Alex Ferguson retires: Funny pictures of former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has announced that he will be resigning as Manchester Uniteds manager and will retire from football, ending his 27-year period in charge of the club. The Old Trafford boss himself and the team both produced statements confirming his departure on Wednesday morning (May 8, 2013). 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,” he said. It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape, and I believe I have done so. Alex Ferguson will have just two games left with Manchester United before staying at the famous club as a director and an ambassador. His last game in charge will be at West Brom on May 19. After Sir Alex announced his resignation, there has been a lot of speculation about who will be the hot favourite to take over at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho has been named as a front-runner to succeed the newly-retired manager while David Moyes is looking like the more likely choice. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also among the contenders to replace the Scot, who comes across as a strong and passionate man. However, apart from his serious side, Alex Ferguson has a funny side. There have been numerous funny moments involving the most successful manager in British football history. Let’s check out some funny photos of Sir Alex Ferguson and enjoy them for yourselves. Alex Ferguson has spent time with St Johnstone, Falkirk, St Mirren and Aberdeen before becoming Manchester United manager. The 71-year-old football icon began his managerial career in 1974 and won 49 trophies. Its been estimated that Alex Ferguson got through about 10 sticks of gum a match. It meant that over the course of his tenure at Man Utd, hes chewed enough sticks to stretch twice around the Old Trafford pitch. The former Manchester United boss guided the club to two European Cups, five FA Cups and four League Cup triumphs. Alex Ferguson shared a joke with coach Mike Phelan at the expense of Dimitar Berbatov while they sat on the bench behind the now-Fulham striker. See more pictures: » Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United: Funny Pictures After Winning 19th English Premier League » Funny images of Wayne Rooney » Funny Cartoons of Real Madrid vs Barcelona I love outdoor activities and sports, especially football. I like watching sports programs on TV in my free time.
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