4 months ago "After two weeks, we were in the dressing room waiting." Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool’s "phenomenal" form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did ahead of Sunday’s … Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his remarkable reign before retiring in 2013. Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool’s “phenomenal” form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did. LONDON: Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool‘s “phenomenal” dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United‘s bitter rivals hit top form. Alex Ferguson Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool's ‘phenomenal’ dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United's bitter rivals hit top form. 16 days ago "After two weeks, we were in the dressing room waiting." Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his remarkable reign before retiring in 2013. LONDON: Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool’s “phenomenal” dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United’s bitter rivals hit top form. Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson believes he got out of management at exactly the right time due to Liverpool's "phenomenal" rise to become Premier League champions. Reuters Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool’s “phenomenal” dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United’s bitter rivals hit top form. Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has joked he's glad he is retired having seen Liverpool end their 30-year wait to be crowned English champions last season. Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his remarkable reign before retiring in 2013. Exclusive: Old Trafford legend says he would have stayed beyond 2013 if it wasn't for family bereavement Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his remarkable reign before retiring in 2013. Sir Alex Ferguson Retired As Man United Manager Just Two Weeks After Failed Double Transfer . Under Ferguson's stewardship United won the Premier League 13 times but have yet to triumph in the division since his departure in 2013, while arch rivals SIR ALEX FERGUSON is relieved that he retired when he did after watching Liverpool over the past two seasons. The Scotsman won 38 trophies during his 26 years as manager of Manchester United, including 13 … Ferguson led United to 13 Premier League titles during his remarkable reign before retiring in 2013. he … Here's how an historic day panned out. Sir Alex Ferguson Retired As Manchester United Manager After Failing To Complete Sensational Double Transfer. Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool’s “phenomenal” form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did. Legendary Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson joked he is glad to have retired so he does not have to go up against Jurgen Klopp's "phenomenal" Liverpool side.More Football News Sir Alex Ferguson: Retirement is more exhausting than managing Manchester United. fourfourtwo.com - Sir Alex Ferguson glad he retired when he did due to ‘phenomenal’ Liverpool side Sir Alex Ferguson glad he retired when he did due to ‘phenomenal’ … The two giants of English football do battle at Anfield this weekend and champions Liverpool are embroiled in a title race with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United at the summit and three points ahead of the Reds. Legendary Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed how his wife Cathy stopped him from an early retirement at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool’s “phenomenal” form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did ahead of Sunday’s top of the table clash with Manchester United. he said. Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is stepping down after nearly 27 years at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson salutes the fans after their English Premier League game against West Brom in 2013. But United are still waiting for the first title of the post-Ferguson era, with the most recent of their … … The 79-year-old won the Premier League a … But the manager first saw him as a 7-year-old who then rose through the ranks into the first team. iol.co.za - LONDON - Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool's "phenomenal" dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United's bitter rivals hit top … Alex Ferguson encouraged Manchester United's Marcus Rashford to take on UK govt; Alex Ferguson encouraged Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford to take on UK govt Rashford's United debut in 2016 came three years after Ferguson retired. The couple married in 1966 and have three sons called Mark, Darren and Jason. Ferguson went on to retire a few years later, saying his wife needed him after her sister died. Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the real reason for his retirement as Manchester United manager. The two giants of English football do battle at Anfield this weekend and champions Liverpool are embroiled in a title race with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United at the summit and three points ahead of the Reds. The Manchester United great reflected on failing to sign Reds captain Jordan Henderson in 2011. The Manchester United great reflected on failing to sign Reds captain Jordan Henderson in 2011. LONDON: Alex Ferguson admits Liverpool's "phenomenal" dominance makes him relieved he retired before Manchester United's bitter rivals hit top form. Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time. 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