Manchester United: The sad truth behind Alex Ferguson’s resignation – THE WORLD

was a death in the family in May 2013, the reason for the resignation of coaching legend Alex Ferguson after 27 years on the bench Manchester United. The “Daily Telegraph” said The 73-year-old Scotsman: “I would definitely continuing.” But the death of the twin sister Bridget his wife Cathy in 2012 put the farewell process in motion.

2002 Cathy Ferguson had her husband still discouraged by a possible resignation. “.. But this time I told her that I stop She has not raised an objection I have known that she also wanted,” said Ferguson, who had just won with United in 2013 its 13th league title: “I saw a Sitting in the evening watching TV and felt how lonely she is. Her sister was missing her very much. ” A concrete reason for his step he had at that time not included.

His successor David Moyes failed all along the line and was for a year by the current coach Louis van Gaal replaced. With three wins in the first five league games, the team led by captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is started passable.

In the interview, Ferguson contradicted the accusation that he had Moyes an outdated , passed unambitious team: “That’s right, definitely not Manchester United is always in motion, even then, we have pushed some things with young players..”

His last game as a team manager denied Ferguson on May 19, 2013 against West Bromwich Albion, after which he moved to the Executive Board on. With ManUnited he took a total of 38 trophies, including two Champions League .

Ferguson stopped after nearly 27 years at United on

              After 27 years, almost as manager of Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson to listen to the end of the season. With Ferguson United 13 times champion, five times Cup winners and twice won the Champions League Source: Reuters.

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