We knew it had to happen at some stage, but nevertheless, Sir Alex' retirement came as a bit of a shock to many United fans. How will our club fare now, without him at the bench? Sir Alex is among the most successful managers of all time in the world of football, and managers like him only come around once a century. So at the outset, we know that he can't be fully replaced. We can also safely say that Sir Alex successor will likely not be as successful as him, as this is nearly impossible. However, the successor may still be very successful!
I believe David Moyes is the right man for the job. If United wanted instant success, then somebody like Mourinho or Ancelotti (if they are available) would perhaps be better. However, none of them would be likely to stay at the club for more than 3-4 years. Moyes, on the other hand, will likely stay for 10 years or more (unless he is sacked - let's hope that does not happen!). I believe the right question should be: which manager would bring the most titles over the next 10 years, while taking Sir Alex' philosophy in terms of youth development etc. forward? The answer, in my opinion, is Moyes. Let's cross our fingers for a good start to the next season. He'll need it!
Finally, Sir Alex' retirement means that all bets are off with respect to players coming and leaving the club. I wrote earlier in this column that Rooney would stay at the club. However, with Sir Alex leaving and Moyes arriving, I am no longer so sure. Further, would Giggs and Scholes play for another year with a new manager? What about Rio Ferdinand? And, if there is any truth to the rumors about Ronaldo, would he want to come back if Sir Alex is not there? We'll find out over the next couple of months.
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