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Sir Alex Ferguson Wins Premier League Manager Of The Year

Legendary Scottish football manager and former player, Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson, announced his resignation from his 26-year-role as manager of Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson is the longest serving manager of Manchester United! Check out these top 10 moments of Fergie's career as MU manager!

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21 May: Ferguson bags Premier League manager of the year award

Sir Alex Ferguson is named LMA Manager of the Year after guiding Manchester United to a 20th Premier League title, "In a way I am glad it is all over now because it has been hard work."

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Receiving the award from West Ham manager Sam Allardyce at the LMA awards dinner on Monday evening, Ferguson joked that West Brom boss Steve Clarke should have been given the honor for scoring five times against his United side on Sunday (19 May 2013).

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13 May: Alex Ferguson gets perfect sendoff in last home match

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Manchester United scored a trademark late goal to seal a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea City yesterday which gave Alex Ferguson the perfect sendoff in his last home match as manager of the Old Trafford club.

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Ferguson, "My retirement doesn't mean the end of my life with the club. I will be able to enjoy watching them rather than suffering with them."

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There were no tears from Ferguson, although he came close at times during an emotional five-minute speech to the crowd. Instead, just pure happiness and satisfaction. The smile never left his face.

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Confirmed: Moyes signs six-year deal as Man Utd manager

Siapa Jurulatih Baru Manchester United Menggantikan Alex Ferguson?.

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David Moyes is the new Manchester United manager. The former Everton boss has signed a six-year deal at the club — signalling an intent from the board to see him at Old Trafford for the long run.

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This is the first time United have appointed a new manager after 26 and a half years of Sir Alex Ferguson‘s reign.

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Moyes, 50, is a fellow Glaswegian, and he has built his reputation on a fierce will to win and a knack for rooting out transfer bargains in unexpected locations.

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Who will replace Sir Alex Ferguson as MU manager?

According to The Telegraph, David Moyes will be confirmed as the next Manchester United manager today, 9 May 2013.

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David Moyes will be confirmed as the next Manchester United manager today, 9 May 2013, following Sir Alex Ferguson's recommendation to the club's hierarchy that his fellow Scot succeed him at Old Trafford.

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Former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes Moyes would be the best candidate, "What we're looking for is, not someone to come in 10 months or 3 years, we want someone to come stay there & give stability."

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Sir Alex Ferguson quits Manchester United after 26 years

"Going forward, I am delighted to take on the roles of both Director and Ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future."

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Sir Alex Ferguson, also known as Fergie, issued a statement, "This decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about. It is the right time."

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1990: Alex Ferguson wins his first trophy in FA Cup as Manchester United manager

Alex Ferguson celebrates with Bryan Robson after winning his first trophy with United after they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in an FA Cup final replay in 1990.

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1996: Alex Ferguson celebrates MU's triumphs after Eric Cantona's winning strike

Ferguson celebrates United's triumphs in 1996 after Eric Cantona's winning strike.

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1994: Fergie grows "Fergie's Fledglings" (Beckham, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Gary & Phil Neville)

It was widely known that Ferguson felt that United had a number of young players who were ready to play in the first team. The youngsters, who would be known as "Fergie's Fledglings", included Gary Neville, Phil Neville, David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, who would all go on to be important members of the team.

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1999: Alex Ferguson knighted for his services to his country via English football

A successful season ending in a treble saw him become a knight in recognition of his services to his country via English football in 1999, and he famously called for star player Ryan Giggs to join him in this honor.

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2003: Ferguson causes David Beckham stitches over the eye after throwing/kicking a boot at him

Alex Ferguson threw or kicked a boot that struck Beckham over the eye, causing a cut that required stitches.

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David Beckham's relationship with his manager deteriorated further on 15 February 2003 when, in the changing room following an FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, a furious Alex Ferguson threw or kicked a boot that struck Beckham over the eye, causing a cut that required stitches.

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2004: Fergie signs Wayne Rooney (the world's most expensive teenager at more than £20million)

Sir Alex Ferguson seen hugging Wayne Rooney in this picture.

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2008: Ferguson wins Premier League and Champions League, seeing off runners-up Chelsea in both

Ferguson's United piled on the pain for big-spending Chelsea, winning the Premier League and then seeing off Avram Grant's side on penalties in the final of the Champions League in Moscow.

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2011: Ferguson obtains 12th Premier League title & took MU above Liverpool's tally of 18 English titles

In 2010-2011, United were crowned champions, with Dimitar Berbatov impressing and new signing Javier Hernandez enjoying a brilliant start to life in England. For the manager, it was an astonishing 12th Premier League title. Significantly, it was the club's 19th, which finally took them above Liverpool's tally of 18 English titles, a significant milestone for Fergie.

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2011: Sir Alex Ferguson wins Barclays Manager of the Season award

Manchester United claimed awards double with Sir Alex Ferguson and Nemanja Vidic landing the Barclays Manager and Player of the Season honours in 2011.

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2013: Fergie signs Robin Van Persie from Arsenal

The Dutchman celebrating after he converted his 66th minute penalty in the 2-0 win against the Potters, which sparked his run towards the Manchester United dugout where he clattered into the Scottish boss.

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Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates with Fergie after he converted his 66th minute penalty in the 2-0 win against the Potters.

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