– Thank you, Boss!

Stand up, put your hands together and give him a big round of applause! Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring. Congrats for an amazing career!
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) May 8, 2013

Manchester United fans. Welcome to mortality again.
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) May 8, 2013

Please God, on behalf of all Arsenal fans, let this Fergie rumour be true.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 7, 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson #legend…end of an era.
— Ezekiel Fryers (@edf92) May 8, 2013

Sir alex ferguson . Respect .!
— Paul McGrath(@Paulmcgrath5) May 8, 2013

A major iconic football figure. #SirAlex#mufc#legend twitter.com/usainbolt/stat…
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) May 8, 2013

What a career. What a legend. Sir Alex will be missed. Not just from United but from football.Thank you for the memories.
— Ronan Keating (@ronanofficial) May 8, 2013

2001-2006, 219 games,150 goals under the most successful manager in football history. It was a unique privilege. #SAF twitter.com/RvN1776/status…
— Ruud van Nistelrooy (@RvN1776) May 8, 2013

Just heard Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring at end of season. His achievements in the game place him without doubt as one of the‘greats’.
— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) May 8, 2013

Proud man. Great manager. Staunch Labour Party supporter. Sir Alex Ferguson will never be forgotten.
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) May 8, 2013

Wow S A Ferguson leaving. Hope is health ok. He is the most powerful man i ever met in my life after my dad. Huge respect for Football God.
— louis saha (@louissaha08) May 8, 2013

Sir Alex, you are a legend and your achievements are unlikely to ever be surpassed.
— Pelé (@Pele) May 9, 2013

Sir Alex, you were my idol for a coach, and you are an example for all future generations.
— Pelé (@Pele) May 9, 2013

26 years, 13 league titles, 2 Champions Leagues, the Cup Winners’ Cup, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups… Legend! twitter.com/3gerardpique/s…
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) May 8, 2013

The bosses work ethic, his desire to win + to make us better players were unrivalled. Thanks boss.
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 8, 2013

The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be… #siralexferguson
— ravel (@morrisonravel) May 8, 2013

Thanks for everything, Boss. twitter.com/Cristiano/stat…
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 8, 2013

What a career! Proud and honored to have been coached by Sir Alex Ferguson. #thankyougaffer
— GIUSEPPE ROSSI (@GiuseppeRossi22) May 8, 2013

Sir Alex, one of the best managers of all time. After 26 years of success in the game, we all owe him a tribute.
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 8, 2013

Everyone at #WHUFC would like to wish Sir Alex Ferguson a very happy retirement following 26 successful years as Manchester United manager
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) May 8, 2013

Everyone at Arsenal wishes Sir Alex Ferguson health and happiness following the announcement of his retirement as Manchester United manager
— Arsenal.com (@Arsenal) May 8, 2013

Disappointed, shocked, sad. Didn’t think THAT day would be today.
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 8, 2013

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.
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) May 8, 2013

With David Gill leaving too, Manchester United is going to be a very different place next year with their main 2 leaders leaving their posts
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) May 8, 2013

His record will surely never be eclipsed. Simply astonishing to read through his managerial record of achievements.
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) May 8, 2013

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.
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) May 8, 2013

Shocked, sad, amazed, stunned by the announcement.End of an era & the retirement of the greatest ever British manager.
— Paddy Crerand (@PatCrerand) May 8, 2013

All at #CFC would like to wish Sir Alex Ferguson the very best in his retirement. He has been a fantastic adversary over 26 years.
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) May 8, 2013

Will never forget mornings at Carrington in Sir Alex office. He used to show us in the youth team videos of him elbowing defenders! #legend
— Bojan Djordjic (@BojanDjordjic7) May 8, 2013