We all knew that would come one day, but I'm in shock that it happens now ... but it makes sense. With title #20, he finishes on a high, and frankly, I think it's time for a change. Some of his ideas in recent history were a bit outdated and I had concerns that he could lead us back on track (yes, United won the PL again, but still they are lightyears behind the European elite right now).
I have my fingers crossed for David Moyes, I always felt that he would be a perfect fit for United. I have a bad feeling though that Mourinho will be the new manager ... and I will puke a lot if it happens. I hate that guy with a burning passion and I would hate to see him manage United.
I think this may have been a big part of it. Doesnt look like anyone is in any position to challenge for the CL outside of some really top, top clubs. So, while Fergie would have wanted another CL, it doesnt look likely any time soon.
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I think in the future you may see an Edmonton Oilers-type scenario play out in Salford with Giggs, Solskjaer and Neville all seemingly interested in managerial/coaching positions within the club. Whichever individual is hired in the coming hours may not be the longterm appointment some may think.
The list of former United players turned managers is long, but three names in particular have been discussed when talk has turned to United's coaching staff in recent months - and only one is already in club management.
Ferguson is known to have identified Ryan Giggs as a serious candidate for the future, talking privately and with conviction about the idea of the Welshman, or indeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, taking on the role at some stage in the future.
Giggs is in the process of gaining his coaching qualifications and Ferguson has, in the past, told friends he could adapt to the role of manager and ensure continuity in a similar way to that achieved by Pep Guardiola at Barcelona.
The 71-year-old has spoken similarly about Solskjaer, who was a great success in charge of United's reserve team before he left in 2011 to take over as coach of Molde, who he has since led to successive Norwegian titles.
Paul Scholes has previously advocated Giggs as a candidate to succeed Ferguson. In an interview with FourFourTwo magazine last season, Scholes said: "People have talked about Mourinho. It can change quickly. It's about who is successful at the time. You just want the best man for the job. I could see Ryan Giggs becoming manager."
Gary Neville is another who would jump at the chance to get involved in a new United coaching set-up and, perhaps one day, take
Dang I wish that he could just manage United forever. But there is no defeating time unfortunately. Like he said he got lucky that he was given so much time to do his thing and he did it better than anybody else. Moyes is a good choice but man what an act to have to follow. Good luck to him. He certainly did a good job at Everton so hopefully he can come in and keep the team at the top.
