Wasn't quite sure where to put this, merely a rumour at the moment but not a Chelsea rumour, the potential repercussions deem it thread worthy.

 

 

 

As rumours of the 71-year-old’s imminent retirement swept Manchester, senior figures at the club failed to respond to repeated attempts to confirm or deny the story, which emerged following United’s player versus coaches golf day at Dunham Massey on Tuesday afternoon.

 

With United now forced to adhere to the strict rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange in terms of the release of significant information relating to the running of the club following last August’s partial flotation, any change of management would fall within those requirements.

 

As of Tuesday night, no statement over Ferguson’s future had been issued by United.

 

However, with sources close to the players confirming that the squad’s golf day had been overshadowed by suggestions that the Scot would be making an announcement ahead of Sunday’s clash with Swansea at Old Trafford, any ongoing uncertainty is unlikely to be allowed to continue to the point where it would affect the confidence of investors and, in turn, United’s New York share price.

 

When United’s owners, the Glazer family, issued its prospectus for the club’s £500m bond issue in January 2010, the prospect of Ferguson leaving the club and potentially jeopardising future success was raised by the Americans as one of the risk factors attached to investing in the club.

 

 

 

Telegraph

 

Obviously all conjecture at this stage, but this type of story doesn't get legs without a grain of truth given Fergie's pally relationship with the press.

 

Moyes will no doubt be a prime candidate if it happens, hopefully it wouldn't throw a spanner in the works vis a vis Jose's return.

Edited May 7, 201313 yr by Lofty 1905

Rumours are he is announcing it in his speech to the united fans in the final home game. Every year he addresses the fans on the pitch after final home game, and they reckon he will announce it then.

Pure rumour at the momen. Cant see it myself.

IF this is true, is there a possibility that JM's destination might be Old Trafford? (serious question - not posed to troll)

IF this is true, is there a possibility that JM's destination might be Old Trafford? (serious question - not posed to troll)

 

 

It's anyone's guess, he did publicly distance himself from the United role not too long ago and it is often said that the Glazer's wouldn't want him because of his image (Ironic, given Fergie's abrasive nature), but you can never say never in football.

IF this is true, is there a possibility that JM's destination might be Old Trafford? (serious question - not posed to troll)

 

Exactly my thoughts, makes me nervous.

I wouldn't rule it out one bit. Jose playing the ultimate game with us all.

Boy will it hurt.

Exactly my thoughts, makes me nervous.

 

The common wisdom about SAF's replacement is that it'll have to be a major managerial talent or someone like Moyes who has a lower profile but is thought of well. JM would fit the first category. I wonder whether he'd think that following on from SAF is too high risk (i.e. a hard act to follow and, given that the Man U fans throw a wobbly over one loss, how patient would they be with a new face?). Interesting, if true.

Would, bjd, would, don't use future tense!

If it happens I actually hope the media campaign for Rafa to be given the job.

I keep hearing what a "great job" Rafa has done at Chelsea and how "grateful" I should be he is our manager despite him cocking up 3 semi finals (2 of which should have been trophies in the bag) and a string of cup games that consisted of the mighty Prague, Steau, Rubin Kazan and Basel (for FA Cup see Southampton, Brentford, Boro and a tired Man U side).

I also keep hearing how those big bad Chelsea fans of up to 30-40 years of support have mistreated poor old Rafa.

So it makes sense right? If Benitez has done such a great job and has been badly mistreated he deserves a whack at a top job? Where better than United?

Okay let's cut the crap here, the media deep down know Rafa is an average manager who would most likely leave United battling it out for top 4 next year, but in contrast happy to let Chelsea fail and effectively allow history to be re-writtten (what was it? 4 points off 1st when he came).

Rant Over.

Red Cafe making interesting reading. A mixture of distress at possibility of losing SAF, quite a lot of opposition to Moyes as a replacement and some speculation that United are going to 'gazump' Chelsea for JM.

One poster on Red Cafe saying that bookies have stopped taking bets on SAF retiring.

At mo, everything is speculation.

Edited May 7, 201313 yr by Thfc

I've seen a rumour that Fergie is having a hip replacement so will miss start of the season, Moyes will take over for the start of the season and be Fergie's number two until he retires, then Moyes will take over.

He will be gone this year or next. This year looks like a good bet with either Moyes or JM or even Ancelotti at a left field appointment will all probably be available. 
 

Mourinho to United with 100 million to sign Bale and Ronaldo. Now there is a scary thought.

The common wisdom about SAF's replacement is that it'll have to be a major managerial talent or someone like Moyes who has a lower profile but is thought of well. JM would fit the first category. I wonder whether he'd think that following on from SAF is too high risk (i.e. a hard act to follow and, given that the Man U fans throw a wobbly over one loss, how patient would they be with a new face?). Interesting, if true.

not directly related to the thread but i have to comment how refreshing it is to have thfc on the shed end. granted your not a chelsea supporter but whenever I'm online you always offer interesting opinions and outsider views without trying to wind up cfc supporters

I have looked forward to this for many years, but now it is coming at the worst possible moment for us in regards to Jose i'm just f**king nervous.

the chance of Jose leaving Madrid for United is the same as Fergie leaving United for Chelsea. lets be real

@danroan: Hearing there could be a Utd statement as early as 10am tomorrow. Club officials on standby.

Mourinho loves Chelsea through-and-through but if the opportunity came up to succeed Alex Ferguson... he would take it.

 

Tense tense times ahead.

http://www.redcafe.net/f6/sir-alex-ferguson-considering-retiring-manchester-united-manager-370296/index2.html

 

The Redcafe thread.

Might want to follow this in the coming days.

I wouldn't rule it out one bit. Jose playing the ultimate game with us all.

Boy will it hurt.

 

 

 

I've been fearing the worst all along...

Edited May 8, 201313 yr by Amputechture

Just heard this on BBC Radio 5:

'...there's increasing speculation that Sir Alex Ferguson...(to announce retirement)'.

BBC hedging its bets - 'speculation' is vague, but they are also going with story. The poss JM angle aside, this could be a landmark week.

IF this is true, is there a possibility that JM's destination might be Old Trafford? (serious question - not posed to troll)

Yup, my thoughts exactly.

It won't happen. He is coming to us.

 

The very thought of him taking over at Old Trafford makes me want to break down and cry.

Radio 5 saying that large amounts have been bet on Moyes going to Man U. Could be insiders, etc trying to benefit from advanced info re. SAF.

I hope that JM does come to yous.

can't see fergie quitting

Radio 5 saying that large amounts have been bet on Moyes going to Man U. Could be insiders, etc trying to benefit from advanced info re. SAF.

I hope that JM does come to yous.

I have to ask why - if both of the above happen - we will win the league next season, it's almost a guarantee