The English language has a word – ‘Shock’. And thats the exact feeling every Manchester United fan is having today. And the blame goes to this news:

SIR ALEX FERGUSON RETIRES AS UNITED MANAGER AFTER 27 GLORIOUS YEARS !

It was totally unexpected- infact, as unexpected as Chelsea claiming that they have signed Messi.

But, its Sir Alex Ferguson’s (SAF) decision and we all will respect that. Through this post, we will do our small bit in paying tributes to the GREATEST football managing career ever.

When he joined United in 1986, the club was not in a good condition and the reigning champions were Liverpool. He vowed to knock Liverpool off their perch and he did that in 2010 when United surpassed Liverpool’s record of most English Premier league titles.

After overcoming a pretty difficult start to his career at Old Trafford, the home of United, SAF won his first trophy at the club in 1990 when he led them to an FA Cup final replay victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley. And since then, he has won 38 trophies with United over a glorious span of 27 years.

During his reign at Old Trafford, SAF has seen off challenges from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea under Jose Mourinho and ofcourse, Manchester City. During his era, United maintained a consistent winning run. Adversaries changed – from Liverpool to Arsenal to Chelsea and City, but United remained consistent champions; their latest EPL title coming this very year.

Whoever follows SAF as United manager, will have FUCKIN BIG SHOES to fill! United are the champions and to maintain that run is a huge task for the one who will follow him. Thats why only the best can handle this job. And considering SAF’s love for the club, he must have ensured that his successor doesnt face a difficult transition period. Rumors from sources such as BBC have cited that Christiano Ronaldo might be re-joining United this summer alongwith 2-3 other major signings. That will surely be a SAF masterstroke.

Among the favorites to succeed him :

Jurgen Klopp – current manager of Borussia Dormund

Jose Mourinho – TAKE THAT CHELSEA BITCHES!

David Moyes – Currently at Everton.

Anyhow, a very warm tribute to a glorious career & good wishes for the future to SAF – THE GREATEST MANAGER IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME!

Following is a list of trophies he won at United:

Premier League (13): 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13.

FA Cup (5): 1989-90, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04.

League Cup (4): 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10.

Charity/Community Shield (10): 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011.

Champions League (2): 1998-99, 2007-08.

European Cup Winners’ Cup (1): 1990-91.

European Super Cup (1): 1991.

Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999.

FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008.

I would end this post with his most famous statement :

‘My greatest challenge is not what’s happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their fucking perch. And you can print that.’ - On Alan Hansen questioning his future in 2002

RESPECT, SIR ALEX ! WE TAKE A BOW !

Note: All United fans and others can post their messages for Sir Alex at the official United site here.