20
May

Sir Alex Ferguson’s last chewed gum sold for $640,000

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Well come on, who didn’t see this coming?

Someone at The Hawthorns on Sunday supposedly recovered Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever piece of gum chewed as Manchester United manager. Of course, it quickly found its way onto ebay, where the gum sold overnight for nearly $640,000. 

We’re a little disturbed by how many people fought over this piece of dry, yet saliva-infused, memorabilia, nor can we even be sure of its authenticity. But apparently all proceeds go to charity, so that’s nice.

The listing read as follows:

Used chewing gum: RARE. Recovered from The Hawthorns. Clear perspex/wooden case.

Unofficial merchandise, rumoured to belong to Sir Alex.

After 1,500 games of intense chewing as manager of Man Utd, here lies Fegie’s last piece of chewing gum.

All proceeds go to the MU Foundation charity.

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9
May

Manchester United fan pays tribute to Ferguson with forearm tattoo

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Sir Alex Ferguson’s resignation from Manchester United has ignited emotions from around the globe. From fans to players, tributes have been pouring in from all across the world and this tattoo might be the most extreme tribute yet.

Whether or not it was a good idea to get this inked onto your body for the rest of your life, there will likely never be another manager worthy of such permanent praise.

The Soccer world reacts:

9
May

United jump the gun over David Moyes

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Uh oh! Seems like things are already going pear shaped at Manchester United ever since it was announced Sir Alex Ferguson would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Everton announced today that David Moyes would be leaving the club at the end of this season too, and almost immediately this appeared on United’s Facebook page. Of course Moyes isn’t the new manager of United yet - Alex Ferguson is! Ooops! The message was quickly deleted. Red faces all round.  

Editor’s note: Moyes would later sign a six-year-contract with the Old Trafford outfit and will join officially on July 1 after completing the season with Everton

9
May

Lamp to light up Stamford Bridge for another year?

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MLS looks to have lost the battle to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who will be offered a new one-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge, according to the UK press. We’ve got more on this and the latest gossip on Wayne Rooney, whose future has emerged as an intriguing sideshow to Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Click here to read all about it.

8
May

Famous Nando’s restaurants to stay open an extra 5 minutes in honor of Sir Alex Ferguson

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Chicken, bloody hell.

“Fergie Time” is a well-known concept in the soccer world, and when the Manchester United legend announced his retirement on Tuesday, tributes came rushing in from across the globe.

To honor Ferguson’s 26-year reign at United, Nando’s, a restaurant chain known for its succulent chicken, will stay open in nine Manchester locations for an additional five minutes, and be dubbed “Nando’s Fergie Time.”

From Nando’s website:

So, after 26 years in charge, Sir Alex Ferguson is finally calling it a day at Manchester United. Now he can spend time enjoying the finer things in life – golf, extended holidays, and helpings of PERi-PERi chicken.

And what better way to celebrate the legend that is Sir Alex, by keeping our Manchester restaurants open for an extra five minutes this evening. We’re calling it #NandosFergieTime.

We’re wondering if the man himself will spot by for a quick bite.

8
May

Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Who will replace him?

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After Sir Alex Ferguson officially announced his retirement at the end of the season, everyone, depending on if you are a United fan or not, was thinking one of two things:

Non-United fans: “FINALLY!! WE HAVE A CHANCE NOW!”

United fans: “Who on God’s green earth is going to replace the legend?!”

A hologram of Sir Alex would probably be United fans’ top choice, but since that is kind of tricky to pull off, check out our top candidates to take over at Manchester United.

5
May

Man United to test Tottenham with Bale bid

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Manchester United is keen to flex its muscles in the transfer market, with Sir Alex Ferguson setting his sights on newly crowned PFA Player of the Year - Gareth Bale. Fergie missed out on signing the winger when he moved from Southampton to Spurs - will he miss out for a second time? For more rumors about this and Jose Mourinho’s future click here.

3
May

Klopp that! United eyes Ferguson replacement

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From time to time speculation arises about Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United. Of course, we all know that the 71-year-old Scot is immortal and is unlikely to retire any time soon but that hasn’t stopped the UK media from guessing about who will eventually take charge at Old Trafford.

Everyone thought it would be Jose Mourinho but now that it seems that he will return to Chelsea eyes have turned towards Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp. Click here for this and some very interesting gossip about Chicharito, plus the rest of the tittle tattle about the Premier League.