Fergie Out, Moyes In

**Stringer** · 07-05-2013 09:28 PM

Apparently could bow out in the summer, Moyes his replacement.

Imagine Moyes and Rooney

**alan1875** · 07-05-2013 09:32 PM

Never gonna happen. They'll carry Fergie out of Old Trafford in a box I reckon. Utd would be in disarray if they let him go now.

**Curly1875** · 07-05-2013 09:34 PM

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Never gonna happen. They'll carry Fergie out of Old Trafford in a box I reckon. Utd would be in disarray if they let him go now.

I think he'll eventually retire as a manager but I expect he'll still probably play role at the club for the rest of his years, say a director of football or something along those lines

**CB_NO3** · 07-05-2013 09:34 PM

The Special One to United rumours are going into overdrive on Twitter.

**~~Hibercelona~~** · 07-05-2013 09:35 PM

Fergie speaks of retiring every year.

Truth is, he's terrified at the idea of a manager one day over taking his record, so he want's to gain as much achievements as possible, all the way down to his last breath.

Fair play to him. He's a very arrogant person, but his stubbornness is also his greatest strength.

**Zander** · 07-05-2013 09:36 PM

They were discussing this on 5 live
The Observer or Telegraph is pushing the story, he could be gone by the weekend.
The bookies have made Moyes the favourite

***NORTHERNHIBBY*** · 07-05-2013 09:37 PM

I would guess that he wants to win another European Cup before he finally hands his tin in.

**alan1875** · 07-05-2013 09:43 PM

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Fergie speaks of retiring every year.

Truth is, he's terrified at the idea of a manager one day over taking his record, so he want's to gain as much achievements as possible, all the way down to his last breath.

Fair play to him. He's a very arrogant person, but his stubbornness is also his greatest strength.

Is it not more that the media always ask Fergie if he's retiring rather than him brining it up. Apart from once about 10 years ago, I can't remember him really even entertaining it.
I don't think he's scared of someone beating his record because he'll be long dead before that probably happens. I think he's probably worried that if he packs it in his health could actually decline... It's probably keeping him fit both physically and mentally.

**jgl07** · 07-05-2013 09:50 PM

He will go out like Brian Clough when the red wine and whisky finally catches up with him.

I can't see United going for Moyes. He has won nothing in 11 years at Everton. Even Alex McLeish had some silverware with Birmingham as has Redknapp with Portsmouth and Dalglish with Liverpool.

OK he has done a decent job with limited resources but is that what Man United want? Maybe the Glazers's are looking for someone to finish in the top three every year and guarantee Champions' League football without spending the money needed to win trophies? It may be the way to ensure maximum financial returns (Wenger has been doing that for years with Arsenal) but it would not be acceptable for United. Certainly not with City around!

The brightest of the younger managers around in England is Roberto Martinez but he needs a spell with a bigger club before he will be ready for a top-four team.

I would think that United will dodge the issue by persuading the red nosed one to stay around for a season or two before going for an established name from Europe.

**Stringer** · 07-05-2013 09:53 PM

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He will go out like Brian Clough when the red wine and whisky finally catches up with him.

I can't see United going for Moyes. He has won nothing in 11 years at Everton. Even Alex McLeish had some silverware with Birmingham as has Redknapp with Portsmouth and Dalglish with Liverpool.

OK he has done a decent job with limited resources but is that what Man United want? Maybe the Glazers's are looking for someone to finish in the top three every year and guarantee Champions' League football without spending the money needed to win trophies? It may be the way to ensure maximum financial returns (Wenger has been doing that for years with Arsenal) but it would not be acceptable for United. Certainly not with City around!

The brightest of the younger managers around in England is Roberto Martinez but he needs a spell with a bigger club before he will be ready for a top-four team.

I would think that United will dodge the issue by persuading the red nosed one to stay around for a season or two before going for an established name from Europe.

He will go to Everton.

And Fenlon in before anyone says it .

**jgl07** · 07-05-2013 09:57 PM

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The Special One to United rumours are going into overdrive on Twitter.

His brand of football would not be stylish enough for United. I think he is a shoe-in for Chelsea.

The Interim One will be available however!

***nonshinyfinish*** · 07-05-2013 09:59 PM

Fergie out, Fenlon in.

**Stringer** · 07-05-2013 10:01 PM

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His brand of football would not be stylish enough for United. I think he is a shoe-in for Chelsea.

The Interim One will be available however!

United play pretty bland and defensive football. They just control the pace of the game very well.

Fergie hates rafa with a passion. You have heard the facts rant.

***.Sean.*** · 07-05-2013 10:03 PM

Was his brother a coach at Hibs?

**ScottB** · 07-05-2013 10:07 PM

I don't see it, the side he's building is coming into its prime, I think he'll launch at least one last big push for the Champions League before he calls it quits.

**Sir David Gray** · 07-05-2013 10:10 PM

Can't see Sir Alex retiring any time soon to be honest.

He's still in good health and he's still winning major honours and he's got a free rein to do whatever he wants at one of the world's largest football clubs.

Health permitting, I wouldn't be surprised if he's still at Old Trafford when he's 80!

He certainly won't be forced out, that's for sure. The hierarchy at United must be dreading the day that they've got to finally find his replacement!

***J-C*** · 07-05-2013 10:11 PM

Getting hip replacement done in the summer, 2 rumours are Moyes to be his no.2 for a season, then takes over.............Jose to take over with Fergie going upstairs, they're very good friends.

**Stringer** · 07-05-2013 10:12 PM

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Can't see Sir Alex retiring any time soon to be honest.

He's still in good health and he's still winning major honours and he's got a free rein to do whatever he wants at one of the world's largest football clubs.

Health permitting, I wouldn't be surprised if he's still at Old Trafford when he's 80!

He certainly won't be forced out, that's for sure. The hierarchy at United must be dreading the day that they've got to finally find his replacement!

Some people are saying its a health problem. Hopefully not.

**ScottB** · 07-05-2013 10:17 PM

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Getting hip replacement done in the summer, 2 rumours are Moyes to be his no.2 for a season, then takes over.............Jose to take over with Fergie going upstairs, they're very good friends.

Can't see Mourinho at United, his strategy of buying in talent at its peak is anathema to the Man Utd / Fergie way. He'll go back to Chelsea and their handy chequebook.

**David_D** · 07-05-2013 10:19 PM

Would be Shocked if he quit. Bookies have made Moyes odds on fav to take over.

***silverhibee*** · 07-05-2013 10:27 PM

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Was his brother a coach at Hibs?

He was a scout for Hibs Sean.

**jgl07** · 07-05-2013 10:38 PM

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He was a scout for Hibs Sean.

Hibs always seem to pick the wrong brother. Bob Shankly managed Hibs from 1965-69 not Bill. Martin Ferguson coached at Hibs before being sacked in 1997, not Alex.

**The Green Goblin** · 08-05-2013 12:33 AM

Would Guardiola be in the running? Proved himself trophy-wise at Barca. Mourinho made a comment recently about going back to where he was "loved". I wouldn't have thought he was referring to Old Trafford.

**Haymaker** · 08-05-2013 12:37 AM

Guardiola is going to Bayern TGG.

José is a master of the media but he is also very proud. Him going back to Chelsea without an apology from Abramovich isnt gonna happen.

**The Green Goblin** · 08-05-2013 02:14 AM

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Guardiola is going to Bayern TGG.

José is a master of the media but he is also very proud. Him going back to Chelsea without an apology from Abramovich isnt gonna happen.

Cheers...I was a bit behind with news re Guardiola

. It will be interesting to see who takes it on, whenever he retires. Not too many standout candidates really. Wenger anyone?

Stranger things have happened.

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 08-05-2013 05:49 AM

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Can't see Mourinho at United, his strategy of buying in talent at its peak is anathema to the Man Utd / Fergie way. He'll go back to Chelsea and their handy chequebook.

Maybe the signing of Van Persie says ManU think it's the way forward.

**sambajustice** · 08-05-2013 06:26 AM

I got told a couple of months ago by a couple of folk who aren't exactly in the football industry but have businesses that deal with clubs and must have contacts, although I have no idea who, that Mourinho and Ronaldo were going to United.

They said that Nike were pissed their star asset played for "adidas" and were going to part fund the United deal.

Can't remember what they said exactly about Mourinho but said "watch this space"

I just passed them off as a couple of slavering bams but both these moves now look a possibility! :-O

**Hibby Bairn** · 08-05-2013 06:46 AM

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Hibs always seem to pick the wrong brother. Bob Shankly managed Hibs from 1965-69 not Bill. Martin Ferguson coached at Hibs before being sacked in 1997, not Alex.

Does Fenlon have a brother? :-)