Sir Alex Ferguson wept telling Man Utd players of retirement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 09:19 · Archive

Sir Alex Ferguson cried after telling his Manchester United players he was leaving the club in 2013.

Sir Alex Ferguson cried in his office after telling his Manchester United players and staff in 2013 that he would be stepping down as manager after 27 years at the club. Ferguson, now 84, went on to win a 13th and final Premier League title that May.

The Daily Mail reports that Ferguson's decision to quit was influenced by grief following his wife Bridget's death. Ferguson has spoken for the first time about how her death changed everything for him, leading him to break down when he delivered the news to his players.

How it is being reported

• 'Bridget's death changed everything': Sir Alex Ferguson speaks for the first time on his decision to quit Man United because of his grief-stricken wife - and how he broke down after telling his playersThe Scot says he cried in his office after telling his players and staff that he would be leaving the club after 27 years in 2013. Ferguson, now 84, won a 13th and final Premier League title that May.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Oct, 08:56
• Sir Alex Ferguson broke down in tears after delivering bombshell to Man Utd playersSir Alex Ferguson has opened up about the tears he shed in 2013 after having a difficult conversation with his Manchester United staff and squadMirror Sport · 8 Oct, 06:00

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