Manchester United: Life after Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the biggest names in recent football history.

Ferguson, who spent 26 years at united, announced his decision to step down at the end of the season, after a glittering career which brought glory to the red half of Manchester.

As one of the most divisive figures in the game, Ferguson was known for his no-nonsense approach to dealing with his star-studded team, his abilities as a man-motivator but above all his immense desire to win.

After winning his final title, (with what some say is one of his weaker sides) he leaves the team in a slight predicament.

Sure, he left the foundations of the club intact, but some would argue he is the root which holds the club together, that without his steely disposition pieces in the puzzle may slip away, with David Moyes unable to hold the team together.

This is all conjecture, as Moyes will have time to prove himself on one of the biggest stages of all.

Whether or not Wayne Rooney joins him, is an article for another time. I've read a few pieces that draw parallels between the two managers, both Scottish, both have an iron will and both have the respect of their players.

Sir Alex definitely has big boots to fill, but Moyes has never given the impression of a man who would shirk his duties, I'm sure he will be a success in his own right at United, if given enough time by the board to get his own ideas across.

Moyes has never beaten a "top four" team in the league with Everton, but I would think this is more of a statistical anomaly, rather than a gauge of his talents against the better clubs.
However, if this record extends to United next season they will inevitably give up the title as those 'six-pointer’ games are so important, Chelsea won their most of their titles thanks to beating the ‘big boys’ and I’m sure Moyes knows he has to win these types of encounters if United are to retain the league.

I have massive respect for Alex Ferguson, I was shocked when I heard he was retiring, but it is his decision to make and he has ensured his legacy will live on through the personnel left at the squad, as well as taking up a director’s position at the club, where I’m sure he can influence club policy to an extent.

Farewell then, to the greatest British manager of my lifetime. You will be missed.