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Post by Stew on May 8, 2013 15:44:53 GMT
He brought certainty. Sport shouldn't do that but he managed it. That's why we're scared.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 15:45:51 GMT
He brought certainty. Sport shouldn't do that but he managed it. That's why we're scared. Scared? Im fucking terrified. |
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Post by jimbonda on May 8, 2013 16:43:24 GMT
oh man, where to start. i've just written a shitload of stuff and given up and deleted it because all you can do is scratch at the surface, it seems pointless trying to find the words
all you can say is that he is the whole integrity of the club, he's the guardian of everything that is good and proper about Manchester United, and today is a sad sad day.
i love the man and i'm gutted, haven't got time to worry about heading into the unknown because this is like a death in the family, he's been in charge since i was 2/3 years old, don't know any different. i'll worry about the direction of the club [and football in general] another time
i hope he leaves on his own time, that there was no nudge, no decision at board level that upset him, and above all that there's been no health scare between sundays notes and the last 24/48 hours.
it feels like football has just lost it's magic, hope it's not a lasting feeling. i'm not a regular match-goer, never was and probably never will be, but United has always been one of my biggest passions, always thinking and talking United, and Ferguson was always such a major part of that, the highs were heightened and significantly the lows were tolerable because the Wizard was in charge and everything was always going to be alright in the end.
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Post by ginger18legend on May 8, 2013 16:54:37 GMT
Thank you Sir Alex. You don't know it, but you've been an integral part of my life. There'll never be another like you.
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Post by jimbonda on May 8, 2013 16:57:13 GMT
Durham on Talksport said it's life changing for a number of fans of a certain age who know no different, and he meant it. and he's right.
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Post by ginger18legend on May 8, 2013 17:02:13 GMT
I said it before. Football as we know it is dead. Sir Alex has always been around since I started watching football. It still feels like a joke - the idea of someone else in our dugout.
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Post by ginger18legend on May 8, 2013 17:05:50 GMT
From Juventus' website -
Following Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to end his 26 year spell at the helm in Manchester, Juventus Football Club recalls the words of admiration spoken by the great man about the Bianconeri.
“Juventus were an example for my Manchester United. I had my players watch videos of Lippi’s team and would say, ‘Don’t look at the tactics or technique, we have that too, you need to learn to have that desire to win.’”
This quote provides Juve fans everywhere with a great sense of pride, not just because of the kind words, but also the fact that they all came from Sir Alex Ferguson, a true colossus of sport, not just of football or the Red Devils.
Although the Scotsman is principally known for his exploits in the Old Trafford dugout, he also enjoyed a successful playing career as a free-scoring striker, starting with Glasgow's Queen’s Park in 1957. Sir Alex went on to enjoy great success at various other Scottish clubs such as St. Johnstone, Dunfermline, Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United as he registered 170 goals in just 317 matches.
Before taking on the blockbuster job of Manchester United coach, Ferguson was already able to boast 12 years of managerial experience around his native Scotland, featuring spells with East Stirling, St. Mirren, Aberdeen and the Scottish national side.
Sir Alex moved to England in 1986 to take over from Ron Atkinson as manager of the Red Devils, with whom he would go on to achieve 24 major trophy successes: 13 Premier League, five FA Cup, four League Cup and two Champions League. These amazing statistics clearly demonstrate how successfully Ferguson managed to instill the aforementioned “desire to win” into his players as he guided them to the very pinnacle of the world game.
Earlier this morning, at the age of 71 and with two fixtures remaining in the Premier League season, the Scotsman finally decided to call time on his glorious 26 year reign at Old Trafford.
There have been many memorable clashes between Juventus and Manchester United over the years and it will be extremely strange not to see him on the touchline directing his troops when the two sides next meet. Thank you for the fond memories Sir Alex, it’s been an honour to share the pitch with you.
All associated with Juventus Football Club wish Sir Alex Ferguson the best of luck in the future
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I've always liked that football club
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Post by jimbonda on May 8, 2013 17:13:22 GMT
classy from Juve. He brought certainty. Sport shouldn't do that but he managed it. this is brilliant, and so true. |
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Post by traffordbrown on May 8, 2013 17:31:02 GMT
it feels like football has just lost it's magic, hope it's not a lasting feeling. i'm not a regular match-goer, never was and probably never will be, but United has always been one of my biggest passions, always thinking and talking United, and Ferguson was always such a major part of that, the highs were heightened and significantly the lows were tolerable because the Wizard was in charge and everything was always going to be alright in the end. Thanks for this Jim. This paragraph comes close to summing up my feelings right now. Very proud to say I was lucky enough to meet the man. He ruffled my hair as a 7 year old when my dad told him my middle name is Trafford. Sir Alex pissed himself at that. A treasured memory. |
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Post by Kamilo on May 8, 2013 17:36:59 GMT
it feels like football has just lost it's magic, hope it's not a lasting feeling. i'm not a regular match-goer, never was and probably never will be, but United has always been one of my biggest passions, always thinking and talking United, and Ferguson was always such a major part of that, the highs were heightened and significantly the lows were tolerable because the Wizard was in charge and everything was always going to be alright in the end. Thanks for this Jim. This paragraph comes close to summing up my feelings right now. Very proud to say I was lucky enough to meet the man. He ruffled my hair as a 7 year old when my dad told him my middle name is Trafford. Sir Alex pissed himself at that. A treasured memory. Love this |
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Post by ginger18legend on May 8, 2013 17:39:08 GMT
You're an incredibly lucky guy Traff! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by traffordbrown on May 8, 2013 17:41:38 GMT
I'm gonna try to dig out the photo later. I need to see them now more than ever.
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Post by Bestie on May 8, 2013 17:48:28 GMT
Very proud to say I was lucky enough to meet the man. He ruffled my hair as a 7 year old when my dad told him my middle name is Trafford. Sir Alex pissed himself at that. A treasured memory. Exactly the sort of story I was hoping for in this thread. Awesome moment, cheers Traff. |
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Post by karthy on May 8, 2013 17:55:07 GMT
you have no idea how Jealous i am right now Traff and how Teary eyed that made me too.
Cos after years i had finally gotten enough amount to make it too OT to see us play and watch him , only to hear this today.. so you can imagine
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Post by traffordbrown on May 8, 2013 18:05:57 GMT
Jesus, Karthy. Nightmare. Sorry to hear that buddy.
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