FERGIE TIME UP

Regarded as the most successful coach in British football, Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure as Manchester United Manager will be concluded at the end of 2012/13 season after being in charge for 27 years.

The Scot, 71 has guided the Red Devils to win 38 trophies since he succeeded Ron Atkinson on 6 November 1986 at the Manchester club. The titles include 13 league titles,2 Champions league crowns, Five FA cups and Four League cups.

The Master planner’s made best signings that were behind his success at Manchester who they include, Peter Schemeichel who he signed from Brondby in 1991 who is regarded as the greatest keeper in the premier league history.

The following year, Fergie signed Eric Cantona from Leeds United whose 5 year spell at Man Utd will go down in history. Roy Keane followed in 1993 coming from Nottingham Forest, the Irish midfielder served for 12 years.

Cristiano Ronaldo came in 2003 from Sporting Lisbon who scored 42 goals for the club in 2007/08 season as the Red Devils won the Champions League before his exit to Real Madrid in a world record of ₤80million fee.

Edwin Van Der Sar joined in 2005 from Fulham and the Dutch goalkeeper established himself in the posts and was in no way fading force giving a solution in a position which had been left by Schmeichel’s exit. Robin Van Persie’s arrival from rivals Arsenal inspired Man Utd to reclaim the Premier League which they lost to their neighbours Manchester City being their 20^th and 13^th for Ferguson.

After Fergie’s retirement announcement, Rumours were all over about his successor with Everton’s David Moyes and Real Madrid’s Jose Mourinho believed to be potential successors but two days later it was confirmed that Moyes will take over from Ferguson signing a contract of six years with the club.

Ferguson upon his retirement will take on the dual role of director and ambassador for Man United praised the Glazer family that owns the club for providing him the platform to manage United to the best of his ability.