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27 pictures that sum-up Alex Ferguson’s 27 years at Manchester United

Football, bloody hell.

HE WON IT all and then some. Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United after 27 trophy-laden years.

Here are some of the highlights in pictures from down through the years…

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    Mute Paul Madigan
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    May 8th 2013, 10:12 AM

    Top man and a very hard act to follow

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    Mute Martin Tiernan
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    May 8th 2013, 10:21 AM

    There will never be anyone like the big man again! God knows how they are going to replace him!

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    May 8th 2013, 10:30 AM

    Greatest manager of all time.

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    May 8th 2013, 10:33 AM

    Absolute legend.the greatest manager of our time.utd will miss him.(I’m not a utd fan)

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    May 8th 2013, 12:04 PM

    I’m a Liverpool fan but I have to say this man was the best manager in my lifetime. Respect where it’s due. Big boots to step into. Maybe too big for someone like Moyes!!

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    Mute Martin Tiernan
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    May 8th 2013, 2:08 PM

    I fully agree!

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    Mute Graham Kavanagh
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    May 8th 2013, 5:32 PM

    Yeah, you gotta give Fergie credit, and the board for giving him time in his early years, just goes to show you need time to build, look at what it brought United. All other clubs should learn by now. Hope Liverpool will give Rodgers the time too to put his stamp on the club, no more rash jumping….

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    Mute Paul Furey
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    May 8th 2013, 11:00 AM

    I’ve heard that the Man Utd fans will pay tribute by having a minutes applause in the 98th minute.

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    Mute Leslie Alan Rock
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    May 8th 2013, 11:03 AM

    Predictable. .easy but not funny

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    May 8th 2013, 12:23 PM

    Very funny actually

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    Mute Mike Fitz
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    May 8th 2013, 12:58 PM

    Get a life sham!!! Im not a utd fan but he is the greatest manager we have ever seen in modern day football.

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    Mute Martin Tiernan
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    May 8th 2013, 2:11 PM

    Sour grapes from the ABS again!

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    Mute Martin Tiernan
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    May 8th 2013, 2:11 PM

    You tell him!!

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    May 8th 2013, 5:30 PM

    Theres an Anyone But Sunderland club too?

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    May 9th 2013, 12:58 AM

    Naw it’s the Anti Lock Braking System people. Annoyed that even they couldn’t put a stop to his success x

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    May 8th 2013, 10:17 AM

    2-1 against Munich ,,best ever

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    May 8th 2013, 10:22 AM

    Ole’s goal that night and Eric’s in the ’96 cup final are probably tied for my favourite football moments

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    May 8th 2013, 11:05 AM

    “and solskjaer has won it” nearly hit the ceiling when that goal went in

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    May 9th 2013, 12:56 AM

    I hit the ceiling when Sheringham equalised, when Ole scored the winner I froze, couldn’t believe it, then had the delayed reaction of going mental a few seconds later.

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    May 8th 2013, 10:15 AM

    What an absolute LEGEND

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    May 8th 2013, 10:40 AM

    The King is gone. Long live the KING!! Thank you Sir Alex for everything :-)

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    May 8th 2013, 11:11 AM

    A sad day. What a manager. No matter who you support you have to admit he is the greatest manager of all time. Legend

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    May 9th 2013, 12:07 AM

    Aguerooooooooooooooooooo

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    May 9th 2013, 12:58 AM

    13-1

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    May 9th 2013, 1:31 AM

    1-6

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    May 8th 2013, 10:17 AM

    2-1 against Munich ,,,,Best ever

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    May 8th 2013, 10:20 AM

    Stunned just stunned. .

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    May 8th 2013, 3:12 PM

    Sir Alex Ferguson.
    The Real Special One!
    Love him or Hate him, he’s a Legend..

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    May 8th 2013, 10:46 AM

    Caption on last pic is wrong its 20th not 19th

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    May 8th 2013, 12:12 PM

    Even my mother knows it was their 20th

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    May 8th 2013, 11:07 AM

    Thanks for the great memories Sir Alex

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    May 8th 2013, 1:24 PM

    When I saw it on sky sports this morning I couldn’t believe it, still hasn’t sunk in. What next now..moyes? Mourinho? Could mourinho bring ronaldo I wonder haha. We need someone for the longterm. Great to see supporters of other teams showing respect also :)

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    May 8th 2013, 1:42 PM

    Hard to believe it he was best manager ever it’s pity to see the begrudges red thumb marks on all the nice comments no pleasing some people

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    May 8th 2013, 10:12 AM

    :’(

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    May 8th 2013, 10:21 AM

    Explain please!

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    May 8th 2013, 10:53 AM

    Speechless, maybe

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    May 8th 2013, 11:15 AM

    So the Ayatollah Hogmanay is no more.David Moyes?Oh yes there is a God.Ahhaaaaaaaa!!!

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    May 8th 2013, 1:47 PM

    No doubting he is/was a great football manager but he is a bit of a bully and plenty of people outside united and their fans would dislike him. Would explain some of the red thumbs. Personally I think he’s a prik but there is no doubting his managerial record.

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    May 8th 2013, 2:08 PM

    Pretty much sums up the whole situation.

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    May 8th 2013, 2:12 PM

    That’s your problem!

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    May 8th 2013, 5:52 PM

    Lucky for football!! YOUR. Not a. Manager!!!!

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    May 8th 2013, 5:21 PM

    The black eyed peas will never be the same

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