Ode to #Fergie: Irish Twitter users react to Alex Ferguson's retirement

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It's official: after 26 years, Alex Ferguson is retiring as manager of Manchester United.

Naturally, the internet exploded in shock, tears and wit at the revelation, and Irish United fans were no exception!

Alex Ferguson has been Man United manager longer than I've been alive. Think about that.

— Ireland / Charlotte (@ireland) May 8, 2013

I'm a Manchester United supporter who can't remember a time when Alex Ferguson wasn't the manager. It's been a constant. Counselling please.

— Laura Slattery (@LauraSlattery) May 8, 2013

So Fergie is hanging up the chewing gum at end of season. Didnt see that coming. Bet Roy Keane & Steve Staunton have CV's in post already.

— Mark Phelan (@markphelanGPM) May 8, 2013

Alex Ferguson is allegedly quitting Man United to spend more time with the fourth official.

— Colm Tobin (@colmtobin) May 8, 2013

We tried to get an interview with Will. I. Am. But he was overwhelmed by the news this morning. #Fergie twitter.com/Casual_Aces/st…

— Cormac Heeran (@Casual_Aces) May 8, 2013

I actually feel like crying, can't believe it

— Hugh O'Farrell (@HughOFarrell86) May 8, 2013

So now that #Fergie is looking for a nice retirement village, who wants to start the campaign to sign him up as the next Ireland manager?

— Kevin Doyle (@KevDoyle_Herald) May 8, 2013

Sarah Ferguson retires..official.

— Bob B. (@Oirisheye) May 8, 2013

Waiting for the "Mourinho sighted at Manchester Airport Tweets".

— Simon Palmer (@SimonPRepublic) May 8, 2013

Far from a perfect person but he was probably the perfect manager, and undoubtedly the greatest in the history of the sport. Cheers Fergie.

— Patrick Rogers (@puck_rogers) May 8, 2013

Categories: Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, Football, Retirement