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Sir Alex Ferguson Retirement: Celeb Reactions

Manchester United boss has stepped down after 26-years in charge...

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 13:40

Sir Alex Fergusonconfirmed today (May 8) that he is to retire as the manager of Manchester United at the end of this season after 26-years in charge of the football club.

Announcing the news on Twitter, the gum-chewing legend wrote: "After many years with Manchester United, I have decided that the time has come to call it a day. It has been such a honour. Thank you all."

The showbiz world has since reacted to Fergie's departure, with MTV News UK taking a look at some of the most memorable tweets, paying tribute to his incredible career.

After many years with Manchester United, I have decided that the time has come to call it a day. It has been such a honour. Thank you all.

— Sir Alex Ferguson (@MrAlexFerguson) May 8, 2013

I wonder if the players found out about the retirement this morning as well... The greatest Manager ever in the history of the prem #Salute

— Tinchy Stryder (@TinchyStryder) May 8, 2013

Alex ferguson is the best football manager i have witnessed in my time on earth and i support spurs.

— Wiley (@WileyUpdates) May 8, 2013

A major iconic football figure. #SirAlex#mufc#legend twitter.com/usainbolt/stat…

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 8, 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson’s achievement at #MUFC has been exceptional. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team #AVFC

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 8, 2013

Sir Alex ferguson retiring.!What an incredible manager he's been for us fans!. He is the "BEST TO EVER GRACE THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL" .

— Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) May 8, 2013 

What a career. What a legend. Sir Alex will be missed. Not just from United but from football.Thank you for the memories.

— Ronan Keating (@ronanofficial) May 8, 2013

I'm SO upset that Sir Alex is retiring, but @ least my man is going out as a #Champ20n QUESTION:Who do U think is gonna replace him?

— Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) May 8, 2013

Thanks Fergie xxxx

— Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) May 8, 2013

Sir Alex is to retire! Gutted! Huge decision to make now!

— Nathan Sykes (@NathanTheWanted) May 8, 2013

So Fergie has announced his retirement... But if Mourinho goes to Man U yeah... I swear I might just support Bayern Munich FFS LOL

— Chip (@OfficialChip) May 8, 2013

Sad news that Sir Alex has retired. What an amazing man for football!

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) May 8, 2013

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