One of the
greatest coaches most Man U fans will say, he released a statement after being
a Man U manager since 1986.
According to
the statement he will give up that position on the 19th of this
month to become one of the football club directors and ambassador.
Here is his
statement:
“The
decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I
have not taken lightly. It is the right time. 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.
“Our
training facilities are amongst the finest in global sport and our home Old
Trafford is rightfully regarded as one of the leading venues in the world
"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.”
“Going forward, I am delighted to take on the roles of both Director and Ambassador for the club. With these activities, along with my many other interests, I am looking forward to the future,”
“I must pay tribute to my family, their love and support has been essential.
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.”