Football season 2012/2013

[Father Jack]

Every little helps

[Pete]

So Chelsea get to the Europa league final and UEFA give them & Benfica 9800 tickets each for a 48000 capacity stadium? Who gets the other 28000?

UEFA are a fuc*ing disgrace!

[Father Jack]

Michel Platini & Robbie Earle

[AxeBass]

So Chelsea get to the Europa league final and UEFA give them & Benfica 9800 tickets each for a 48000 capacity stadium? Who gets the other 28000?

UEFA are a fuc*ing disgrace!

Chairmen and Directors of every other club in Europe that hold a copy of Rafa's CV....

He's coming home, he's coming home, Jose's coming home

[Pete]

So Chelsea get to the Europa league final and UEFA give them & Benfica 9800 tickets each for a 48000 capacity stadium? Who gets the other 28000?

UEFA are a fuc*ing disgrace!

Chairmen and Directors of every other club in Europe that hold a copy of Rafa's CV....

He's coming home, he's coming home, Jose's coming home

To Man United?

[Pete]

So long Fergie...in your 26 years in charge you never quite matched this fella...

[Father Jack]

Don't count your chickens yet Pepe, the smelly old buzzard hasn't gone yet.

[Pete]

Don't count your chickens yet Pepe, the smelly old buzzard hasn't gone yet.

This seems pretty conclusive...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22447018

Sir Alex Ferguson to retire from Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season after 26 years in charge.

The Scot, 71, has won 38 trophies since taking over from Ron Atkinson on 6 November 1986, including this season's Premier League title.

His haul includes 13 titles, two Champions League crowns, five FA Cups and four League Cups.

"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about. It is the right time," Ferguson said.

"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so.

"The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one."

Ferguson, who will take on the dual role of director and ambassador for United, praised the people he felt helped him build the club into one of the biggest in the world.

"I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential," he added.

"My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.

"As for my players and staff, past and present, I would like to thank them all for a staggering level of professional conduct and dedication that has helped to deliver so many memorable triumphs. Without their contribution the history of this great club would not be as rich.

"In my early years, the backing of the board, and Sir Bobby Charlton in particular, gave me the confidence and time to build a football club, rather than just a football team.

"Over the past decade, the Glazer family have provided me with the platform to manage Manchester United to the best of my ability and I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with a talented and trustworthy Chief Executive in David Gill. I am truly grateful to all of them.

"To the fans, thank you. The support you have provided over the years has been truly humbling. It has been an honour and an enormous privilege to have had the opportunity to lead your club and I have treasured my time as manager of Manchester United."

Ferguson is the most successful manager in the history of the British game and famously won a treble in 1999.

Co-chairman Joel Glazer highlighted Ferguson's desire to continue to produce winning teams throughout his time at United.

He said: "Alex has proven time and time again what a fantastic manager he is, but he's also a wonderful person.

"His determination to succeed and dedication to the club have been truly remarkable.

"I will always cherish the wonderful memories he has given us, like that magical night in Moscow [when United won the Champions League]."

Fellow co-chairman Avie Glazer expressed how important the United board felt it was to ensure Ferguson continued working for the club despite his decision to step down as manager.

"I am delighted to announce that Alex has agreed to stay with the club as a director," he said. "His contributions to Manchester United over the last 26 years have been extraordinary and, like all United fans, I want him to be a part of its future."

David Gill revealed Ferguson had been planning to make his succession easier by putting in place a young squad and a state of the art training facility at Carrington.

He said: "I've had the tremendous pleasure of working very closely with Alex for 16 unforgettable years - through the treble, the double, countless trophy wins and numerous signings.

"We knew that his retirement would come one day and we both have been planning for it by ensuring the quality of the squad and club structures are in first class condition.

"Alex's vision, energy and ability have built teams - both on and off the pitch - that his successor can count on as among the best and most loyal in world sport.

"The way he cares for this club, his staff and for the football family in general is something that I admire. It is a side to him that is often hidden from public view but it is something that I have been privileged to witness in the last 16 years.

"What he has done for this club and for the game in general will never be forgotten. It has been the greatest experience of my working life being alongside Alex and a great honour to be able to call him a friend."

Bookmakers have made Everton manager David Moyes odds-on favourite to take over at Old Trafford.

The Scot is out of contract in the summer at Goodison Park having delayed talks on a new deal until the end of the season

I guess he'll manage by proxy now...

[starchildmark]

So long Fergie...in your 26 years in charge you never quite matched this fella...

no he never matched him he blew him out of the water.

Bob Paisleys record at Liverpool
Football League First Division (6): 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83
League Cup (3): 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83
FA Charity Shield (6): 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982
European Cup (3): 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81
UEFA Cup (1): 1975–76
UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977

20 honours

Fergies Record at Man U
Premier League: (13) 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013.
FA Cup: (5)1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup: (4)1992, 2006, 2009, 2010
Champions League:(2) 1999, 2008
Cup Winners Cup: (1)1991
Fifa Club World Cup:(1) 2008
Uefa Super Cup:(1) 1992
Inter-Continental Cup: (1)1999
FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

37 honours including a treble

[Pete]

So long Fergie...in your 26 years in charge you never quite matched this fella...

no he never matched him he blew him out of the water.

Bob Paisleys record at Liverpool
Football League First Division (6): 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83
League Cup (3): 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83
FA Charity Shield (6): 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982
European Cup (3): 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81
UEFA Cup (1): 1975–76
UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977

20 honours

Fergies Record at Man U
Premier League: (13) 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013.
FA Cup: (5)1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup: (4)1992, 2006, 2009, 2010
Champions League:(2) 1999, 2008
Cup Winners Cup: (1)1991
Fifa Club World Cup:(1) 2008
Uefa Super Cup:(1) 1992
Inter-Continental Cup: (1)1999
FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

37 honours including a treble

Yes Mark, You''re correct.I'm wrong...

[Father Jack]

Stupid Yorkies what do they know about football ?

Anyhoo, to add to the celebrations I hear Rafa has ordered himself a case of whisky & has been bursting the capilaries in his cheeks in an attempt to win favour with the Utd board and add them to his CV.
Operation Rafa Phase 2 is a goer.

[starchildmark]

Stupid Yorkies what do they know about football ?

[starchildmark]

Operation Rafa Phase 2 is a goer.

i would have thought he would apply to Everton, I believe there could be a job there soon

[starchildmark]

Yes Mark, You''re correct.I'm wrong...

well i find it best to deal in facts mate, then you cannot be proven wrong. just a pointer

[Pete]

Yes Mark, You''re correct.I'm wrong...

well i find it best to deal in facts mate, then you cannot be proven wrong. just a pointer

Yeah cos 20 trophies in 9 years is obviously worse than 37 trophies in 26 years...