ManUtd_PressOffice ‏@ManUtd_PO4mSir Alex Ferguson retires. #thankyousiralex

<http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22447018>

Shocking! and soo sad. THANK YOU SIR ALEX!

I still cannot believe it. Was starting to the think the man would outlive us all...

Still, makes perfect sense: 20th title taken from city rivals + hip operation + going out with a bang

='( ...The best manager in the history of the BPL and arguably the world... #RESPECT x100000000000000000000 for Sir Alex. #thankyousiralex

Just noticed! It's all over the place! Great respect to Sir Alex Ferguson for what he's done. Sensational.

Thank you, God (SAF)

SAF retires, and Jose Mourinho is planning to leave this season - it all adds up. #MOURINHOMANUTD!!!

nvm, I think Mourinho will go to Chelsea for sure. Then who will replace the legendary Alex?

I'm not sure who'll replace him but I am Pretty damn sure who WON'T (Hint: Jose Mourinho).

I think Jose is going to Chelsea. It seems a DONE deal.
#1 = All the major journos in Spain say so, JM with his kissy comments about the one club that "loves" him.
#2 = More importantly, just watched the Rafa presser where he all but spells out Mourinho's arrival "I think you know who will be coming" see Below:
<http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8697405/Rafael-Benitez-hints-Jose-Mourinho-will-be-Chelsea-manager-next-season>
#3 = Most Importantly = United don't want Mourinho: <http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/dec/07/bobby-charlton-jose-mourinho-manchester-united>

@Footaholic, yeah, I agree. I think Jose was never bound to be United, either way. I would question him if he did. All I could think of is David Moyes being the best replacement. I would be ecstatic if he did.

@Heisenburg: go to the talkroom

GG Sir Alex

Well done, Sir Alex. You've been a legend that no-one will ever equal. :)

I would like Moyes to come.....I mean Moyes and Fellaini....and Baines ;)

@Footaholic Mourinho stays at Real ;)

It's crazy to think that Man Utd will no longer be led by this man. He's been in charge of this team since I was 5 years old. Astounding.

tears in my eyes, heart broken. why i feel part of football died?
seeing united without SAF next season?

SAF stats:
played 1498 matches, won 893 matches which is about 60%, lost 268, draw 337
through them united players scored 4011 goals and their nets received 1988 goals.

his trophy list:
1) 13 epl titles
2) 5 fa cups
3) 2 uefa champions league.
4) 1 uefa cup winners cup
5) 1 uefa super cup.
6) 1 fifa world cup
7) 1 intercontinental cup
8) 4 carling cup
9) 10 charity shield.

SAF Aberdeen trophy list:

1) 3 league titles
2) 4 scottish fa cup
3) 1 scottish league cup winners
4) 1 european cup winners cup
5) 1 european super cup

I'm crying right now. No joke.