[Brother Leon]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

Revealed: How tearful Sir Alex Ferguson broke the news of his retirement to players & staff

Yup

I shed a tear. **** this

[bbfan1991]

ManUtd_PressOffice ‏@ManUtd_PO
David Gill #MUTV exclusive: 'Board will take council from Sir Alex and Sir Bobby on new appointment...' #thankyousiralex

ManUtd_PressOffice ManUtd_PressOffice ‏@ManUtd_PO 3h
Sir Alex Ferguson retires. #thankyousiralex

[bbfan1991]

I have shed a few tears too, emotional day.

[bbfan1991]

ManUtd Stuff ‏@ManUtdStuff 3m
David Gill: "The new manager will have to have experience in both England and European competitions."

Can we rule out David Moyes now because of the European bit or is it a smokescreen?

[bbfan1991]

Rene reveals surprise

First-team coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed he only discovered news of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement on Wednesday morning at Carrington.



The Dutchman, who believes the boss must be feeling some relief at making the decision, obviously refused to be drawn on any successor - jokingly nominating Fred the Red as his choice!

Meulensteen was asked by Sky Sports News when he found out about the big story and replied: "Just this morning when I came to the club. He called us into his office and said what decision he has taken.

"It's always been on the cards - there has been speculation every season but the manager kept his cards close to his chest. He felt the time is right now and he's made that decision.

"He's obviously a man that thinks very, very hard and I'm sure he's taken a lot of thought in making this decision. I wish him all the best - he's been fantastic for the club, for Manchester United, and I'm hoping the fans give whoever comes in the same support as he gets."

The manager, predictably, ends on a high after guiding the team to a 13th Barclays Premier League title, the 20th overall, with the celebrations set to go into overdrive at Old Trafford on Sunday when the trophy will be lifted.

"I think we've responded really well to the big disappointment we had last year," added Meulensteen. "There was a determination around the whole place, especially from the manager, and he's delighted we won the title in the way we did."

Aww. I hope that Rene sticks around for the new era, his work goes un-noticed.

[bbfan1991]

SAF's titles: part one

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...es-part-1.aspx

SAF's titles: part two

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...es-part-2.aspx

[bbfan1991]

Sir Alex: Team builder

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Fe...m-builder.aspx

[Brother Leon]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

ManUtd Stuff ‏@ManUtdStuff 3m
David Gill: "The new manager will have to have experience in both England and European competitions."

Can we rule out David Moyes now because of the European bit or is it a smokescreen?

Everton have been in Europa have they not?

[bbfan1991]

We better get ready for David Moyes then...

[bbfan1991]

Europa League in the 2010/2011 season.

Originally Posted by Brother Leon

Everton have been in Europa have they not?

They've been in the champions league. Didn't get past the qualifying round, but still played in the competition.