Alex Ferguson to retire

This article is on the end of an era for Manchester United, an era they call the Alex Ferguson era.
Manchester United recently announced that Ferguson, aged 71, is to retire. Sir Alex Ferguson has been in charge of Manchester United for 27 seasons, in which he acquired 13 premier league titles and two European cups. Ferguson retired before in 2002 but then came back saying it “Wasn’t the right time then.” Now, eleven years later he does think it is the right time to retire. Rumours had been swirling around for quite some time but still the retirement comes as a surprise to most people.

Personally I find it astonishing that a man aged 71 is still able to coach a football club. Within the club he was apparently known as an Old boot, but a sturdy one. His training and effort have undoubtedly been of great importance and value to Manchester United. I hope that in the future Manchester United is able to find a coach that is just a great, or even better, than Alex Ferguson. However I do think that is a feat extremely difficult to acquire. In the future we’ll see if the next coach can one up Ferguson.

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