rsene Wenger reckons the English football will not be the same without “immaculate” Alex Ferguson.
Fergie
is calling it quits after nearly 27 years in charge at Manchester
United, with Everton boss David Moyes replacing him in the summer.
A host of Premier League managers have rushed to pay tribute to the 71-year-old, with Arsenal boss Wenger keen to praise his old rival.
The Frenchman said: “I would just like to pay tribute to an unbelievable achievement and a fantastic career.
“Basically the achievement is immaculate, when you look at the whole structure and consistency of the achievement. It is, of course, something exceptional.
“It is difficult to imagine English football without him, but it’s now a reality and a fact.
“Of course the next manager has to fill in and show he has the dimension to do that. It is a big task for the guy who comes in.”
ALL SMILES … Fergie and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini feels honoured to have competed against Ferguson, who the Italian believes to be the greatest of his generation.
Mancini said: “For me, it has been a great honour and pleasure to compete against Sir Alex for three years.
“It was a great honour to beat him in Old Trafford and I wish him good luck for his future. I don’t know for which reasons (he has retired).
ITALIAN manager enjoyed his derby showdowns with the retiring Manchester United boss
“Everyone can have his opinion but one manager who stays for 27 years in the same club and won every trophy for 27 years — it is an incredible situation.
“I don’t think there will be another manager like him.
“It is difficult to say Sir Alex is the best (ever) but he is the best in the last 27 years.”
OLD PALS … QPR boss Harry Redknapp and Fergie have been competing for 20 years
SunSport columnist and QPR boss Harry Redknapp has been doing battle with Ferguson for the best part of 20 years.
And he feels Fergie’s retirement will leave a big hole in the game.
Redknapp said: “He will be a great loss to the league and football.
“He is a fantastic manager, but a top bloke as well who always had time for young managers if they phoned up — no matter what level they were at.”
Redknapp is delighted for Moyes, believing the Scot to be ideal for the job.
He added: “He’s the perfect choice and I think it is good that they have taken a British coach and have given him a chance. They have not just gone abroad but taken someone who has done his apprenticeship.
“It gives great hopes for everyone out there in all divisions.”
YOU GOT A FRIEND IN NEED … Big Sam could always rely on advice from Fergie
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce revealed how he has turned to Ferguson for help on many occasions over the years.
He said: “I have been managing for 20 years now and a lot of that has been phone calls when you are in a pretty dark place in this game as a manager.
“You need some advice and you need to know who to turn to, and that solid advice would always come from Sir Alex if you rang him.”
GENERATION
GAME … wily old Fergie takes on young buck AVB Tottenham boss Andre
Villas-Boas feels next year could be a crucial one for Manchester United
as they adapt to life under a new manager.
The Portuguese said: “It’s a big time for Manchester United, a completely different situation.
“They’ve appointed a great manager, a person full of charisma and passion for the game like David Moyes.
“I think the appointment is excellent but the transition from a manager who represented so much for that club is going to be very sensible. I believe that it will be a different story.”
Fergie
is calling it quits after nearly 27 years in charge at Manchester
United, with Everton boss David Moyes replacing him in the summer.A host of Premier League managers have rushed to pay tribute to the 71-year-old, with Arsenal boss Wenger keen to praise his old rival.
The Frenchman said: “I would just like to pay tribute to an unbelievable achievement and a fantastic career.
“Basically the achievement is immaculate, when you look at the whole structure and consistency of the achievement. It is, of course, something exceptional.
“It is difficult to imagine English football without him, but it’s now a reality and a fact.
“Of course the next manager has to fill in and show he has the dimension to do that. It is a big task for the guy who comes in.”
ALL SMILES … Fergie and Manchester City boss Roberto ManciniManchester City boss Roberto Mancini feels honoured to have competed against Ferguson, who the Italian believes to be the greatest of his generation.
Mancini said: “For me, it has been a great honour and pleasure to compete against Sir Alex for three years.
“It was a great honour to beat him in Old Trafford and I wish him good luck for his future. I don’t know for which reasons (he has retired).
ITALIAN manager enjoyed his derby showdowns with the retiring Manchester United boss
“Everyone can have his opinion but one manager who stays for 27 years in the same club and won every trophy for 27 years — it is an incredible situation.
“I don’t think there will be another manager like him.
“It is difficult to say Sir Alex is the best (ever) but he is the best in the last 27 years.”
OLD PALS … QPR boss Harry Redknapp and Fergie have been competing for 20 yearsSunSport columnist and QPR boss Harry Redknapp has been doing battle with Ferguson for the best part of 20 years.
And he feels Fergie’s retirement will leave a big hole in the game.
Redknapp said: “He will be a great loss to the league and football.
“He is a fantastic manager, but a top bloke as well who always had time for young managers if they phoned up — no matter what level they were at.”
Redknapp is delighted for Moyes, believing the Scot to be ideal for the job.
He added: “He’s the perfect choice and I think it is good that they have taken a British coach and have given him a chance. They have not just gone abroad but taken someone who has done his apprenticeship.
“It gives great hopes for everyone out there in all divisions.”
YOU GOT A FRIEND IN NEED … Big Sam could always rely on advice from FergieWest Ham manager Sam Allardyce revealed how he has turned to Ferguson for help on many occasions over the years.
He said: “I have been managing for 20 years now and a lot of that has been phone calls when you are in a pretty dark place in this game as a manager.
“You need some advice and you need to know who to turn to, and that solid advice would always come from Sir Alex if you rang him.”
GENERATION
GAME … wily old Fergie takes on young buck AVB Tottenham boss Andre
Villas-Boas feels next year could be a crucial one for Manchester United
as they adapt to life under a new manager.The Portuguese said: “It’s a big time for Manchester United, a completely different situation.
“They’ve appointed a great manager, a person full of charisma and passion for the game like David Moyes.
“I think the appointment is excellent but the transition from a manager who represented so much for that club is going to be very sensible. I believe that it will be a different story.”
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