How can we possibly get through one of the saddest weeks in United's history? We can't. All we can do is bask in Sir Alex's glory that he has brought to United. It is not easy for me to type out this post but I know that it will make me feel a whole lot better.
The rumour broke out last night at approximately 23:00. Half an hour earlier, everyone on Twitter was talking about some big announcement that Manchester United were going to make soon. Some people were saying that a newspaper is going to break the story while others were saying that it will be an official club announcement. Rumours were flying around as to what it could be. A new player? A new club sponsor? Something about an IPO? New owners of the club hopefully? The sponsor rumour seemed to be the most likeliest. And then, as I was scrolling down reading all of these tweets, someone said "Could it be that Sir Alex is going to retire?" It could not possibly happen. Why just last week he was talking about making a big name signing. A couple of hours later, The Telegraph newspaper released the story "Sir Alex To Retire From Manchester United After 26 Years". At first no one believed it. Then people started panicking. Then I went to bed.
I awoke the next morning to the very loud vibration of my phone "The rumours are getting stronger :( " Delon, a friend of mine, was concerned. I assured him that they were just that, nothing more than rumours. He also informed me that a press conference will be held at 10am (9am for those who live in the UK) to confirm or deny the rumours. I told him to keep me informed because I had a lecture to go to. I had just sat down in my seat when my phone vibrated again...all Delon could say was "It's been confirmed :( " It felt unreal. I was numb. I of course could not concentrate on the rest of my lecture, I just knew that one of the footballing greats had left the most iconic club in the world.
I got back home to my laptop, flung it open because one of my other friends was also in need of comforting and a slew of tribute videos clogged my Twitter and Facebook timelines. As I watched them I could not hold back the tears, for how could a man this great not be immortal? The success that he has brought to my beloved club is unparalleled. He is known for being a winner, for being a fighter. His quotes about Liverpool, Newcastle and various managers are charismatic as well as hilarious. There's so much to say about him, about his successes, about his persona, all of which I will discuss in my next blog post titled "Thanks For The Memories Sir Alex"
Sunday will be his last game at Old Trafford and I am sure that all United supporters are going to be very emotional. Today is one of the saddest days that United supporters will ever know. However, whoever the next manager of United is, let us all give him our full support and not turn out to be another Chelsea. Sir Alex will be one of the club's directors and ambassadors. Yes, losing Sir Alex is hard, if we do not win any trophies next season that will be even more difficult but remember one thing if nothing at all, "We'll Keep The Red Flag Flying High, 'Cause Man United Will Never Die."
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