Sir Alex retires
• Thirteenth league title in 26 years will be his last
• Most successful manager in English football history to become a director of Manchester United FC
• Most successful manager in English football history to become a director of Manchester United FC
NYSE: MANU. Manchester, UK. Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season, Manchester United announced today.
The
most successful manager in English football history will bow out after
the West Bromwich Albion game on 19 May and join the football club
board.
Announcing his decision to retire, Sir Alex Ferguson 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 organization 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,
