A Fitting Farewell to Fergie

[Adsum]

Why was she in the news bulletins?

Because with the story of this being Sir Alex's final match there was massive coverage. Sue was positioned just outside the tunnel. So every news bulletin captured her. In a couple of stories she was filmed in close up. Nothing spectacular, but something to show her grandkids.

[celeste]

Well done Sue 

[ExileSteve]

It occured to me the other day that Fergie's farewell game at the Hawthorns not only marked his retirement, but also marked the last occasion that United finished above City in the Premier League. Not many people would have expected that, not so long ago.

[celeste]

I can't think of another manager who would equal him,  can you?

[ExileSteve]

Busby. He built the best football team on the planet with a transfer budget of almost zero. And then, after the Munich disaster, he did the same thing all over again. I think I am right in saying that the European Cup winning side in 1968 were all products of the youth system that Busby had set up, apart from Denis Law who they signed from Huddersfield?


And Clough and Shankley must be in with a shout. Liverpool were pretty much a nowhere club until Shanks got to grips with them, and Cloughie’s achievements were at provincial and unfashionable teams rather than ones from the big conurbations.


I reckon Sir Matt gets the nod, though, IMHO.

[celeste]

Both great managers.  Shankly was also. 
Clough could have been England manager but was a bit temperamental.
Jack Charlton would have been successful as England manager,  but wasn't a yes man.

[Aliceschaefer]

That's actually brilliant. Imagine being part of such a historic day, even if it’s just in the background. Sue must’ve been buzzing when she saw herself pop up in the coverage. Not many can say they were right there for Sir Alex’s last game, what a moment to be part of. Definitely one for the grandkids, even if it’s just a little close-up. Those little things turn into big memories later on.