Sir Alex Ferguson Retires: Tributes Flood In

While Sir Alex Ferguson's 26-year reign was by the pitch, retirement tributes have come from across the world of sport, politics and showbusiness.

Little did US-based TV presenter Piers Morgan know, when he tweeted last night, "Please God, on behalf of all Arsenal fans, let this Fergie rumour be true", that the Scotsman  would soon become the major trending topic on Twitter.

Within minutes of the Manchester United press office statement on Wednesday confirming Sir Alex's departure, six of the top slots on Twitter trending topics worldwide related to the news.

For a while, two of those were in Russian - Манчестер Юнайтед (Manchester United) and Алекс Фергюсон (Alex Ferguson).

News soon travelled to Westminster, where politicians of all persuasions were preparing for the Queen's State Opening of Parliament.

Aston Villa-supporter David Cameron led the political tributes.

The Prime Minister tweeted: "Sir Alex Ferguson's achievement at #MUFC has been exceptional. Hopefully his retirement will make life a little easier for my team #AVFC"

Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband used the resignation of the man who was crowned Manager of the Year 10 times, to promote the Labour Party. His tribute, however, sounded almost like an obituary.

"Proud man. Great manager. Staunch Labour Party supporter. Sir Alex Ferguson will never be forgotten," Mr Miliband tweeted.

Lord Prescott went further on the political theme for Ferguson, who according to the Sunday Times Rich List is Britain's wealthiest manager with a personal fortune of £34m.

He tweeted: "#thankyousiralex for helping the reds in football and politics. Legend."

Closer to home, former Man Utd player Michael Owen helped lead the way with questions on who will succeed English football's most successful boss.

Owen tweeted: "What an act to follow. I guess only Mourinho would have the confidence to strut through the door. If it were me, I'd go for Moyes.

"I was adamant he'd do another year or two. Delighted that he has gone on his terms. Lifting the Trophy next week will be the perfect ending."

Meanwhile, TV presenter and Manchester United supporter Angus Deayton spoke of Ferguson's sheer skill - on and off the pitch.

"It's a hard act to follow. He is the sort of person who could have succeeded in any career," Deayton told Sky News.

"He also seems to be very well-connected and know everyone in the world of politics, horseracing, sport and wine. He is the Renaissance man."

And a fellow Man Utd fan, Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan, appeared in shock at the departure.

Monaghan tweeted: "Absolute. SHOCK. Reeling from the #fergieretires #fergie news.

"Most successful football manager of all time. The legend. United march on."

But perhaps one of the most poignant messages was from a colleague.

Manchester United first team coach Rene Meulensteen told Sky News: "He has been absolutely fantastic for this club.

"I hope all the fans, whoever comes in, give the same support as they gave Sir Alex."

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